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This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The year 1981 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1981 in architecture involved some significant events Events Awards Archibald Prize: Eric Smith - Rudy Komon Works Tony Cragg This is a list of Aviation -related events from 1981: Events January January 3 - Pan Am makes its final Events January 19 - Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer acquires beleaguered concurrent United Artists. Industry milestones " Laserdisc " becomes the common name for the format originally introduced (in 1978) as "DiscoVision" The year 1981 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events Final issue of L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E Magazine published First issue of Conjunctions literary journal published See also Musical groups established in 1981 Record labels established in 1981 List of 'years in music' See also 1980 in country music, 1981 in music, other events of 1981, 1982 in country music and the List of years in Country Music This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 1981. Events February events February - Amtrak debuts the Desert Wind Passenger train between Los Angeles California The year 1981 in radio involved some significant events Events Debuts September 22 - WCAU-FM in Philadelphia The year 1981 in Science and Technology involved many significant events listed below || 6 January, 1215 GMT || Soyuz-U (R-7 11A511U|| Plesetsk || RVSN || Kosmos 1237 ( Zenit-6U)|| Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Yuri Korolev, USSR The year 1981 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1981. Events November - The British video game magazine Computer and Video Games (C&VG starts See also 1980 in Australia, other events of 1981, 1982 in Australia Incumbents Queen of Australia - HM Queen See also 1980 in Canada, other events of 1981, 1982 in Canada and the Timeline of Canadian history. See also 1980 in India, other events of 1981, 1982 in India and the Timeline of Indian history. Events February 14 - Forty-eight young people die in a fire at the Stardust Ballroom in Artane, Dublin. 1981 in Malaysia 24 years of the nationhood Incumbents Federal level Yang di-Pertuan Agong: Sultan Ahmad Shah Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 3194500 Increase since 31/12/1980 18100 (0 Events February 4 Gro Harlem Brundtland becomes the first female Prime Minister of Norway October 14 The government See also 1980 in Pakistan other events of 1980, 1982 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history. See also 1980 in Singapore | Other events of 1981 | 1982 in Singapore | List of years in Singapore ---- Events See also 1980 in South Africa, other events of 1981, 1982 in South Africa and the Timeline of South African history. Incumbents Monarch - HM Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister - Margaret Thatcher, Conservative Events Zimbabwe regained its independence from the United Kingdom on April 17, 1980. States With Wide Recognition A - Democratic Republic of Afghanistan - Socialist People's Republic of Albania Africa Algeria - President - Chadli Bendjedid, President of Algeria ( 1979 - 1992) 1980 religious leaders - Events of 1981 - 1982 religious leaders - Religious leaders by year ----- Roman numerals are a Numeral system originating in ancient Rome, adapted from Etruscan numerals. This is the Calendar for any Common year starting on Thursday ( Dominical letter D) The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today

Contents 1 Events of 1981 1.1 January 1.2 February 1.3 March 1.4 April 1.5 May 1.6 June 1.7 July 1.8 August 1.9 September 1.10 October 1.11 November 1.12 December 1.13 Undated 1.14 Ongoing 2 Births 2.1 January-February 2.2 March-April 2.3 May-June 2.4 July-August 2.5 September-October 2.6 November-December 3 Deaths 3.1 January-March 3.2 April-June 3.3 July-September 3.4 October-December 4 Nobel prizes 5 Templeton Prize 6 See also 7 Notes 8 External links

Events of 1981

January

• January - The subterranean Sarawak chamber is discovered in Borneo. The Sarawak Chamber is a huge chamber in Gua Nasib Bagus (Good Luck Cave which is located in Gunung Mulu National Park, in the Malaysian state of Sarawak Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located at the centre of Maritime Southeast Asia.
