Historical Events
- Longest MLB game at Fenway Park ends in 20 innings; Seattle Mariners beat Boston Red Sox, 8-7
Film & TV History
Newscaster David Brinkley is released by NBC
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
Beyoncé (42 years old)
American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, producer and actress (Destiny's Child), born in Houston, Texas
- Lacey Sturm, American rock singer (Flyleaf), born in Homestead, Florida
- Richard Garcia, Australian soccer midfielder/forward (17 caps; West Ham United, Colchester United, Hull City, Perth Glory) and coach (Perth Glory), born in Perth, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Verne Rowe, actor (Verne-Fernwood 2 Night), dies at 59
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 4, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 23 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
