Famous Birthdays
- Chris Sharma, American rock climber, born in Santa Cruz, California
- Joanna Krupa, Polish-American supermodel and actress, born in Warsaw, Poland
- Lady Gabriella Kingston, British royal and writer, born in St Mary's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
- Sean Henn, American baseball player (NY Yankees), born in Fort Worth, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Josep Pla, Spanish journalist and author, dies at 84
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 23, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
- #1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz