What Happened on April 25, 1981

• More than 100 workers are exposed to radiation during repairs of a nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Japan
• Seattle Mariners MLB manager Maury Wills is suspended for 2 games after ordering Kingdome grounds crew to enlarge batter's boxes by one foot

• Anja Pärson, Swedish alpine skier, born in Umeå, Sweden
• Dwone Hicks, American NFL running back, born in Huntsville, Alabama
• Felipe Massa, Brazilian Formula One racing driver (11 wins), born in São Paulo, Brazil
• John McFall, British Paralympic sprinter and ESA astronaut, born in Frimley, Surrey, England

• Maureen Reagan (40) marries 3rd husband, Dennis Revell (28)

Holidays: Anzac Day (Australia, New Zealand)

• #1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
• #1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz