What Happened on August 12, 1981

Historical Events

  • IBM introduces its first Personal Computer (PC & PC-DOS version 1.0)
  • Jon Erikson (US) becomes 1st to triple cross English Channel (38:27)

Famous Birthdays

  • Djibril Cissé, French footballer
  • Tony Capaldi, Northern Ireland footballer, born in Porsgrunn, Norway
Born in 1981
1981 Highlights

About August 12, 1981

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo

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