Historical Events
- "Marlowe" opens at Rialto Theater NYC for 48 performances
Country Music Association Awards
15th Country Music Association Award: Barbara Mandrell & George Jones wins
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Kerr, Scottish football manager, born in Dublin, Ireland
- Shola Ameobi, Nigerian footballer (Notts County), born in Zaria, Nigeria
- Sneha, Indian actress (Aanandham), born in Mumbai, India
- Tom Guiry, American actor (The Sandlot), born in Tom's River, New Jersey
About October 12, 1981
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) - Christopher Cross
#1 Song: It's My Party - Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin
