Historical Events
US Senior Golf Open
US Senior Open Men's Golf, Oakland Hills CC: Arnold Palmer comfortably wins 18-hole playoff against Billy Casper and Bob Stone
Famous Birthdays
- Adie [Adrienne Camp], South African contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter (The Benjamin Gate), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Ben Seijes, historian (WWII), dies at 73
- Merrill Ellis, American classical and experimental music composer, and performer (Kaleidoscope; Mutations), dies at 64
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 12, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Ghost Town - Specials
