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What Happened on June 2, 1981

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Barbara Walters famously asks Katharine Hepburn “If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?”

Famous Birthdays

  • Fredrik Backman, Swedish author (A Man Called Ove; Beartown), born in Söderort, Sweden
  • Nikolay Davydenko, Russian professional tennis player, born in Sievierodonetsk, Ukrainian SSR

About June 2, 1981

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
  • UK #1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants