Historical Events
- "Piaf" opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 165 performances
Canadian Hall of Fame
Joni Mitchell inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
- Largest Jell-O made (9,246 gallons of watermelon-flavor) in Brisbane
- Military jury in North Carolina convicts Robert Garwood of collaborating with the enemy during the Vietnam War
Famous Birthdays
- Loukas Vyntra, Greek football player, born in Město Albrechtice, Czechia
- Mia Hansen-Løve, French film director and actress (Things to Come), born in Paris, France
- Nora Zehetner, American actress, born in El Paso, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Barend Barendse, Dutch sports reporter and actor (Zeskamp, Oebele), dies at 73
- Ella Grasso, American politician (1st woman governor not a widow/spouse of a previous governor, Governor of Connecticut (D) 1975-80), dies at 61
- Kuda Bux, Indian mystic (I'd Like to See), dies at 75
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About February 5, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 2 months and 25 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