• January 1 - Greece enters the European Community, which later becomes the European Union. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία The European Community (EC is one of the Three pillars of the European Union (EU created under the Maastricht Treaty (1992 The European Union ( EU) is a political and economic union of twenty-seven member states, located primarily in

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• January 1 - Palau becomes self-governing. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Palau, officially the Republic of Palau (Beluu er a Belau is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800  km) east
• January 4 - Sheffield police arrest Peter Sutcliffe, a 34-year-old lorry driver, on suspicion of being the Yorkshire Ripper who has killed 13 women and attacked seven others over the last six years. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England Police are agents or agencies usually of the executive, empowered to enforce the law and to effect public and social order through the legitimatized use of force An arrest is the act of depriving a person of his or her liberty usually in relation to the investigation and prevention of crime Peter William Sutcliffe (born 2 June 1946 in Bingley, United Kingdom) is an English Serial killer who was dubbed This article is about the semi-truck For the North American use of the word see Pickup truck. Peter William Sutcliffe (born 2 June 1946 in Bingley, United Kingdom) is an English Serial killer who was dubbed
• January 5 - Margaret Thatcher carried out a Cabinet reshuffle, sacking Norman St. John-Stevas. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Margaret Hilda Thatcher Baroness Thatcher LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925 In the Parliamentary system a cabinet shuffle or reshuffle is an informal term for an event that occurs when a Head of government rotates or changes the Norman Anthony Francis St John-Stevas Baron St John of Fawsley, PC, FRSL (born 18 May 1929 is a British Conservative politician author constitutional
• January 6 - Brazilian double decker boat Novo Amapo capsized Amazon River, Belem de Cajari, Macapa, Brazil, 230 killed. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King The Amazon River (Rio Amazonas Río Amazonas of South America is the largest river in the world by volume with a total river flow greater than the next top ten largest rivers Macapá (mekepä´ is the capital of the state of Amapá in Brazil, (2005 pop |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld
• January 13 - Donna Griffiths, a schoolgirl in Pershore, Worcestershire, UK, begins an uncontrollable series of sneezes that end September 16, 1983 - after 978 days. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Pershore is a small market Town in Worcestershire, England on the banks of the River Avon. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. A sneeze (or sternutation) is a semi-autonomous Convulsive expulsion of Air from the Lungs, most commonly caused by foreign particles Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
• January 16 - Protestant gunmen shoot and wound Bernadette Devlin McAliskey and her husband. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. Josephine Bernadette Devlin McAliskey (born 23 April 1947, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) also known as Bernadette Devlin
• January 17 - Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos lifted Martial Law. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos ( September 11, 1917 &ndash September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice
• January 19 - United States and Iranian officials sign an agreement to release 52 American hostages after 14 months of captivity. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. A hostage is a person or entity which is held by a captor The original definition meant that this was handed over by one of two belligerent parties to the other or seized as security
• January 20 - Ronald Reagan succeeds Jimmy Carter, becoming the 40th President of the United States. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr (born October 1 1924 was the thirty-ninth President of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 and the recipient of the 2002 The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Minutes later, Iran releases the 52 Americans held for 444 days, ending the Iran hostage crisis. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics. The Iran hostage crisis ( Persian: تصرف سفارت آمریکا was a diplomatic crisis between Iran and the United States where 52
• January 21 - The first De Lorean DMC-12 automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. In Metallurgy, stainless steel is defined as a Steel Alloy with a minimum of 11 A sports car is a term used to describe a class of Automobile. Gull-wing door (Flügeltüren is an automotive industry term describing Car doors that are hinged at the roof rather than the side as pioneered by the 1952 Mercedes-Benz For the Detroit Red Wings scoring line see Production line (hockey A production line is a set of sequential operations established Dunmurry ( is a village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland situated between the cities of Belfast and Lisburn. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of
• January 22 - Fowzi Nejad, sole survivor of the terrorists from the Iranian Embassy siege in London, pleads guilty to manslaughter of two hostages and gets jailed for life. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. The Iranian Embassy Siege of 1980 was a Siege of the Iranian embassy in London after it had been taken over by Iranian Arab Separatists Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion The Iranian Embassy Siege of 1980 was a Siege of the Iranian embassy in London after it had been taken over by Iranian Arab Separatists London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
• January 24 - The British Labour Party special conference at Wembley decides that leadership elections should be by electoral college. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the In a meeting, two or more people come together for the purpose of discussing a (usually predetermined topic such as business or community event planning often in a formal setting Wembley is an area located in North-West London, England which forms the northern part of the London Borough of Brent. The word leadership can refer to Those entities that perform one or more acts of leading An election is a Decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold formal office An electoral college is a set of many electors who are empowered to elect a candidate to a particular Office.
