Historical Events
Sports History
Curtis Strange sets golf's earning for year record ($697,385)
Premiere of "Bad"
Michael Jackson's "Bad" video, directed by Martin Scorcese, premieres during TV special "Michael Jackson: The Magic Returns" on CBS
- South Africa's longest mine strike in history ends
- The Great Potato Incident: Minor league Williamsport Bills catcher Dave Bresnahan attempts to lure an opposing baserunner off third base using a potato carved to look like a baseball. Umpire calls runner safe, and the catcher is fined $50 and released by the team [1] [2]
Famous Birthdays
- Petros Kravaritis, Greek football goalkeeper, born in Lamia, Greece
About August 31, 1987
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Late Summer Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: La Bamba - Los Lobos
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
