Historical Events
- Cannibal Issei Sagawa kills Dutch student
- Mariners beat Orioles 8-2 at Kingdome, then players go on strike
- Richter Scale 6.9 magnitude Golbaf earthquake in Iran, kills at least 2,000
Famous Birthdays
- Emiliano Moretti, Italian soccer centre-back (2 caps; Valencia CF, Genoa CF, Torino FC), born in Rome, Italy
Famous Deaths
- Albert Markos, Romanian composer (Torso I), dies at 66
- Eppo Doeve, Dutch cartoonist and painter, dies at 73
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About June 11, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Being With You - Smokey Robinson