• January 25 - Four former Labour cabinet ministers (Roy Jenkins, Shirley Williams, William Rodgers and David Owen) issue the Limehouse Declaration, leading to the formation of the Social Democratic Party. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Roy Harris Jenkins Baron Jenkins of Hillhead OM PC ( 11 November 1920 &ndash 5 January 2003) was a British Shirley Williams Baroness Williams of Crosby PC (born 27 July 1930) is a British Politician and academic David Anthony Llewellyn Owen Baron Owen of Plymouth, CH PC FKC (born 2 July 1938) is a British Politician, The Limehouse Declaration was a statement issued on 25 January 1981 by four senior British Labour politicians all MPs or former MPs This is about the UK Social Democratic Party which existed between 1981 and 1988
• January 25 - Chiang Ching ('Madame Mao') is sentenced to death in the People's Republic of China. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Jiang Qing ( March 14, 1914 May 14, 1991) is the Pseudonym that was used by Chinese leader Mao Zedong 's last wife Mao Zedong ( 26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976) was a Chinese Military and political leader who led Death is the termination of the biological functions that define living Organisms It refers both to a specific Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
• January 25 - The Oakland Raiders win Super Bowl XV, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. Super Bowl XV was an American football game played on January 25, 1981 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana to The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America
• January 27 - Indonesian passenger ship Tamponas 2 catches fire and capsizes in the Java Sea, killing 580. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Java Sea (Laut Jawa is a large (310000 km² shallow sea on the Sunda Shelf.

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• February 4 - Gro Harlem Brundtland becomes the Prime Minister of Norway. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons (ɡru hɑɭɛm brʉntlɑn (born Gro Harlem 20 April 1939 Oslo) is a Norwegian politician diplomat and Physician, and an international leader This is a list of viceroys ( visekonge) governors ( rigsstatholder) first ministers ( førstestatsråd) and Prime ministers ( statsminister) of
• February 8 - nineteen fans of Olympiacos FC and two fans of AEK Athens died and 54 injured after a stampede at the Karaiskaki Stadium in Pireus, possibly because Gate 7 did not open immediately after the end of the game. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Olympiacos Football Club Honours Total titles 63 Domestic League, Cups Crest and Colours Since the club's foundation AEK have had three main crests though all underwent minor variations Piraeus (pɪˈræʊs Πειραιάς, piɾeˈas Πειραιεύς, piɾeˈefs is a city in the periphery of Attica, Greece, and a
• February 9 - Polish Prime Minister Józef Pinkowski resigns and is replaced by General Wojciech Jaruzelski. Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Józef Pińkowski ( 17 April 1929, Siedlce - 8 November 2000, Warsaw) was a Polish Communist politician
• February 10 - A fire at the Las Vegas Hilton hotel-casino kills 8 and injures 198. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead The Las Vegas Hilton is a Hotel, Casino, and Convention center in Winchester, Nevada. A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging usually on a short-term basis A casino is in the modern sense of the word a facility that houses and accommodates certain types of Gambling activities
• February 13 - Rupert Murdoch buys The Times and The Sunday Times for £12 million. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed is gay Bold text' Keith Rupert Murdoch', AC, KCSG (born Melbourne, March 11 1931 usually known as Rupert Murdoch, is an Australian-American The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. The Sunday Times is a Sunday Broadsheet Newspaper distributed in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
• February 14 - Stardust fire: a fire at the Stardust nightclub in Artane, Dublin, Ireland in the early hours killed 48 and injured 214
• February 14 - Australia withdraws recognition of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German The Stardust fire was a fatal Fire which took place at the Stardust Nightclub in Artane, Dublin, Ireland in the early hours of Artane, sometimes spelled Artaine ( Ard Aidhin in Irish) historically Tartaine is a Northside Suburb of Dublin Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Saloth Sar ( May 19, 1925 – April 15, 1998) also known as Pol Pot, was leader of the Communist movement known as The Kingdom of Cambodia ( formerly known as Kampuchea (, transliterated: Preăh Réachéanachâkr Kâmpŭchea) is a country in South East
• February 23 - Antonio Tejero, with members of the Guardia Civil, enters the Spanish Congress of Deputies and stops the session where Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo is about to be named president of the government. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Antonio Tejero Molina (born 1932 Málaga) was a Spanish Lieutenant-Colonel and the most visible figure in the attempted Coup d'état - also known as the The Civil Guard ( Guardia Civil) is the Spanish Gendarmerie. It has both military and civilian functions The Spanish Congress of Deputies (Spanish Congreso de los Diputados) is the lower house of the Cortes Generales, Spain 's Legislative branch. Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo y Bustelo 1st Marquess of Ría de Ribadeo ( Don Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo y Bustelo 1 The coup d'état fails thanks to King Juan Carlos. Early life Juan Carlos was born in Rome, where his grandfather Alfonso XIII of Spain lived in exile after the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic
• February 24 - A powerful, magnitude 6. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the 7 earthquake hits Athens, killing 16 people, injuring thousands and destroying several buildings, mostly in Corinth and the nearby towns of Loutraki, Kiato and Xylokastro. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth 's crust that creates Seismic waves Earthquakes are recorded with a Seismometer Athens (ˈæθənz Αθήνα Athina,) the Capital and largest city of Greece, dominates the Attica periphery as one of the world's Corinth, or Korinth ( Greek Κόρινθος ( is a city in Greece. Loutraki (Greek Modern Λουτράκι Ancient/Katharevousa Λουτράκιον is a seaside town located 4 km NE of Corinth in the Prefecture of Corinthia Kiato (Greek Modern Κιάτο Ancient/ Katharevousa: -on is a seaside Town located in the northern part of the prefecture of Corinthia in the Peloponnese Xylokastro ( Greek: Modern Ξυλόκαστρο, Ancient Xylokastron, Ξυλόκαστρον Greek word meaning wooden castle is a city that

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• March 1 - Bobby Sands, a Provisional Irish Republican Army member, begins a hunger strike for political status in Long Kesh prison (he dies May 5, the first of 10 men). Events in March American Red Cross Month Fire Prevention month ( The Philippines) Women's History Month ( United Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Robert Gerard Sands (Roibeard Gearóid Ó Seachnasaigh commonly known as Bobby Sands, (9 March 1954 – 5 May 1981 was a Provisional Irish Republican Army The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the A hunger strike is a method of Non-violent resistance or pressure in which participants fast as an act of political Protest, or to provoke feelings of In International law three categories of Political status are usually recognized Independent countries e Her Majesty's Prison Maze (known colloquially as The H Blocks, Long Kesh, or The Maze) was a Prison used to house Paramilitary prisoners Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John
• March 6 - After 19 years hosting the CBS Evening News, Walter Cronkite signs off for the last time. Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of CBS Evening News is the flagship nightly television news program of the American television network CBS. Walter Leland Cronkite Jr (born November 4 1916) is a retired American broadcast journalist, best known as Anchorman for the
• March 10 - Sir Geoffrey Howe announces the British budget, which raises taxes in the middle of a recession. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe Baron Howe of Aberavon, CH, PC, QC (born 20 December 1926 known until 1992 as Sir Geoffrey Howe, is a British The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
• March 11 - Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet is sworn in as President of Chile for another 8-year term. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (November
• March 17 - In Italy the Propagande Due Masonic Lodge is discovered. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Propaganda Due or P2 was a Masonic lodge operating under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of Italy from 1877 to 1976 (when its charter was withdrawn A Masonic Lodge, often termed a Private Lodge or Constituent Lodge in Books of Constitutions is the basic organisation of Freemasonry.
• March 19 - Three workers are killed and 5 injured during a test of the Space Shuttle Columbia. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Space Shuttle Columbia ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first spaceworthy Space shuttle in NASA 's
• March 26 - The British Social Democratic Party was launched at the Connaught Rooms in London. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located This is about the UK Social Democratic Party which existed between 1981 and 1988
• March 29 - The first London Marathon starts with 7,500 runners. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King The London Marathon is a popular road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981 usually in April
• March 30 - U. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. S. President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C. hotel by John Hinckley, Jr.. The Reagan assassination attempt occurred on March 30 1981 just 69 days into the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D John Warnock Hinckley Jr (born May 29 1955) is a United States citizen who attempted to assassinate U Two police officers and Press Secretary James Brady are also wounded. James Scott “Jim” Brady (born August 29, 1940, Centralia Illinois) is a former Assistant to the President and White House Press
• March 31 - The 53rd Academy Awards, hosted by Johnny Carson, are held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor The 53rd Academy Awards were presented March 31, 1981, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. John William “Johnny” Carson ( October 23, 1925 &ndash January 23, 2005) was an American Television host and The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Robert Redford's directorial debut in Ordinary People wins Best Picture and Best Director. Charles Robert Redford Jr (born August 18 1936) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, Actor, Ordinary People is a 1980 American Motion picture drama and the directorial debut of Robert Redford. The Academy Award for Best Motion Picture is one of the Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to artists working The Academy Award for Achievement in Directing (Best Director is one of the Awards of Merit presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS to

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• April 1 - Daylight saving time is introduced in the USSR. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Daylight saving time ( DST The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
• April 2 - Tony Benn announces that he will challenge Denis Healey for the Deputy Leadership of the British Labour Party. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Anthony "Tony" Neil Wedgwood Benn (born 3 April 1925 formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, is a British Socialist Politician. Denis Winston Healey Baron Healey, CH, MBE, PC (born 30 August 1917 is a British Life peer and Labour politician The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the
• April 4 - UK pop group Bucks Fizz win the Eurovision Song Contest 1981 with the song, Making Your Mind Up. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. The Eurovision Song Contest 1981 was the 26th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on April 4, 1981 at the Simmonscourt Pavilion of the Royal "Making Your Mind Up" is a song by British pop group Bucks Fizz who represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981.
