Historical Events
Music Premiere
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Cats" (based on poetry by T. S. Eliot) directed by Trevor Nunn first premieres in the West End, London
Famous Birthdays
- Austin O'Brien, American actor (Apollo 13, My Girl 2, Lawnmower Man), born in Eugene, Oregon
- Daniel Ortmeier, American baseball player, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Lauren Jackson, Australian basketball player, born in Albury, Australia
Famous Deaths
Bob Marley (1945-1981)
Jamaican reggae musician ("Exodus"; "One Love"; "No Woman No Cry"; "Three Little Birds"), dies of brain and lung cancer at 36
- Hoyt J. Fuller, American editor (1st World magazine), dies at 57
- Odd Hassel, Norwegian chemist (Nobel 1969 - the study of the three-dimensional geometric structure of molecules), dies at 83
1981 Highlights
About May 11, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants
