What Happened on July 25, 1981

Historical Events

  • Anti-apartheid protesters in Hamilton, New Zealand, force the cancellation of a rugby match between the provincial team Waikato and South Africa’s Springboks by invading the pitch during the game [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Conor Casey, American soccer player (Colorado Rapids), born in Dover, New Hampshire
  • Jani Rita, Finnish ice hockey player, born in Helsinki, Finland
Born in 1981

Famous Deaths

  • Ian Martin, American actor (Uncle Bill-O'Neills), dies at 69
1981 Highlights

About July 25, 1981

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The One That You Love - Air Supply
  • UK #1 Song: Ghost Town - Specials