• April 10 - IRA hunger-striker Bobby Sands wins the Fermanagh and South Tyrone by-election. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Robert Gerard Sands (Roibeard Gearóid Ó Seachnasaigh commonly known as Bobby Sands, (9 March 1954 – 5 May 1981 was a Provisional Irish Republican Army The by-election held in Fermanagh and South Tyrone on April 9 1981 is considered by many to be the most significant By-election held in Northern Ireland
• April 11 - Brixton riot (1981): Rioters in South London throw petrol bombs, attack police and loot shops. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. The Brixton riot of April 11, 1981 was one of the most serious Riots in London, UK, of the 20th century South London is the southern part of London, England. The area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes
• April 12 - The Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Columbia (John Young, Robert Crippen) launches on the STS-1 mission, returning to Earth on April 14. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System ( STS) is the Spacecraft currently used by the United States NASA 's Space Shuttle, officially called the Space Transportation System ( STS) is the Spacecraft currently used by the United States Space Shuttle Columbia ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first spaceworthy Space shuttle in NASA 's John Watts Young (born September 24, 1930) is a former NASA Astronaut who walked on the Moon on April 21, 1972 Robert Laurel Crippen (born September 11, 1937 in Beaumont Texas) ( Captain, United States Navy, retired is a former USN and The first Space Shuttle mission STS (Space Transportation System-1, was launched April 12 1981, and returned April 14. Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in
• April 15 - The Australian Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock resigns from the cabinet, accusing Prime Minister Fraser of gross disloyalty. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English
• April 18 - A Minor League baseball game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Pawtucket Red Sox at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, becomes the longest professional baseball game in history: 8 hours and 25 minutes/33 innings (the 33rd inning is not played until June 23). Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North The Rochester Red Wings are a Minor league baseball team based in Rochester, New York. The Pawtucket Red Sox (known colloquially as the PawSox) are the Minor league baseball Triple-A affiliates of the Boston Red Sox and belong to McCoy Stadium is a Minor League baseball Stadium in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Pawtucket (pronounced Pa-TUCK-et is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings, two teams from the triple-A International League, played the longest game in professional baseball history in Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish
• April 18 - The rock band Yes splits up (regrouping in 1983). Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Yes are an English Progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar)
• April 24 - French presidential election: A first-round runoff results between Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and François Mitterrand. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to The French presidential election of 1981 was won by François Mitterrand, the first Socialist President of the Fifth Republic. Valéry Marie René Georges Giscard d'Estaing (born 2 February 1926 is a French centre - right politician who was President of the French François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand ( 26 October 1916 8 January 1996 served as President of France from 1981 to 1995 elected as representative of the Socialist

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• May - Daniel K. Ludwig abandons the Jari project in the Amazon Basin. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Daniel K Ludwig ( June 24 1897, South Haven Michigan - August 27 1992) was a US shipping magnate and Billionaire. The Jari project was an attempt to create a tropical tree farm in Brazil for producing pulp for Paper.
• May 1 - Start of the new Chilean pension system, based on private pension funds. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The Pension System -Spanish Sistema Previsional - refers to old-age disability and survivor pensions for workers in Chile A pension fund is a pool of assets forming an independent legal entity that are bought with the contributions to a Pension plan for the exclusive purpose of financing pension
• May 6 - A jury of architects and sculptors unanimously selects Maya Lin's design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from 1,421 other entries. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance. Maya Ying Lin ( born October 5, 1959) is an American Artist who has become known for her work in Sculpture and Landscape art The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national War memorial located in Washington D
• May 7 - The Greater London Council election results in a small Labour majority. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses The Greater London Council (GLC was the top-tier Local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986 The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the On May 8, Ken Livingstone becomes Leader of the Council. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Kenneth Robert Livingstone (born 17 June 1945 is a British Socialist Politician.
• May 10 - In the second round of the presidential elections in France, François Mitterrand beats Valéry Giscard d'Estaing. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand ( 26 October 1916 8 January 1996 served as President of France from 1981 to 1995 elected as representative of the Socialist Valéry Marie René Georges Giscard d'Estaing (born 2 February 1926 is a French centre - right politician who was President of the French
• May 10 - In Italy a popular referendum rejects the abrogation of the law allowing abortion. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.
