Historical Events
- Kimberley Ann Smith, of NC, 17, crowned America's Junior Miss
- Test cricket debut of Terry Alderman, v England at Trent Bridge
- The AIDS epidemic is formally recognized by medical professionals in San Francisco, California
- US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart retires
- Vaccine to prevent hoof & mouth disease announced
Famous Birthdays
- Ella (Jiahua) Chen, member of the Taiwanese girl-group S.H.E
- Teresa Cormack, New Zealand child murder victim (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Richard Goolden, British actor (Two Days to Live, School for Husbands), dies at 86
1981 Highlights
About June 18, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 40 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
