Historical Events
- "My Fair Lady" opens at Uris Theater NYC for 119 performances
- Football running back, Herschel Walker, of U of Georgia, takes out a Lloyd's of London insurance policy for $1 million
Event of Interest
Jerry Lewis appears on "Donahue" to defend Telethons
Jerry Lewis
Famous Birthdays
- César Delgado, Argentine footballer, born in Rosario, Argentina
- Dimitris Salpingidis, Greek footballer, born in Thessaloniki, Greece
- Jon Schneck, American musician (Relient K), born in Eustis, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Anita Loos, American screenwriter, novelist (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) and playwright, dies at 88
1981 Highlights
About August 18, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