• May 13 - Pope John Paul II is shot and nearly killed by Mehmet Ali Ağca, a Turkish gunman, as he enters St. Peter's Square in Rome to address a general audience. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Pope An attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II occurred on May 13, 1981. Mehmet Ali Ağca (born January 9, 1958) is a Turkish Assassin, who shot and wounded Pope John Paul II on May 13, Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches Saint Peter's Square, or Saint Peter's Piazza ( Italian: Piazza San Pietro) is located directly in front of St Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2
• May 15 - Donna Payant is murdered by serial killer Lemuel Smith - the first time a female prison officer has been killed on-duty in the United States. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Donna Payant nee Collins (c 1950- May 15, 1981) was a New York state Corrections officer who was murdered while on duty at Greenhaven Prison Lemuel Warren Smith (born July 23, 1941) is a Convicted Serial killer and Rapist from Upstate New York who was the
• May 21 - In France, Socialist François Mitterrand becomes President. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. François Maurice Adrien Marie Mitterrand ( 26 October 1916 8 January 1996 served as President of France from 1981 to 1995 elected as representative of the Socialist
• May 22 - Peter Sutcliffe is found guilty of being the Yorkshire Ripper. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Peter William Sutcliffe (born 2 June 1946 in Bingley, United Kingdom) is an English Serial killer who was dubbed Peter William Sutcliffe (born 2 June 1946 in Bingley, United Kingdom) is an English Serial killer who was dubbed He is sentenced to life imprisonment on 13 counts of murder and seven of attempted murder.
• May 25 - In Riyadh, the Gulf Cooperation Council is created between Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. Riyadh ( الرياض Ar-Riyāḍ) is the Capital of Saudi Arabia and its largest city The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf ( CCASG; مجلس التعاون لدول الخليج العربية also known as the Gulf Cooperation Council The Kingdom of Bahrain (in مملكة البحرين,, literally Kingdom of the Two Seas) is an Island country in the Persian Gulf The State of Kuwait ( دولة الكويت IPA [dawlatt̪ alkuwajt̪]) is a sovereign Arab Emirate on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman ( Arabic: سلطنة عُمان) is an Arab Country in Southwest Asia on the southeast Qatar ( قطر; ˈqɑtˁɑr local pronunciation giṭar officially the State of Qatar (Arabic دولة قطر transliterated The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA ( المملكة العربية السعودية, al-Mamlaka al-ʻArabiyya as-Suʻūdiyya) or Suudi
• May 26 - The Italian government resigns over its links to the fascist Masonic cell Propaganda Due. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Propaganda Due or P2 was a Masonic lodge operating under the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient of Italy from 1877 to 1976 (when its charter was withdrawn
• May 30 - Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman is assassinated in Chittagong. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following ( Bengali: বাংলাদেশ inc-Latn Bangladesh) officially Ziaur Rahman (জিয়াউর রহমান Ziaur Rôhman) (January 19 1936 &ndash May 30 1981 was the President of Bangladesh and the founder Chittagong ( Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম Chôţţogram) is Bangladesh 's main Seaport and its second-largest city

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• June 5 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 5 homosexual men in Los Angeles, California have a rare form of pneumonia seen only in patients with weakened immune systems (the first recognized cases of AIDS). Events in June Madaraka Day June 1 to commemorate when Kenya gained internal self-rule Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services based in unincorporated Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the Lung. Frequently it is described as lung Parenchyma / alveolar inflammation and abnormal An immune system is a collection of mechanisms within an Organism that protects against Disease by identifying and killing Pathogens and Tumor
• June 6 - Bihar train disaster: Seven coaches of an overcrowded passenger train fall off the tracks into the River Kosi in Bihar, India; about 800 die. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year On June 6, 1981, a passenger train travelling between Mansi and Saharsa, India, derailed while it was crossing a bridge spanning the Bagmati Bihar ( Hindi:बिहार Urdu: بہار bɪhaːr) is a state in eastern India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
• June 12 - Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring Star Wars actor Harrison Ford as adventure-seeking archaeologist Indiana Jones, is released in movie theaters. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Raiders of the Lost Ark (also known as Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) is a 1981 Adventure film directed by Steven Star Wars is an epic Space opera franchise initially conceived by George Lucas during the 1970s and significantly expanded Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an Academy Award - and BAFTA -nominated as well as Golden Globe -winning American Dr (also Col Henry Walton Jones Jr, better known as Indiana Jones or Indy after his pet dog is a fictional Adventurer, Soldier
• June 7 - The Israeli Air Force destroys Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor. Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins The Israeli Air Force ( IAF; Hebrew: זרוע האויר והחלל Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, "Air and Space Arm" commonly known as חיל For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. Osirak, also spelled Osiraq, (French Osirak Iraqi Tammuz 1 was a 40 MW light-water nuclear materials testing reactor (MTR in
• June 12 - Major League Baseball goes on strike, forcing the cancellation of 38 percent of the schedule. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike
