Historical Events
- Second government of Dries van Agt forms in the Netherlands
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Dossena, Italian footballer (Piacenza), born in Lodi, Italy
- Charles Kelley, American country singer and songwriter (Lady A), born in Augusta, Georgia
- Dylan Klebold, American Columbine High School Massacre co-perpetrator, born in Lakewood, Colorado (d. 1999)
Famous Deaths
- Frank McHugh, American actor (Going My Way, Front Page, Gold Diggers 1935, Mighty Joe Young), dies at 83
- Harold Bennett, English actor (Are You Being Served? - "Young Mr. Grace"), dies at 82
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 11, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 17 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
