Historical Events
Music Premiere
Duke Ellington's musical "Sophisticated Ladies" opens at Lunt-Fontanne, NYC; runs for 767 performances
- Houston Rockets guard Calvin Murphy misses a free throw in a 102-86 loss in San Antonio, ending his NBA record consecutive free throw streak at 78
- Republican prisoners in the Maze began a second hunger strike; among them is Bobby Sands
Famous Birthdays
- Adam LaVorgna, American actor
- Ana Hickmann, Brazilian supermodel
- Will Power, Australian auto racer (Indianapolis 500 2018), born in Toowoomba, Queensland
1981 Highlights
About March 1, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 41 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt
#1 Song: Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre
