Historical Events
- Dinamo Tbilisi wins 21st European Cup Winner's Cup against Carl Zeiss Jena of East Germany 2-1 in Düsseldorf
Assassination Attempt
Pope John Paul II is shot and critically wounded by Turkish gunman Mehemet Ali Agca in St Peter's Square, Vatican City
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Yang, American wrestler, born in Los Angeles, California
- Rebecka Liljeberg, Swedish actress (Show Me Love)
- Sunny Leone, Canadian born Indian American model and actress, born in Sarnia, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Carl Weinrich, American organist and composer, dies at 76
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About May 13, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants
