Historical Events
- Dennis Lillee kicks Javed Miandad after he had waved his bat at Dennis
Reagan's Covert Plan
President Reagan decides on a covert plan to block the Cuban aid to Nicaragua and El Salvador
Merrily We Roll Along
Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical "Merrily We Roll Along", based on George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's play, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 16 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Allison Crowe, Canadian singer-songwriter, born in Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Caitlin Glass, American voice actress, born in Washington, D.C., United States
- Osi Umenyiora, English-born NFL football player, born in London
Famous Weddings
- Luke marries Laura on TV soap "General Hospital", drawing an audience of 16 million viewers
Famous Deaths
- Morgan Conway, American actor (Dick Tracy, Brother Orchid), dies at 78
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About November 16, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Under Pressure - Queen & David Bowie
