What Happened on March 27, 1981

Historical Events

Blizzard of Ozz

"Blizzard of Ozz", the debut solo album by English rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, is released in the United States

Watching the Wheels

John Lennon single "Watching the Wheels" released posthumously in UK


Famous Birthdays

  • Carey Davis, American National Football League fullback, born in St. Louis, Missouri
  • JJ Lin, Chinese singer (Music Voyager), born in Singapore
  • Terry McFlynn, Northern Irish footballer, born in Magherafelt, Northern Ireland
Born in 1981

Famous Deaths

  • Mao Dun [Shen Dehong], Chinese writer (Midnight), dies at 84

About March 27, 1981

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rapture - Blondie
  • UK #1 Song: This Ole House - Shakin' Stevens