Historical Events
Sports History
Joe Auer returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a Miami touchdown in the Dolphins' first ever NFL regular-season game; Oakland Raiders go on to win 23-14 at the Orange Bowl before 26,776 fans
Famous Birthdays
- Dino Cazares, American heavy metal guitarist (FearFactor), born in El Centro, California
- Massimo Cuttitta, Italian rugby union prop (69 caps [captain 16]; Milano, Harlequins, Bologna), born in Latina, Italy (d. 2021)
- Olivier Panis, French race car driver
Salma Hayek (57 years old)
Mexican American actress (Desperado, Frida), born in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
- Tuc Watkins, American actor
About September 2, 1966
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sunshine Superman - Donovan
#1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
