Historical Events
Important Vote
Catalonia's parliament passes law to allow referendum on independence from Spain
Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Irma makes landfall on Caribbean islands of Barbuda, Sint Maartens and British Virgin Islands. Prime Minister Gaston Browne reports 95% of buildings in Barbuda damaged.
Event of Interest
Mother Teresa declared co-patron saint of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Calcutta alongside St. Francis Xavier
Famous Deaths
- Derek David Bourgeois, British composer, conductor and educator (National Youth Chamber Orchestra), dies of cancer at 75
- Jim McDaniels, American basketball forward (All American 1971; Western Kentucky Uni; No. 1 overall pick ABA Draft 1971; ABA All-Star 1972; Carolina Cougars), dies from diabetes complications at 69
- Kate Millett, American feminist and author (Sexual Politics), dies at 82
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About September 6, 2017
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Look What You Made Me Do - Taylor Swift
