Historical Events
- AIDS Epidemic officially begins when US Centers for Disease Control reports on pneumonia affecting five homosexual men in Los Angeles
Sports History
Astro's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777)
Somewhere in England
George Harrison releases "Somewhere in England", his ninth studio album, includes John Lennon tribute "All Those Years Ago" (Featuring Paul and Ringo)
- World's first today in history program with editable data "TODAY", invented by Michael Butler runs for the first time on a mainframe computer
Famous Birthdays
- Jade Goody, English television personality (Big Brother), born in London (d. 2009)
- Sebastien Lefebvre, Canadian rock guitarist (Simple Plan - "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)"), born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Philo McCullough, actor (Branded, Ridin' Thru), dies
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About June 5, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants
