Historical Events
- Burundi adopts its constitution
A Soldier's Play
Charles Fuller's stage drama "A Soldier's Play", featuring Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson, opens at Theater Four, NYC; runs for 468 performances, wins Pulitzer Prize
- El Salvador guerrilla group FMLN opens "limited offensive"
Stop and Smell the Roses
Ringo Starr releases album "Stop and Smell the Roses" in the UK
Karpov Retains Championship
Russian Anatoly Karpov retains world chess championship
1981 History
Famous Birthdays
- Andrea Riseborough, English actress (To Leslie) and producer, born in Wallsend, England
- Carlos Boozer, American basketball forward (2-time NBA All Star), born in Aschaffenburg, Germany
- Kimberley Walsh, English pop singer (Girls Aloud - "The Promise"), born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
- Scott Hutchinson, Scottish musician (Frightened Rabbit), born in Selkirk, Scotland (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Rolf Bongs, German writer, dies at 74
1981 Highlights
About November 20, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 28 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
