Historical Events
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Beth Henley for "Crimes of the Heart"
- Washington Post journalist Janet Cooke wins Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing; she later admits story was a hoax and returns the prize
Famous Birthdays
- Courtney Peldon, American actress, born in New York City
- Justyna Danczowska, Polish concert pianist, born in Kraków, Poland
- Nat Borchers, American soccer player, born in Tucson, Arizona
Famous Deaths
- Prince Asaka Yasuhiko of Japan, Japanese military commander, dies at 93
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 13, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
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
