Historical Events
- "Copperfield" opens at ANTA Theater NYC for 13 performances
Famous Deaths
- Effa Manley, American Baseball HOF executive (co-owner NgL Newark Eagles), dies from a heart attack at 84
- Eric Hollies, English cricket spin bowler (13 Tests, 44 wickets; dismissed Donald Bradman for 0 in his final Test innings), dies at 68
1981 Highlights
About April 16, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss On My List - Daryl Hall John Oates
#1 Song: Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz
