Historical Events
Music Single
"Endless Love" single released by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie (Billboard Song of the Year 1981, Billboard Greatest Song Duet of All-Time)
- Music video cable channel MTV debuts in US at 12:01 AM with The Buggles song "Video Killed The Radio Star"
Famous Birthdays
- Ashley Parker Angel, American pop singer (O-Town), and actor, born in Redding, California
- Stephen Hunt, Irish footballer, born in Port Laoise, Ireland
Famous Deaths
- (Sidney) "Paddy" Chayefsky, American Academy Award-winning screenwriter (Marty; The Hospital; Network), novelist, and playwright, dies of cancer at 58
- Seppo Nummi, Finnish composer and music critic, dies at 49
About August 1, 1981
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
#1 Song: Green Door - Shakin' Stevens
