Historical Events
- Cheryl Prewitt (Miss), 22, crowned 52nd Miss America 1980
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Tracy Austin becomes youngest US champion (16 years, 9 months); beats Chris Evert 6-4, 6-3
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
P!nk (44 years old)
American singer ("Get the Party Started"; "Try"; "Just Give Me A Reason"), born in Abington Township, Pennsylvania
About September 8, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
#1 Song: We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard
