Historical Events
- Anti-apartheid protesters against the Springbok rugby tour are confronted by police who use batons to stop them marching to South Africa’s Consul in New Zealand
- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Amphitheater is dedicated (Cleveland, Ohio)
- Deposed Iranian president Abolhassan Banisadr flees to France
- Former Iranian president Bani Sadr flees to Paris
Famous Birthdays
- Andrés Madrid, Argentine footballer and manager (Braga), born in Mar del Plata, Argentina
Fernando Alonso (42 years old)
Spanish auto racer (World Formula 1 Drivers Champion 2005-06; 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018-19; FIA World Endurance C'ship 2018-19), born in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Jennie Thompson, American gymnast (Jr Natl-champ-93, Olympics 1996), born in Wichita Falls, Texas
- Kyle LeDuc, American auto racer (COR Pro 4 2020; LOORRS Pro 4 2012, 14–17, 19), born in Cherry Valley, California (d. 2023)
- Troy Perkins, American professional soccer goalkeeper, born in Springfield, Ohio
Famous Weddings
Charles & Diana
His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales weds Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral, London
Famous Deaths
- Robert Moses, American public official and urban planner (oversaw rebuilding of Long Island and NYC parks and roads), dies at 92
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 29, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Wedding of Charles and Diana (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
