Historical Events
- Philadelphia Flyers amass a record 2,621 penalty minutes
Famous Birthdays
- Mariqueen Maandig (Rezner), Filipino-American singer, songwriter, and musician (How to Destroy Angels; West Indian Girl), born in The Phillippines
- Michael A. Monsoor, United States Navy SEAL killed in Iraq and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, born in Long Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Bob "Bear" Hite, rocker (Canned Heat), dies of a heart attack at 36
- Cornelis Verolme, Dutch ship builder, dies at 80
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 5, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 20 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: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens
