Historical Events
- Soyuz 39 carries 2 cosmonauts (1 Mongolian) to Salyut 6
- Toshihiko Seko runs world record 25k (1:13:55.8)/30k (1:29:18.8)
- US 1st class postage raised to 18 cents from 15 cents
Famous Birthdays
- (Shawn) Mims, American rapper (This Is Why I'm Hot), born in Manhattan, New York
Famous Deaths
- James "Jumbo" Elliott, American track coach (b. 1915)
About March 22, 1981
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rapture - Blondie
#1 Song: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens
