Historical Events
- Longest MLB game in Fenway Park history is suspended after 19 innings at Seattle Mariners 7, Boston Red Sox 7; Mariners win 8-7 in 20 the following morning
Famous Birthdays
- Fearne Cotton, British television presenter (Top of the Pops, Radio 1), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Alec Waugh, English novelist (Island in the Sun), died after suffering a stroke at 83
- Mary Jane DeZurik, American country singer and hillbilly yodeler (The Cackle Sisters - National Barn Dance, Grand Ole Opry), dies at 64
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 3, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 24 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
