What Happened on September 19, 2017

Historical Events

  • 7.1 earthquake south east of Mexico City kills over 300
  • New MLB record for most home runs in a season, no. 5,694 hit by Alex Gordon of the Kansas City Royals

United Nations Speech

President Hassan Rouhani of Iran in his UN speech criticizes US President Donald Trump for his comments about Iran in his own UN speech

United Nations Speech

US President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations vowing to “totally destroy North Korea” if threatens the US


Famous Deaths

  • Bernie Casey, American actor (Boxcar Bertha, Rent-a-Cop), dies at 78
  • Billy Hatton, English rock bassist (The Fourmost - A Little Loving), dies at 76
  • David Shepherd, British painter (paintings of steam locomotives), dies at 86

Jake LaMotta (1922-2017)

American boxer (world middleweight champion 1949-51, immortalised in 'Raging Bull'), dies at 95


Died in 2017 2017 Highlights

About September 19, 2017

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift
  • UK #1 Song: Too Good At Goodbyes - Sam Smith