What Happened on June 8, 1981

Historical Events

  • 15th Music City News Country Awards: Mandrell Sisters win
  • Seattle Mariners draft Mike Moore #1

Famous Birthdays

  • Ai Nonaka, Japanese voice actor
  • Alex Band, American singer (The Calling - "Wherever You Will Go"), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Jess Weixler, American actress
  • Sara Watkins, American fiddle player

About June 8, 1981

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
  • UK #1 Song: Being With You - Smokey Robinson