Historical Events
US Masters Golf
45th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Tom Watson wins his second green jacket and 5th major title by 2 strokes over Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller
- Maiden voyage Space Transit System-space shuttle Columbia launched
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Vandborg, Danish cyclist, born in Snejbjerg, Denmark
- Nicolás Burdisso, Argentine soccer defender (49 caps; Boca Juniors, Internazionale, Roma, Genoa, Torino), born in Altos de Chipión, Argentina
- Tulsi Gabbard, American politician (Rep-D-Hawaii 2013-21), 1st American-Samoan and Hindu member of Congress, born in Leloaloa, American Samoa
Famous Deaths
- Hans Chemin-Petit, German composer, dies at 78
- Hendrik Andriessen, Dutch organist and composer (Ballade of Merel; Te Deum), dies at 88
Joe Louis (1914-1981)
American boxer (world heavyweight champion 1937-49), dies of cardiac arrest at 66
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 12, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 13 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: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
