Famous Birthdays
- Drew Carter, American football player, born in Solon, Ohio
- Filippo Volandri, Italian tennis player, born in Livorno, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Ali Qoddusi, Iranian cleric (Prosecutor-General of Iran), assassinated in a bomb explosion (b. 1927)
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About September 5, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
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
