September 21, 1981 (Monday)
- Belize, formerly the British Honduras attained independence, with George Price serving as its first Prime Minister, and Dame Minita Gordon as its Governor-General.
- The appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, 99-0, for her to become the 102nd justice of the United States Supreme Court.
- Born: Nicole Richie, American actress, singer and socialite, in Berkeley, California
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