• June 13 - At the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, Marcus Sarjeant fires six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Trooping the Colour is a military ceremony performed by Regiments of the Commonwealth and the British Army. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Marcus Simon Serjeant (born 1964) is notable for firing six blank shots at Queen Elizabeth II as she rode down The Mall to the Trooping For the ship see RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Context States headed by Elizabeth II
• June 21 - Wayne Williams, a 23-year-old African American, is arrested and charged with the murders of 2 other African Americans. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Wayne Bertram Williams (born May 27, 1958) was identified as the key suspect in the Atlanta Child Murders that occurred between 1979 and 1981 African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa He will later be suspected of 28 others, in the Atlanta child murders. The Atlanta child murders, known locally simply as the "missing and murdered children case" were a series of Murders committed in Atlanta, Georgia
• June 22 - Iranian president Abolhassan Banisadr is deposed. Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Abol-hassan Banisadr ( Persian: ابوالحسن بنی‌صدر born 22 March 1933) was the first President of Iran, following the 1979
• June 26 - Couples For Christ, a Christian charismatic organization, established in the Philippines. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Couples for Christ is a The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP
• June 29 - Morris Edwin Robert, armed with a machine gun, holds hostages in the FBI section at the Atlanta, Georgia Federal Building. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. After 3 hours the hostages are rescued and Robert is shot (dead?).

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• July 2 - The Wonderland Gang was brutally murdered in a massacre that involved Eddie Nash. Events in July The traditional period known as "fence month" (the closed season for deer in England ended July 9 (date varied Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Events 1540 - Thomas Cromwell is executed at the order of Henry VIII of England on charges of Treason. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Other names In Arabic, the month is called أغسطسص ʾUġusṭuṣ or آب ʾĀb; usage varies from place to place and Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Events 79 - Mount Vesuvius begins stirring on the feast day of Vulcan the Roman god of fire Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Eddie Nash (born 1929 is a Palestinian former Nightclub and Restaurant Manager in Los Angeles, as well as a convicted Gangster
• July 3 - The Toxteth riots start after a mob save a youth from being arrested. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Toxteth is an Inner-city area of Liverpool, England. It is located to the south of the city bordered by Liverpool city centre Edge Hill
• July 8 - California Governor Jerry Brown, faced with a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation, chooses to delay the aerial spraying of malathion, in favor of continuing ground-based eradication efforts. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown Jr (born April 7, 1938) is the current Attorney General and former governor of the State of Ceratitis capitata, the Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly for short is a species of Fruit fly capable of wreaking extensive damage to Malathion is an Organophosphate Parasympathomimetic which binds irreversibly to Cholinesterase.
• July 10 - Mahathir bin Mohamad became the 4th prime minister of Malaysia. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad (ma'ħɑðiɽ bin mʊħɑmmæd̚ (recorded as born on 20 December 1925 was the fourth Prime Minister of The Prime Minister of Malaysia (in Malay Perdana Menteri) is the indirectly elected Head of government of Malaysia.
• July 17 - Hyatt Regency walkway collapse: Two skywalks filled with people at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri collapse into a crowded atrium lobby, killing 114. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Hyatt Regency hotel walkway collapse was a major disaster that occurred on July 17, 1981 in Kansas City Missouri, killing 114 people and injuring more Kansas City Missouri only Items for the metro area Kansas City Kansas or North Kansas City MO should go on their respective pages
• July 17 - Israeli aircraft bomb Beirut, destroying multi-storey apartment blocks containing the offices of PLO associated groups, killing approximately 300 civilians and resulting in worldwide condemnation and a U. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics. Beirut (بيروت Bayrūt) is the Capital and Largest city of Lebanon with a population of over 2 The Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990 was a multifaceted Civil war whose antecedents can be traced back to the conflicts and political compromises reached after the end The Palestine Liberation Organization ( PLO) (منظمة التحرير الفلسطينية or Munazzamat al-Tahrir al-Filastiniyyah) is a political and paramilitary S. embargo on the export of aircraft to Israel. ^[1]
• July 19 - The 1981 Springbok Tour commences in New Zealand, amid controversy over the support of Apartheid. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island
• July 21 - Tohui The Panda, is born in Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico, DF. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Chapultepec Zoo is a Mexican Zoo located in Chapultepec; it is one of four zoos near Mexico City. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico It is the first Panda to ever be born and survive in captivity outside of China. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES
• July 29 - Lady Diana Spencer marries Charles, Prince of Wales. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat

August

• August 1 - MTV (Music Television) is launched on cable television in the United States. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City.
