Historical Events
All Those Years Ago
George Harrison releases single "All Those Years Ago" in UK: the song was a tribute to John Lennon, and featured Ringo Starr on drums, and Paul and Linda McCartney on backing vocals [1]
- Len Barker of Cleveland pitches perfect game vs Toronto
- SCTV Network 90, sequel to Second City Television, debuts on NBC
- Soyuz 40 carries 2 cosmonauts (1 Romanian) to Salyut 6
Television Debut
TV comedy film "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" airs on NBC
Famous Birthdays
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler, American actress
- Justin Morneau, Canadian baseball player
- Patrice Evra, French-Senegalese footballer
Zara Phillips (43 years old)
English daughter of Princess Anne, born in London
About May 15, 1981
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
#1 Song: Stand And Deliver - Adam & The Ants
