Historical Events
- Oakland A's runs record to 11-0
- William Finn's musical "March of Falsettos" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Catalina Sandino Moreno, Colombian actress (Maria Full of Grace), born in Bogotá, Colombia
Hayden Christensen (43 years old)
Canadian actor (Sam-Life as a House, Star Wars), born in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Martin Havlát, Czech ice hockey player, born in Mladá Boleslav, Czechoslovakia
- Troy Polamalu, American football player (Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Garden Grove, California
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Levy, Swiss composer, dies at 85
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 19, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 7 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
