Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Larry Holmes beats Trevor Berbick by unanimous decision in Las Vegas to retain his WBC heavyweight boxing title
- Race riot in London area of Brixton
Event of Interest
Ronald Reagan arrives home from hospital after Hinkley shot him
Famous Birthdays
Alessandra Ambrosio (43 years old)
Brazilian model (Victoria's Secret Angel) and actress, born in Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- Alex Burrows, Canadian ice hockey left wing (Vancouver Canucks) and ball hockey player (International Player of the Year 2005; World C'ship gold 2003, 05), born in Pincourt, Quebec
- Teo Yoo, German-South Korean actor (Past Lives), born in Cologne, West Germany
Famous Weddings
Eddie Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli
American "One Day At A Time" actress Valerie Bertinelli (20) marries American rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen (26); divorce in 2007
Famous Deaths
- Caroline Gordon, American writer (Green Centuries), dies at 85
- Marie Ney, British character actress (The Lavender Hill Mob), dies at 85
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 11, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 16 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
