Historical Events
- 6th Toronto International Film Festival: "Chariots of Fire" directed by Hugh Hudson wins the People's Choice Award
- Satellites China 10 & 11 launched into Earth orbit by B-1 rocket
- Simon & Garfunkel reunite for a concert in Central Park, NYC,
Famous Birthdays
- Damiano Cunego, Italian cyclist (Nippo–Vini Fantini team), born in Cerro Veronese, Italy
- Rick DiPietro, American ice hockey player, born in Winthrop, Massachusetts
- Scott Bradlee, American musician and arranger (Postmodern Jukebox), born in Long Island, New York
Famous Deaths
- Joke Smit, Dutch writer (Het onbehagen bij de vrouw / The Discontent of Women), and feminist leader, dies of breast cancer at 48
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 19, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants
