Famous Birthdays
- Jason Kapono, American basketball small forward (NBA C'ship 2006 Miami Heat; NBA 3-Point Contest champion 2007, 08), born in Long Beach, California
Famous Deaths
- Jan Donner, Dutch Minister of Justice, chairman of High Council, dies at 89
- Louise Lorraine, American actress (Adventures of Tarzan), dies at 76
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About February 2, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years and 3 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Celebration - Kool & The Gang
- #1 Song: Woman - John Lennon