What Happened on November 29, 1981

Historical Events

Greg Chappell

Australian cricketer Greg Chappell scores 201 v Pakistan at The Gabba (Brisbane)

  • Major Iranian offensive mounted on central front

My Fair Lady

Revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's musical "My Fair Lady" closes at Uris Theater, NYC, after 119 performances


Famous Birthdays

  • Nicholas Teo, Malaysian singer and actor, born in Sarawak, Malaysia

Famous Deaths

  • Alphonse de Waelhens, Belgian philosopher (Psychosis), dies at 70
  • Fredric Wertham, German-born psychologist (b. 1895)

Natalie Wood (1938-1981)

American actress (Miracle on 34th Street; Gypsy; Rebel Without A Cause; West Side Story), dies due to "drowning and other undetermined factors" at 43


Died in 1981 1981 Highlights

About November 29, 1981

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
  • UK #1 Song: Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar) - Julio Iglesias