Famous Birthdays
- Misti Traya, American actress
- Natalie Horler, English-German singer (Cascada - "Evacute The Dancefloor"), born in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
- Robert Doornbos, Dutch race car driver
Famous Deaths
- Chief Dan George [Tes-wah-no], Canadian Indian author, poet and actor (Harry & Tonto, Little Big Man, Smith!), dies from heart failure at 82
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 23, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants
