What Happened on April 6, 1981

Historical Events

  • Belgian government of Mark Eyskens forms
  • Yugoslav government sends troops to Kosovo

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Earnshaw, Welsh soccer striker (59 caps; scored hat-tricks in Premier League, Divisions 1, 2 & 3, FA Cup, League Cup and international match; Cardiff City), born in Mufulira, Zambia
Born in 1981

Famous Deaths

  • Ray C. Bliss, American Republican party figure (Chairman Republican National Committee 1965-69), dies at 73
1981 Highlights

About April 6, 1981

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
  • UK #1 Song: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens