Historical Events
- Fast bowler Terry Alderman takes his 42nd wicket of the series on the last day of the 5th cricket Test vs England at The Oval; haul remains record by an Australian bowler in England; England wins series 3-1
- Fiona Brothers sets women's propeller boat speed record (116.279 MPH)
- Mike Brearley's last day as England cricket captain in 6th Test draw v Australia at The Oval; maintains his unbeaten record at home as England's 3-1 series win confirmed
- Military coup under general Kolingba in Central African Republic, President Dacko flees
- Northern Ireland’s first religiously integrated secondary school opens
- RKO radio network premieres America Overnight talk show
Appointment of Interest
Uruguay's Ruling Council names Gregorio Álvarez as transitional President (he rules till 1985)
Famous Birthdays
- Clinton Portis, American football running back (Pro Bowl 2003, 08; Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins), born in Laurel, Mississippi
Famous Deaths
Albert Speer (1905-1981)
German architect and Nazi leader (Reich Minister for Armaments and War Production), dies of a stroke at 76
- Ann Harding, actress (When Ladies Meet, Devotion), dies
- Bùi Thanh Liêm, Vietnamese cosmonaut, dies in a MiG-21 crash at 32
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 1, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Tainted Love - Soft Cell
