Historical Events
Music Single
"Call Me Maybe", single by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen, is released
Television Debut
"New Girl", starring Zooey Deschanel, debuts on Fox
- The United States ends its "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, allowing gay men and women to serve openly for the first time.
Famous Deaths
- Burhanuddin Rabbani, President of Afghanistan from 1992 to 1996. (b. 1940)
- Robert Whitaker, British photographer whose work was used on Beatles and Cream album covers, dies at 71
2011 Highlights
About September 20, 2011
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
#1 Song: What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction