Historical Events
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- BenDeLaCreme [Benjamin Putnam], American drag queen, burlesque performer and actor (RuPaul's Drag Race), born in Seattle, Washington
- Diana Rotaru, Romanian composer and artistic director (SonoMania new music ensemble, 2013-21), born in Bucharest, Romania
- Drew Gooden, National Basketball Association player and broadcaster, born in Oakland, California
- Ryan Briscoe, American auto racer (24 Hours of Daytona 2020; 12 Hours of Sebring LMP2 class 2013; Petit Le Mans LMP2 class 2008, 13), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Brahmarishi Hussain Sha, Indian religious leader and scholar (head of Sri Viswa Viznana Vidya Adhyatmika Peetham in Pithapuram), dies at 76
- Patsy Kelly, American actress (Rosemary's Baby, North Ave Irregulars), dies at 71
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 24, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 3 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
