- Sep 1 John Van Hamersveld, American graphic artist of album cover art (Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour; Leo Kottke; Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street; Gaslight Anthem), movie and concert posters, born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sep 2 Graeme Langlands, Australian rugby league fullback, captain and coach (24 Tests; St. George RLFC; ARL "Immortal"), born in Wollongong, Australia (d. 2018)
- Sep 2 John Thompson Jr., American Basketball HOF coach (Georgetown Uni 1972–99, NCAA Division I tournament 1984) and center (NBA C'ship 1965, 66 Boston Celtics), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2020)
- Sep 3 Billy Hawks [Hawkes], American R&B and jazz Hammond B3 organist, born in Richmond, Virginia
- Sep 3 Dave Herman, American football offensive guard (Super Bowl 1969; AFL All-Star 1968, 69; All-AFL 1967, 68, 69; New York Jets), born in Bryan, Ohio (d. 2022)
- Sep 3 Sergei Dovlatov, Russian writer, born in Ufa, Republic of Bashkiria (d. 1990)
- Sep 4 Aleksandar Shalamanov, Bulgarian soccer defender (42 caps; PFC Slavia Sofia) and alpine skier (Winter Olympics 1960), born in Boyana, Bulgaria (d. 2021)
- Sep 4 Alfons Dirnberger, Austrian soccer midfielder (3 caps; FC Austria Wien), born in Tulin, Austria (d. 2022)
- Sep 4 Joanna Van Gyseghem, English actress, born in Tunbridge Wells, England
- Sep 4 Ken Harrelson, American baseball utility player (MLB All Star; AL RBI leader 1968; Kansas City A's, Boston Red Sox) and broadcaster (Boston Red Sox, NY Yankees, Chicago White Sox), born in Woodruff, South Carolina
- Sep 4 Marilena Chaui, Brazilian philosopher, born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Sep 4 Sushilkumar Shinde, Indian politician (Minister of Home Affairs, 2012-14), born in Solapur, India
- Sep 5 Dave Dryden, Canadian ice hockey goaltender (designer first mask-cage combination goalie mask; Chicago Black Hawks, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers), born in Hamilton, Ontario (d. 2022)
- Sep 5 Elliot Mazer, American audio engineer and record producer (Chubby Checker; Neil Young), born in New York City (d. 2021)
- Sep 6 Michael "Micky" Waller, British blues and rock drummer (Long John Baldry; Jeff Beck Group), born in Hammersmith, London, England (d. 2008)
- Sep 6 Monica Mason, British ballerina and arts administrator (Director of the Royal Ballet, 2002-12), born in Johannesburg, South Africa
Bernie Sanders (82 years old)
Sep 8 American politician (Rep-(Independent)-Vermont 1991-2007, Senator-(I)-Vermont 2007-), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Sep 8 Donald "Dante" Drowty, American singer (The Evergreens), born in Los Angeles, California
- Sep 9 Curtis Otto Bismark Curtis-Smith, American pianist, composer, and educator, born in Walla Walla, Washington (d. 2014)
- Sep 9 Dennis Ritchie, American computer scientist (created C programming language, helped developed Unix), born in Bronxville, New York (d. 2011)
- Sep 9 Karin von Aroldingen, German ballet dancer (NYC Ballet Co), born in Griez, Germany (d. 2018)
Otis Redding (1941-1967)
Sep 9 American soul singer-songwriter ("(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay"; "Respect"), born in Dawson, Georgia
- Sep 10 Gunpei Yokoi, Japanese inventor and video game designer, born in Kyoto, Japan (d. 1997)
- Sep 10 Pyotr Klimuk, Belarusian-Soviet cosmonaut (Soyuz 13, 18B, 30), born in Brest region, Soviet Union
Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002)
Sep 10 American paleontologist and popular science writer, born in New York City
- Sep 12 Hans-Karsten Raecke, German composer, born in Rostock, Germany
- Sep 13 Ahmet Necdet Sezer, Turkish politician (10th President of Turkey), born in Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
- Sep 13 David Clayton-Thomas [Thomsett], Canadian singer (Blood, Sweat & Tears - "Spinning Wheel"), born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
- Sep 13 Jan-Åke Edvinsson, Swedish ice hockey administrator (International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF general secretary 1986-2006), born in Trolle Ljungby, Sweden (d. 2022)
- Sep 13 Tadao Ando, Japanese self-taught architect (Church of the Light), born in Osaka, Japan
- Sep 14 Alberto Naranjo, Venezuelan jazz drummer, composer and arranger, born in Caracas, Venezuela (d. 2020)
- Sep 15 Flórián Albert 'the Emperor', Hungarian footballer, born in Hercegszántó, Hungary (d. 2011)
- Sep 15 Mirosław Hermaszewski, Polish cosmonaut (Soyuz 30), born in Lipniki, Reichskommissariat Ukraine, German-occupied Poland
- Sep 15 Signe Toly Anderson, American singer, founding member of Jefferson Airplane ("Chauffeur Blues"), born in Seattle, Washington (d. 2016)
- Sep 15 Yuri Norstein, Russian animator (Hedgehog in the Fog), born in Andreyevka, Russia
- Sep 16 Jim McBride, American director and actor (Hot Times, Breathless, Big Easy), born in New York City
- Sep 16 Joe Butler, American rock vocalist and drummer (Lovin' Spoonful), born in Glen Cove, New York
- Sep 16 Richard Perle, American political advisor, born in New York City
- Sep 16 Tommy Carberry, Irish jockey (Grand National 1975, Cheltenham Gold Cup 1970, 71 [L'Escargot]) and trainer (Grand National 1999 [Bobbyjo]), born in Ratoath, Ireland (d. 2017)
- Sep 17 Bob Matsui, American politician (Rep-D-California, 1979-2005), born in Sacramento, California (d. 2005)
- Sep 17 Nils Arne Eggen, Norwegian soccer defender (29 caps; Rosenborg, Vålerengen FC) and manager (Norway; Rosenborg), born in Orkdal, Norway (d. 2022)
- Sep 17 William Grut, Swedish pentathlete (Olympic gold 1948), born in Stockholm (d. 2012)
- Sep 18 Clive Burton, British neuropathologist (d. 1996)
- Sep 18 Hafliði Hallgrímsson, Icelandic cellist, and composer (Herma; Sonnambulo), born in Akureyri, Iceland
Cass Elliot (1941-1974)
Sep 19 American pop vocalist (Mamas & The Papas - "California Dreaming"; "Monday, Monday"; solo - "Dream A little Dream Of Me"; "Make Your Own Kind of Music"), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Sep 19 Jim Fox, British pentathlete (Olympics gold team 1976), born in Pewsey, Wiltshire, England (d. 2023)
- Sep 19 Mariangela Melato, Italian actress (Swept Away; Flash Gordon: Summer Night), born in Milan, Italy (d. 2013)
- Sep 19 Umberto Bossi, Italian politician (leader of the Northern League), born in Cassano Magnago, Italy
- Sep 20 Dale Chihuly, American glass sculptor (Louis Tiffany Award 1967), born in Tacoma, Washington
- Sep 20 John Wismont, American watercolor painter (over 50,000), born in New York City
- Sep 20 Sylvester [J. Pussycat Sr.,], Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Friz Freleng (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "Notes to You"
Jack Brisco (1941-2010)
Sep 21 American pro wrestler (NWA World Heavyweight Champion 1973–75), born in Seminole, Oklahoma
- Sep 21 R. James Woolsey, Jr., American lawyer and director of Central Intelligence Agency, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Sep 21 Tony Moon, American doo-wop singer, arranger, guitarist (Dante & the Evergreens - "Alley Oop"), producer, and songwriter ("Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Sep 22 Cesare Salvadori, Italian fencer (Olympic gold sabre team 1972; silver 1964, 68), born in Turin, Italy (d. 2021)
- Sep 22 Jeremiah Wright, American pastor (Trinity United Church of Christ), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Sep 23 George Jackson, American criminal, author, and Black Guerrilla Family gang founder, born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1971)
- Sep 24 John Mackey, American Pro Football HOF tight end (Super Bowl 1970; 3 × First-team All-Pro; 5 × Pro Bowl; Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers), born in Roosevelt, New York (d. 2011)
Linda McCartney (1941-1998)
Sep 24 American photographer, musician (Wings), and 1st wife of Paul McCartney, born in New York City
- Sep 24 Tony Rutter, British motorcycle road racer (Formula Two World C'ship 1981-84; 7 x Isle of Man TT Races), born in Wordsley, England (d. 2020)
- Sep 26 Joe Bauer, American rock drummer (Youngbloods - "Let's Get Together"), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Sep 26 Martine Beswick, English actress (Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde), born in Port Antonio, Jamaica
- Sep 26 Salvatore Accardo, Italian violinist and conductor, born in Turin, Italy
- Sep 27 Peter Bonetti, English soccer goalkeeper (7 caps; World Cup 1966; Chelsea 600 games), born in London, England (d. 2020)
- Sep 27 Roger Claessen, Belgian soccer striker (17 caps; Standard de Liège), born in Warsage, Belgium (d. 1982)
- Sep 27 Serge Ménard, Québécois politician
- Sep 28 Charley Taylor, American Pro Football HOF wide receiver and running back (8 × Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1967; Washington Redskins), born in Grand Prairie, Texas (d. 2022)
- Sep 28 Edmund Stoiber, German politician
- Sep 29 David Steele, British cricketer (England batsman, courageous v Lillee 1975), born in Bradeley, Stoke-on-Trent, England
- Sep 29 Don Nix, American 'Memphis Soul' saxophonist (Last Night), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Sep 29 Frederick "Fred" West, British contractor and serial killer (12 charges of murder), born in Herefordshire, England (d. 1995)
- Sep 29 Jon Brower Minnoch, American, world's heaviest recorded man at 1,400lb (635 kilograms; 100 stone), born in Bainbridge Island, Washington recorded man (d. 1983)
- Sep 29 Kermit Zarley, American golfer, author (Canadian Open 1970), born in Seattle, Washington
About September 1941
How Old? 82 years old
Generation: Silent Generation
Leap Year: No
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