Historical Events
- -21] Hurricane Hugo, kills 85 in Charleston, South Carolina
- 41st Emmy Awards: "LA Law", "Cheers", Dana Delany & Candice Bergen win
- Hurricane Hugo begins 4 day sweep through Caribbean, killing 62
- NYC court of appeals overturns lower court decision & returns America's Cup back to US (from NZ)
Famous Birthdays
- Danielle Brooks, American actress (Orange is the New Black), born in Augusta, Georgia
- Jonathan McReynolds, American gospel musician (Make Room), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Jay Stewart, American TV and Radio announcer (Let's Make a Deal), commits suicide at 71 by shooting himself in the carport of his home
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About September 17, 1989
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Girl I'm Gonna Miss You - Milli Vanilli
#1 Song: Ride On Time - Black Box
