Historical Events
- 2 US Navy F-14 jet fighters shoot down 2 Soviet-built Libyan SU-22
Famous Deaths
- Jessie Matthews, English actress (Gangway, First a Girl), dies at 74
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About August 19, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
