Historical Events
- 135th Grand National: Bob Champion aboard 10/1 hope Aldaniti wins by 4 lengths from 8/1 favourite Spartan Missile
- 26th Eurovision Song Contest: Bucks Fizz for United Kingdom wins singing "Making Your Mind Up" in Dublin
- Henry Cisneros becomes 1st Mexican-American mayor (San Antonio)
Famous Deaths
- Brad Johnson, actor (Annie Oakley), dies at 56
About April 4, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rapture - Blondie
#1 Song: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens
