Historical Events
- 31st Berlin International Film Festival: "Hurry, Hurry!" wins the Golden Bear
- A series of sewer explosions destroys more than two miles of streets in Louisville, Kentucky.
- Longest sentence published by "The New York Times" - 1286 words
Famous Birthdays
- Liam Miller, Irish soccer midfielder (21 caps; Sunderland, Hibernian), born in Cork, Republic of Ireland (d. 2018)
- Luisão [Ânderson Luís da Silva], Brazilian footballer, born in São Paulo, Brazil
- Luke Ridnour, US basketball player, born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Famous Deaths
- Jack Crapp, English cricketer (7 Tests for England 1948-49, 319 runs), dies at 68
About February 13, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Celebration - Kool & The Gang
#1 Song: Woman - John Lennon
