Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Cuéllar, Spanish footballer, born in Madrid, Spain
- Ozzy Lusth, American Survivor contestant, born in Guanajuato, Mexico
- Stephan Loboué, Ivorian footballer, born in Pforzheim, Germany
Famous Deaths
- (Thaman) "Pete" Daily, American swing and dixieland jazz cornetist and valve trombonist (The Chicagoans), dies at 70
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About August 23, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Japanese Boy - Aneka
