Historical Events
- Computer glitch keeps Space Shuttle Columbia grounded
- France performs nuclear test
Election of Interest
Imprisoned Provisional IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands elected to British Parliament for Northern Ireland county of Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Famous Birthdays
- Laura Bell Bundy, American actress (Hairspray), born in Euclid, Ohio
- Liz McClarnon, British singer (Atomic Kitten), born in Liverpool
- Michael Pitt, American actor (The Dreamers), born in West Orange, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Howard Thurman, African-American theologian and author (Deep River, Deep is the Hunger), dies at 81
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 10, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens
