Page 13: Historical Events In 1981

Sep 04   On this day in history newscaster David Brinkley is released by NBC   

Sep 04   Verne Rowe, actor (Verne-Fernwood 2 Night), dies at 59 on this day in history.   

Sep 05   On this day in history ayatollah Ali Qoddusi, prosecutor-general of Iran, assassinated   

Sep 06   In the year 1981 joseph Yasser, composer, dies at 88   

Sep 07   In the year 1981 judge Wapner &the People's Court premier on TV   

Sep 08   On this day in history hediki Joekawa, Japans physicist (Nobel 1949) at 74   

Sep 09   Phiroz Edulji Palia, cricket (2 Tests for India, 29 runs & 0-13), dies in the year 1981.   

Sep 11   Frank McHugh, actor (Dawn Patrol, Going My Way), dies at 83 in the year 1981.   

Sep 13   On this day in history 33rd Emmy Awards (Hill Street Blues big winner)   

Sep 13   John McEnroe beats Bj”rn B”rg for US Open title on this day in history.   

Sep 13   On this day in history william Loeb publisher of Manchester Union Leader, NH, dies at 75   

Sep 13   William Loeb, publisher of Manchester Union Leader, NH, dies at 75 on this day in history.   

Sep 14   In the year 1981 entertainment Tonight premiers on TV   

Sep 14   Yasuji Kiyose, composer, dies at 81 in the year 1981.   

Sep 15   Sara Haden, actress (A Family Affair), dies at 83 in the year 1981.   

Sep 19   On this day in history joke Kool-Smit, Dutch feminist, dies   

Sep 19   On this day in history satellites China 10 & 11 launched into Earth orbit by B-1 rocket   

Sep 19   Simon & Garfunkel reunite for a NYC Central Park concert on this day in history.   

Sep 21   On this day in history belize gains independence from Britain (National Day)   

Sep 21   In the year 1981 nigel Patrick, actor/director (Sapphire, Prize of Gold), dies at 68   

Sep 21   On this day in history sandra Day O'Connor is confirmed by the US Senate as the first female Supreme Court Justice.   

Sep 23   On this day in history chief Dan George, actor (Harry & Tonto, Little Big Man), dies at 82   

Sep 24   In the year 1981 patsy Kelly actress (Brigid Murphy-Cop & the Kid), dies at 71   

Sep 24   Patsy Kelly, actress (Brigid Murphy-Cop & the Kid), dies at 71 in the year 1981.   

Sep 25   Rolling Stones begin their 6th US tour (JFK Stadium, Phila) on this day in history.   

Sep 25   Sandra Day O'Connor sworn in as first female supreme court justice in the year 1981.   

Sep 27   In the year 1981 coenraad van Emde Boas, Dutch sexologist, dies at 77   

Sep 28   In the year 1981 joseph Paul Franklin, avowed racist, sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 2 black joggers in Salt Lake City   

Sep 30   On this day in history seoul, South Korea is selected to host 1988 Summer Olympics   

Oct 02   On this day in history hazel Scott singer/pianist (Hazel Scott), dies at 61   

Oct 02   Hazel Scott, Trinidadian singer/pianist, dies at 63 in the year 1981.   

Oct 03   Irish Nationalist at Maze Prison near Belfast end 7-mo hunger strike in the year 1981.   

Oct 03   On this day in history walter Mehring, writer, dies at 85   

Oct 04   In the year 1981 olympic star Bruce Jenner added the title of actor to his resume. He joined singer Harry Belafonte in their first dramatic roles on NBC-TV’ s Grambling’ s White Tiger   

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Apr 02   Michael Clarke, Australian cricketer was born in the year 1981.   

Apr 02   Bethany Joy Lenz-Galeotti, American actress was born in the year 1981.   

Apr 28   Jessica Alba, American actress was born on this day in history.   

Apr 30   John O'Shea, Irish footballer was born on this day in history.   

Apr 30   Emma Pierson, British actress was born on this day in history.   

May 19   On this day in history birth of georges St. Pierre, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter   

May 19   On this day in history birth of luciano Figueroa, Argentine footballer   

May 22   Bryan Danielson, American professional wrestler was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   Hephzibah Menuhin, American-Jewish concert pianist (b. 1920) died on this day in history.   

Jan 02   In the year 1981 david Lynch, singer (Platters-My Prayer), dies at 51   

Jan 03   On this day in history death of princess Alice of Albany (b. 1883)   

Jan 05   On this day in history harold C Urey, US chemist (Deuterium, Nobel 1934), dies at 87   

Jan 06   A[rchibald] J[oseph] Cronin, physician/author (Citadel), dies at 84 in the year 1981.   

Jan 07   On this day in history jose Ardevol, composer, dies at 69   

Jan 08   On this day in history matthew Beard, entertainer, dies   

Jan 09   Kazimierz Serocki, composer, dies at 58 in the year 1981.