Historical Events
- French parliament votes to abolish the death penalty, led by Minister of Justice Robert Badinter
- International Olympic Committee votes to award Seoul, South Korea as host of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games
- Last game at Minn's Metropolitan Stadium, lose to KC 5-2
Famous Birthdays
- Dominique Moceanu, American gymnast (World-silver-95, Olympic gold 1996), born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Boyd Neel, English conductor (Story of an Orchestra), dies at 76
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 30, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 27 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
