Historical Events
- 73rd Emmy Awards: "The Crown" Best Drama, "Ted Lasso" Best Comedy, "Mare of Easttown" Best Limited Series
- Body of travelogue blogger Gabby Petito found at Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming
- Cumbre Vieja volcano erupts on the Spanish island of La Palma, its first eruption since 1971
Music History
RuPaul becomes the most decorated black artist in Emmy history, winning his 11th award for "RuPaul’s Drag Race"
- US apologizes for an Afghan airstrike that killed 10 civilians, including seven children
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Greaves, English soccer striker (57 caps; FIFA World Cup 1966; Chelsea, Tottenham) and journalist/broadcaster (The Sun, World of Sport, On the Ball), dies at 81
- John Challis, British stage and screen actor (Only Fools and Horses - "Boycie"; Green Green Grass), dies of cancer at 79
- Max Wiltshire, Welsh rugby union lock (4 Tests; Aberavon RFC), dies at 83
About September 19, 2021
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
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#1 Song: Stay - The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
#1 Song: Shivers - Ed Sheeran
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