Historical Events
Sports History
Bill Shoemaker becomes the first jockey to win a $1 million thoroughbred horse race when John Henry takes the inaugural Arlington Million by a nose over The Bart
Famous Deaths
- Mohammad-Ali Rajai, President of Iran (1981), assassinated by a bomb at 48
Vera-Ellen (1921-1981)
American actress and dancer (White Christmas; Big Leaguer; On the Town), dies of cancer at 60
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About August 30, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Tainted Love - Soft Cell
