Historical Events
Lille Leading Wicket-taker
Australian Dennis Lillee becomes the leading wicket-taker in test cricket with 310 wickets
Gretzky Fastest to 100
Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes fastest NHLer to get 100 point in a season (his 38th game), with 4 goals and an assist in 10-3 win over visiting Los Angeles Kings
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Emilie de Ravin, Australian actress (Once Upon A Time), born in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia
- Javine [Dionne Hylton], British soul singer-songwriter (Surrender; Touch My Fire), born in London, England
- Jay Ellis, American actor (Insecure), born in Sumter, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)
American composer, singer ("In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening"; "Stardust"; "Two Sleepy People"), dies at 82
1981 Highlights
About December 27, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
- #1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League