Historical Events
- Joseph Paul Franklin, avowed racist, sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 2 black joggers in Salt Lake City
Physical
Olivia Newton-John releases single "Physical" (Billboard Song of the Year 1982)
Famous Birthdays
- Gül Gölge, Turkish model and actress
- Iracema Trevisan, Brazilian musician (CSS)
- Jorge Guagua, Ecuadorian soccer defender (63 caps; El Nacional), born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
- José Calderón, Spanish basketball point guard (captain Spain gold FIBA World C'ship 2006; Olympic silver 08, 12; NBA: Toronto, Detroit, Dallas, NY Knicks; Cleveland), born in Villanueva de la Serena, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Romulo Betancourt, President of Venezuela (Acción Democrática: 1945-48, 1959-64) known as "The Father of Venezuelan Democracy", dies at 73
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 28, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 29 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
