Historical Events
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan greets predecessors Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and Richard Nixon before sending them to Egypt for Anwar Sadat's funeral
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Juliana Edenia Antonia Guillermo, daughter of Princess Christina of the Netherland, born in Utrecht, Netherlands
- Raffi Torres, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Toronto, Ontario
- Ruby [Rania Hussein Muhammad Tawfiq], Egyptian singer ("Do You Know Why") and actress (The Baby Doll Night), born in Cairo, Egypt
1981 Highlights
About October 8, 1981
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Prince Charming - Adam & The Ants
