Historical Events
- 9-time World Grand Prix motorcycle champion Mike Hailwood along with his 9-year-old daughter Michelle are killed when his Rover SD1 collides with a truck near their home in Tanworth-in-Arden in England
- France beats England 16-12 at Twickenham, London for it's 7th outright Five Nations Rugby Championship and 3rd Grand Slam title
Famous Deaths
- Mark Donskoy, Soviet-Ukrainian film director (Rainbow, A Mother's Heart) and screenwriter, dies at 80
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About March 21, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Keep On Loving You - REO Speedwagon
#1 Song: Jealous Guy - Roxy Music
