Historical Events
- 28th Golf Walker Cup: US wins 15-9
- Phillies minor leaguer Jeff Stone steals pro baseball record 121st base en route to 122 (Spartanburg (South Atlantic League))
Famous Birthdays
Brian Chesky (42 years old)
American internet entrepreneur (CEO of Airbnb), born in Niskayuna, New York
- Geneviève Jeanson, French Canadian cyclist, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Jay Ryan (Jay Bunyan), New Zealand actor, born in Auckland, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Lowell Thomas, American newscaster (High Adventure), dies in Pawling, NY at 89
1981 Highlights
About August 29, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
- #1 Song: Japanese Boy - Aneka