Historical Events
- Columbia mated with SRBs and external tank for STS-2 mission
Event of Interest
Oliver North is assigned to White House duty
Famous Birthdays
- Abigail Spencer, Gulf Breeze, Florida, American actress (Cowboys & Aliens)
- Ben Scott, English cricketer
- Frédérick Bousquet, French swimmer
- Marques Houston, American R&B singer (Immature-IMx) and actor, born in Los Angeles, California
Meghan Markle (41 years old)
American former actress (Suits), Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1981
Famous Deaths
- Melvyn Douglas [Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg], American actor (Hud, Being There, Ghost Story), dies at 80
About August 4, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 2 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
