Historical Events
- India performs nuclear Test
- Shukuni Sasaki spins 72 plates simultaneously
Famous Deaths
- Harry Chapin, American folk-rock singer-songwriter ("Taxi"; "Cat's In The Cradle"), dies in car crash at 38
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About July 16, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Ghost Town - Specials
