Historical Events
- 2 climbers fall 550 m down cliff near Angel Falls, Venezuela
Event of Interest
New York Mayor Ed Koch is given the Heimlich maneuver in a Chinese restaurant
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, La Grange CC: Pat Bradley shoots final round 66 (−6) to finish 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Beth Daniel; second of Bradley's 6 major titles
Famous Birthdays
- Abe Forsythe, Australian actor and director (Down Under), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Donald Lybbert, American composer (Zap; Lines for the Fallen), and educator, dies at 58
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 26, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
