Historical Events
- Vernon E Jordan resigns as president of National Urban League
Famous Birthdays
- Julie Gonzalo, Argentinian actress, born in Lanús Oeste, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Helen Humes, American jazz and blues singer (Harry James; Count Basie; "Million Dollar Secret"), dies of cancer at 68
- Jacques Lacan, French psychoanalyst and semanticist, dies at 80
- Phiroz Palia, Indian cricket batsman (2 Tests; United Provinces), dies at 71
1981 Highlights
About September 9, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 4 months and 20 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
