Historical Events
- France performs nuclear test
- French Prime Minister Maurois nationalizes banks/plane/steel industry in France
Famous Birthdays
- Anastasia Myskina, Russian tennis player (2004 French Open; World #2 2004; Federation Cup 2004, 05), born in Moscow, Russia
- Lance Gross, American actor (The Paynes), born in Oakland California
Famous Deaths
- Loring Smith, American actor (Hartmans), dies at 86
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 8, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Ghost Town - Specials
