Historical Events
- Andrew Young, former UN Ambassador, elected mayor of Atlanta, Georgia
Wrack My Brain
Ringo Starr releases single "Wrack My Brain", written and produced by George Harrison, and album "Stop and Smell the Roses" in the US
- The Soviet submarine U 137 runs aground on the east coast of Sweden.
Famous Birthdays
- Han Hye-jin, South Korean actress (No Mercy), born in South Korea
- Kristi Richards, Canadian freestyle skier (FIS World C'ship gold Moguls 2007, bronze 2011), born in Penticton, British Columbia
Famous Deaths
- John Warburton, British actor (Saratoga Trunk, King Rat, Cavalcade), dies at 82
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About October 27, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross
#1 Song: It's My Party - Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin
