What Happened on July 7, 1981

Historical Events

England cricket captain Ian Botham resigned after no wins in 12 matches under his reign and a pair in the 2nd Test v Australia at Lord's

Sandra Day O'Connor nominated for the US Supreme Court, 1st female Supreme Court justice by President Ronald Reagan

The solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, successfully completes a 163 mile flight across the English Channel

Indian cricket wicket-keeper and captain (90 Tests, 6 x 100, HS 224, 294 dismissals; Bihar, Jharkhand, Chennai Super Kings), born in Jharkhand, India

Synyster Gates, American guitarist (Avenged Sevenfold), born in Long Beach, California

Keefe Brasselle [John Brasselli], American actor (The Eddie Cantor Story, Be Our Guest), dies of liver disease at 58
Peace Pilgrim [Mildred Lisette Norman], American peace activist, dies at 72

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer