Historical Events
- Admiral Bobby R Inman, USN, becomes deputy director of CIA
- Arbitrator Goetz declares Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk a free agent
- Cape Verde amends its constitution
- Pete Squires of Yonkers, New York, sets record for running 1575 steps up to 86th floor of Empire State Building, in 10 minutes 59 seconds
Famous Deaths
- Jean Dixon, American actress (Joy of Living; You Only Live Once), dies at 87
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About February 12, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Celebration - Kool & The Gang
#1 Song: Woman - John Lennon
