Historical Events
Event of Interest
13,000 Air Traffic Controllers (PATCO) begin their strike; US President Ronald Reagan offers ultimatum to workers: 'if they do not report for work within 48 hours, they have forfeited their jobs and will be terminated'
- France performs nuclear test in Pacific
- Senegalese opposition parties, under the leadership of Mamadou Dia, launch the Antiimperialist Action Front-Suxxali Reew Mi.
Famous Deaths
- Roberto Peci, Italian brother of Red Brigade leader, murdered at 25
- Seymour Österwall, Swedish jazz tenor saxophonist, bandleader and composer, dies at 73
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About August 3, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
