Historical Events
- "Concerto for Orchestra" by American composer Roger Sessions premieres with Seiji Ozawa conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra
- US national debt hits $1 trillion
Famous Birthdays
- Jeroen Bleekemolen, Dutch racing driver, born in Heemstede, Netherlands
1981 Highlights
About October 23, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 3 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
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