Historical Events
- Boeing commercial Chinook 2-rotor helicopter is certified
- European Space Agency's Ariane carries 2 satellites into orbit
- Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Hawkwind and Ginger Baker headline; other performers include New Order, Taj Mahal, Aswad, Gordon Giltrap, Judie Tzuke, Gong, Matumbi, Robert Hunter, Supercharge, and Talisman
- Heaviest known orange (2.5 kg) exhibited, Nelspruit, South Africa
- India's APPLE satellite, 1st to be stabilized on 3 axes, launched
About June 19, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Medley - Stars On 45
#1 Song: Being With You - Smokey Robinson
