Historical Events
Weaver vs. Tillis
After a year's inactivity, American boxer Mike Weaver outpoints countryman James 'Quick' Tillis in 15 rounds in Chicago to retain his WBA heavyweight title
- Irish Nationalists at Maze Prison near Belfast end 7-month hunger strike
- Milwaukee Brewers and Montreal Expos clinch their first-ever postseason appearances; Brewers beat Detroit, 2 - 1, for AL East title; Expos defeat NY Mets, 5 - 4, for NL East second playoff spot
Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Walsh, Canadian actress
- Andreas Isaksson, Swedish soccer goalkeeper (133 caps; PSV, Kasımpaşa), born in Smygehamn, Sweden
- Beth Revis, American fantasy and science fiction author (Across the Universe trilogy), born in North Carolina
- Zlatan Ibrahimović, Swedish soccer striker (118 caps; Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, PSG, Manchester Utd, LA Galaxy, AC Milan), born in Malmö, Sweden
Famous Deaths
- Walter Mehring, German writer (Die Gedichte, Lieder und Chansons des Walter Mehring), dies at 85
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About October 3, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants
