Historical Events
Music Premiere
Duke Ellington's musical "Sophisticated Ladies" opens at Lunt-Fontanne, NYC for 767 performances
Duke Ellington
- 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? 39 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces
