What Happened on March 3, 1981

Historical Events

Sports History

NHL New York Islanders Mike Bossy 9th & final hat trick of season, in his 4th career 4-goal game, an 8-8 tie with visiting Edmonton Oilers

  • NY Islanders & Edmonton Oilers play to an 8-8 tie

Famous Birthdays

  • Dusty Dvoracek, American football player
  • Emmanuel Pappoe, Ghanaian footballer
  • Eugene [Kim Yoo-Jin], South Korean K-pop singer (S.E.S.) and actress (A Hundred Year Legacy), born in Seoul, South Korea
  • Julius Malema, South African politician (leader Economic Freedom Fighters), born in Seshego, South Africa
  • Sung Yu Ri, South Korean K-pop singer (Fin.K.L.) and actress (Hong Gil-dong), born in Tübingen, West Germany
  • Tobias Forge, Swedish heavy metal singer (Ghost), born in Linköping, Sweden

About March 3, 1981

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt
  • UK #1 Song: Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre