Historical Events
- 15th Music City News Country Awards: Mandrell Sisters win
- Seattle Mariners draft Mike Moore #1
Famous Birthdays
- Ai Nonaka, Japanese voice actor
- Alex Band, American singer (The Calling - "Wherever You Will Go"), born in Los Angeles, California
- Jess Weixler, American actress
- Matteo Meneghello, Italian racing driver
- Sara Watkins, American fiddle player
1981 Highlights
About June 8, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Being With You - Smokey Robinson