Historical Events
Music History
George Harrison is ordered to pay ABKCO Music $587,000 for "subconscious plagiarism" of his song "My Sweet Lord" from Ronnie Mack's song "He's So Fine"
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Ditto [Mary Beth Patterson], American rock singer (The Gossip), and actress, born in Judsonia, Arkansas,
- Gil Reyes, American boxer, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts
- Nicky Shorey, English footballer, born in Romford, England
- Ronnie Arniell, Canadian professional wrestler
- Vitas [Vitaly Grachev], Russian operatic-pop singer (Opera #2), born in Daugavpils, Latvian SSR (now Latvia)
Famous Deaths
- Frank Merrick, English composer, dies at 94
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About February 19, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: 9 To 5 - Dolly Parton
#1 Song: Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre
