Historical Events
Emmy Awards
60th Emmy Awards: Mad Men, 30 Rock, Bryan Cranston & Glenn Close win
- Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, the two last remaining independent investment banks on Wall Street, become bank holding companies as a result of the subprime mortgage crisis.
Event of Interest
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa resigns from office, effective September 25
- Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel formally resigns from office, effective as soon as his successor Tzipi Livni has successfully assembled a new government.
- Ryder Cup Golf, Valhalla GC: US lead from start to finish to win 16½-11½ and regain Cup after 3 consecutive European victories
- The final home game is played at Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles.
About September 21, 2008
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: So What - P!nk
#1 Song: Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
