Historical Events
- "The New WKRP in Cincinnati", an ensemble TV sitcom sequel created by Hugh Wilson and set in a struggling radio station debuts in syndication; 3 members of the original series cast reprise their roles
- 1st South African international competition in 25 years, gymnastics
- Brigham Young University quarterback Ty Detmer passes NCAA record 11,606 yards
- Die Laughing wins Messenger Stakes
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Monica Seles of Yugoslavia wins her first US title; beats Martina Navratilova 7-6, 6-1
Famous Weddings
- American actor Harry Hamlin weds actress Nicollette Sheridan
Famous Deaths
- Archie Menzies, English playwright and composer (Under Your Hat), dies at 87
- Ben Piazza, American actor (Santa Barbara; The Blues Brothers; Dallas), dies of cancer at 58
- John Crosby, American columnist and detective writer dies at 79
- John H. Lawrence, American physician (nuclear medicine pioneer), dies at 87
Died in 1991 1991 Highlights
About September 7, 1991
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams