Historical Events
- CNN Headline News cable TV channel debuts in US
- Lt Jerry Rawlings becomes head of Ghana, suspends constitution
- Netherlands unemployment stands at record 475,000
Famous Birthdays
- Jason Campbell, American football player, born in Laurel, Mississippi
- Matthew Pavlich, Australian football player, born in Adelaide, Australia
Famous Weddings
Sonny Bono
American entertainer Sonny Bono (46) weds (his third time) American actress-model Susie Coelho (28); divorce in 1984
Jerry Garcia
Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia (38) weds Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Adams (35); divorce in 1994
Famous Deaths
- Frantisek Chaun, Czech pianist, composer, painter, and actor, dies at 60
About December 31, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
#1 Song: Don't You Want Me - Human League
