Historical Events
- "This Was Burlesque" opens at Princess Theater NYC for 28 performances
- Amanda Maccaro becomes 1st American to win Russian Ballet Competition
- French government of Mauroy forms, with 4 communists
- Longest game in Professional Baseball: Pawtucket Red Sox finally beat Rochester Red Wings 3-2 in 33 innings (game began 18th April)
- NYC Mayor Koch turns down a $7,500 offer to perform comedy
Famous Deaths
- Zarah Leander, Swedish/German singer/actress (Gabriela), dies at 79
About June 23, 1981
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: One Day In Your Life - Michael Jackson
