Famous Birthdays
- Billy Aaron Brown, American actor, born in Clarinda, Iowa
- Jo In Sung, South Korean actor (What Happened in Bali), born in Cheonho-dong, Gangdong District, South Korea
- Michael Carrick, English footballer, born in Wallsend, England
Famous Deaths
- Fr. Stanley Rother, American Roman Catholic priest, martyr and missionary to Guatemala, murdered at 46
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 28, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 9 months
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