Famous Birthdays
- Carmen Staaf, American jazz pianist, composer, and accordion player, born in Seattle, Washington
- Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan, American drummer and songwriter (Avenged Sevenfold), born in Huntington Beach, California (d. 2009)
- Joël Camathias, Swiss racing driver
- John Walker Lindh, American Taliban fighter
Tom Hiddleston (42 years old)
English actor (Loki in Marvel films, "Thor"; "Avengers Assemble"), born in London
Born in 1981
Famous Deaths
Bill Haley (1925-1981)
American rock vocalist known as the father of Rock 'n' Roll (Rock Around the Clock), dies of a heart attack probably caused by alcoholism at 55
1981 Highlights
About February 9, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 21 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