Historical Events
Tour de France
68th Tour de France won by Bernard Hinault of France
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Royal St George's GC: American Bill Rogers wins his only major title, 4 strokes ahead of runner-up Bernhard Langer of Germany
- South African Springbok rugby team arrives in New Zealand beginning 56 days of 'near civil war' in the country between anti-apartheid protesters and tour supporters [1]
Famous Birthdays
- David Bernard, West Indian cricketer, born in Kingston, Jamaica
- Didz Hammond, British bassist and backing vocalist (Dirty Pretty Things; The Cooper Temple Clause), born in Reading, England
- Jimmy Gobble, American baseball player (Kansas City Royals), born in Bristol, Tennessee
- Naomi Grabow, American pairs skater (with partner Benjamin Oberman), born in lLke Arrowhead California
- Nené [Anderson Luiz de Carvalho], Brazilian footballer (La Liga), born in Jundiaí, Brazil
Famous Deaths
- Louis Cheslock, British-born American violinist, composer and educator of Polish heritage (Peabody Institute, 1916-76), dies at 82
- Roger Doucet, French Canadian tenor, noted for his bilingual rendition of national anthem "O Canada" at Montreal sporting events, dies of a brain tumor at 62
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 19, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The One That You Love - Air Supply
#1 Song: Ghost Town - Specials
