Historical Events
- Laurel Canyon California murders (4 die, 1 wounded)
- Nell Dunn's "Steaming" premieres in London
Event of Interest
Prince Willem Alexander opens Willems Bridge in Rotterdam
- Radio Shack 3rd release of Model III TRSDOS 1.3
Famous Birthdays
- Tadhg Kennelly, Irish-born Australian Rules footballer, (County Kerry 2009, Sydney Swans 2005 championships), born in Listowel, Ireland
Famous Weddings
Joe Montana
NFL quarterback Joe Montana (25) weds second wife Cathleen Castillo
Famous Deaths
- Carlos de Oliveira, Portuguese writer (b. 1921)
- George Voskovec [Jirí Wachsmann], Czech actor (12 Angry Men, Somewhere in Time), dies from a heart attack at 76
- Marcel Breuer, Hungarian-born modernist architect and furniture designer (Wassily Chair), dies at 79 [1]
- Rushton Moreve [Morey], American bass player (Steppenwolf - "Magic Carpet Ride"), dies at in a car accident at 32
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 1, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Dominion Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: One Day In Your Life - Michael Jackson
