Historical Events
- 38th Venice Film Festival: "Die bleierne Zeit" directed by Margarethe von Trotta wins Golden Lion
- USSR performs underground nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Bracha van Doesburgh, Dutch actress
- Chris Tremlett, English cricketer
- Fariborz Kamkari, Iranian film director and producer
Famous Deaths
- Tadeusz Baird, Polish composer (Four Essays; Psychodrama; Voices From Afar), co-founder of Warsaw Autumn festival, and educator, dies at 53
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 2, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 25 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
