Historical Events
- Jacksons begin a 36-city tour
Film & TV History
Nintendo release arcade game "Donkey Kong" created by Shigeru Miyamoto in Japan (July 31 in the US)
Famous Birthdays
- Kimveer Gill, Canadian spree shooter (Dawson College shooting) (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Oscar van Hemel, Belgian-Dutch violinist and composer, dies at 88
- Wilhelm H C Tenhaeff, para-psychologist, dies at 87
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 9, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 18 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
