What Happened on April 27, 1981

Historical Events

  • 1st female soccer official is hired by NASL

Music History

Paul McCartney's rock band Wings breaks-up

  • Xerox PARC introduces the computer mouse
1981 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Drew Elliott, American creative director and judge on "America's Next Top Model", born in Bloomington, Indiana
  • Fabrizio Faniello, Maltese pop singer ("I'm In Love (The Whistle Hit)": "Somebody Sent Me An Angel"), born in Floriana, Malta
  • Joey Gathright, American baseball player, born in Columbia, Mississippi
  • Patrik Gerrbrand, Swedish footballer, born in Älvsjö, Sweden
Born in 1981

Famous Weddings

Ringo Starr & Barbara Bach

Beatle Ringo Starr (40) weds American actress Barbara Bach (33) at Marylebone Town Hall, London, England

1981 Highlights

About April 27, 1981

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Morning Train (Nine To Five) - Sheena Easton
  • UK #1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz