Historical Events
- 12-bottle case of 1979 Napamedoc Cabernet wine auctioned for $24,000
- Bread riots in Casablanca, Morocco, kill 66 people (government figure vs opposition estimate of 637)
Music History
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker disband their rock group Steely Dan
- Socialists and communists win French parliamentary election
- US Open Men's Golf, Merion GC: David Graham wins his second major title and becomes the first Australian to win the US Open, 3 strokes ahead of runners-up George Burns and Bill Rogers
Famous Birthdays
- Brandon Flowers, American singer and keyboardist (The Killers- "Mr. Brightside"; "Human"), born in Henderson, Nevada
- Yann Danis, Canadian NHL hockey goaltender, 2004-17 (New York Islanders, and 3 other teams), born in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Gunnar Ek, Swedish composer, dies on his 81st birthday
- Johan Fabricius, Dutch novelist (Island of Demons) and adventurer, dies at 81
Died in 1981 1981 Highlights
About June 21, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: One Day In Your Life - Michael Jackson
