Famous Birthdays
- Nemanja Vidić, Serbian footballer
Famous Deaths
- Karel Šrom, Czech composer, musicologist, critic, and broadcaster, dies at 77
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About October 21, 1981
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross
- #1 Song: It's My Party - Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin