Historical Events
- 15th Summer Paralympics opens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Music History
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band perform their longest show in America, at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - clocking in at 4 hours and 4 minutes
Famous Deaths
- Cary Blanchard, American NFL kicker (Indianapolis Colts), dies of a heart attack at 47
- Ken Higgs, English cricket fast bowler (15 Tests, 71 wickets, 1 x 50; Lancashire CCC, Leicestershire CCC), dies at 79
- Norbert Schemansky, American weightlifter (Olympic gold heavyweight 1952, silver 1948, bronze 1960, 64), dies at 92
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About September 7, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey