Historical Events
- Longest MLB game at Fenway Park ends in 20 innings; Seattle Mariners beat Boston Red Sox, 8-7
Event of Interest
Newscaster David Brinkley is released by NBC
David Brinkley
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Knowles, American pop and R&B singer, songwriter, producer and actress (Destiny's Child), born in Houston, Texas
Beyoncé Knowles
- Lacey Sturm, American rock singer (Flyleaf), born in Homestead, Florida
- Richard Garcia, Australian footballer, born in Perth, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Verne Rowe, actor (Verne-Fernwood 2 Night), dies at 59
1981 Highlights
About September 4, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 10 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
