Historical Events
Event of Interest
François Mitterrand becomes president of France
- Kim Seelbrede, (Ohio), crowned 30th Miss USA
Music History
Reggae musician Bob Marley receives a Jamaican state funeral
- Stanley Cup Final, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY: NY Islanders win back-to-back titles; beat Minnesota North Stars, 5-1 for 4 games to 1 series win
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Botsford, American swimmer (Olympic gold 1996), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Josh Hamilton, Major League Baseball player, born in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Max Mutzke, German funk-pop-soul singer-songwriter and musician ("Can't Wait Until Tonight"), born in Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany
Famous Deaths
- Patsy O'Hara, Irish hunger striker (b. 1957)
- Raymond Mccreesh, Irish hunger striker (b. 1957)
- Yuki Shimoda, actor (Farewell to Manzanar), dies
About May 21, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants
