Historical Events
- "Can-Can" opens at Minskoff Theater NYC for 5 performances
Academy of Country Music Awards
16th Academy of Country Music Awards: Barbara Mandrell and George Jones win
Famous Birthdays
- Emma Pierson, British actress
- John O'Shea, Irish footballer
- Kunal Nayyar, British-Indian actor and writer (Dr. Raj Koothrappali - The Big Bang Theory), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Peter Huchel, German poet, dies at 78
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About April 30, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Morning Train (Nine To Five) - Sheena Easton
#1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
