Historical Events
- Harrison Williams (Sen-D-NJ) convicted on FBI Abscam charges
- Radio Shack releases Model III TRSDOS 1.3
Sports History
Tennis player Billie Jean King acknowledges a lesbian relationship with Marilyn Barnett - becoming first prominent sportswoman to come out
Famous Birthdays
- Aliaksandr Hleb, Belarusian soccer winger (80 caps; VfB Stuttgart, Arsenal), born in Minsk, Belarus
- Wes Welker, American football wide receiver (First-team All-Pro 2009, 11; 5 × Pro Bowl; NFL receptions leader 2007, 09, 11; NE Patriots), born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Famous Deaths
- Clarence A Bacote, historian/political scientist, dies at 75
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About May 1, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Morning Train (Nine To Five) - Sheena Easton
#1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
