Historical Events
- NYC transit fare rises from 60 cents to 75 cents, new brass Y-cut-out token
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Chris Evert beats Hana MandlĂková 6-2, 6-2 for her third and final Wimbledon singles title
Famous Deaths
- Ross Martin [Martin Rosenblatt], Polish-American actor (Mr Lucky, The Wild Wild West), dies of a heart attack at 61
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 3, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: One Day In Your Life - Michael Jackson
