Historical Events
- Kerry GAA beat Roscommon GAA in Croke Park during the All-Ireland Football Final by 1-9 to 1-6 thus winning the championship and a three-in-a-row.
- LA Ram Johnnie Johnson scores a 99 yard interception
Music History
Reggae singer Bob Marley collapses while jogging in New York City's Central Park; medical exam finds his cancer had spread to his brain, lungs, and liver
- Richard Todd of NY Jets completes 42 passes in a game (NFL record)
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksa Palladino, American actress
- Autumn Reeser, American actress
- Kareena Kapoor, Indian actress (3 Idiots), born in Bombay, India
- Nyree Lewis, British Paralympic swimmer
- Robert Hoffman, American actor
- Tomas Scheckter, South African racing driver
Famous Deaths
- Ernest White, Canadian organist, organ designer, and composer, dies at 79
- Willem Ravelli, Dutch baritone singer (St Matthew Passion), dies at 88
1980 Highlights
About September 21, 1980
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Upside Down - Diana Ross
- #1 Song: Don't Stand So Close To Me - The Police