• August 3 - The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) goes on strike. Events 8 - Roman Empire General Tiberius defeats Dalmatians on the river Bathinus. Template talkInfobox Union for usage --> The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization or PATCO was
• August 5 - Ronald Reagan fires 11,359 striking air-traffic controllers who ignored his order for them to return to work. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by Employees to perform work. Air traffic controllers are people who operate the Air traffic control system to expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic and help prevent
• August 7 - The Washington Star ceases all operations after 128 years of publication. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. The Washington Star, previously known as the Washington Star-News and the Washington Evening Star, was
• August 9 - Major League Baseball resumes from strike with the All-Star Game in Cleveland's Municipal Stadium. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the fifth work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Cleveland is a City in the US state of Ohio and the County seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state Cleveland Stadium (also known as Lakefront Stadium and Cleveland Municipal Stadium) was a Baseball and American football stadium located in
• August 12 - The original Model 5150 IBM PC with a 4. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid 77 MHz Intel 8088 processor is released in the United States at a base price of $1,565. The Intel 8088 is an Intel X86 Microprocessor based on the 8086, with 16- Bit registers and an 8-bit external Data bus
• August 19 - Gulf of Sidra incident (1981): Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi sends 2 Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets to intercept 2 U.S. fighters over the Gulf of Sidra. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. The first Gulf of Sidra incident, August 19 1981, was an incident in which two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter attack aircraft were shot down by two Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi 1 (معمر القذافي) (born 7 June 1942) also known as Colonel Gaddafi WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Gulf of Sidra is a body of water in the Mediterranean Sea on the northern coast of Libya; it is also known as Gulf of Sirte. The American jets destroy the Libyan fighters.
• August 19 - U. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. S. President Ronald Reagan appoints the first female U. S. Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O'Connor. Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is an American Jurist.
• August 24 - Mark David Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life imprisonment after being convicted of murdering John Lennon in Manhattan eight months ago. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Mark David Chapman (born May 10, 1955 in Fort Worth Texas) is the man who murdered English musician and activist John Lennon John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York
• August 28 - South African troops invade Angola. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Angola, officially the Republic of Angola (República de Angola Pronounced ʁɛˈpublikɐ dɨ ɐ̃ˈgɔlɐ Repubilika ya Ngola is a country in south-central
• August 31 - A bomb explodes at the U.S. Air Force base in Ramstein, West Germany, injuring 20 people. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Ramstein Air Base is a United States Air Force base in the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz. West Germany ( Inf German: Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany (

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• September 4 - An explosion at a mine in Záluží, Czechoslovakia, kills 65 people. Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Events 622 - Prophet Muhammad completes his hegira from Mecca to Medina. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself This page lists accidents and disasters sorted by death toll It does not include natural disasters or death tolls caused by deliberate violence See other places named Záluží. Záluží is a village in Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Czechoslovakia may also refer to what is now the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• September 10 - Picasso's painting "Guernica" is moved from New York to Madrid. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Martyr Patricio Clito Ruíz y Picasso (October 25 1881 &ndash April 8 1973 Guernica is a monumental Painting by Pablo Picasso, depicting the Nazi German Bombing of Guernica, Spain by twenty-eight New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain.
• September 11 - A small plane crashes into the Swing Auditorium in San Bernardino damaging the venue beyond repair. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul
• September 14 - Margaret Thatcher appoints Cecil Parkinson as Chairman of the Conservative Party. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Margaret Hilda Thatcher Baroness Thatcher LG, OM, PC, FRS (born 13 October 1925 Cecil Edward Parkinson Baron Parkinson, PC (born 1 September 1931 in Carnforth, Lancashire) is a British Conservative politician The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom.
• September 15 - The John Bull becomes the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world, at 150 years old, when it operates under its own power outside Washington, DC. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The John Bull is an English-built Railroad Steam locomotive that operated in the United States. A steam locomotive is a Locomotive powered by Steam. The term usually refers to its use on Railways but can also refer to a "road locomotive" Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D
• September 16 - In Britain, the Liberal Party Assembly votes for an electoral pact with the new Social Democratic Party. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party This is about the UK Social Democratic Party which existed between 1981 and 1988
• September 18 - France abolishes capital punishment. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment.
• September 19 - The second Wranslide occurs in New South Wales, with the Wran government re-elected for a third term with an increased majority, and reducing the Liberal Party of Australia to just 14 members in the Legislative Assembly. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.
• September 19 - Simon and Garfunkel perform The Concert in Central Park, a free concert in New York in front of approximately a half a million people. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Simon & Garfunkel are an American Singer-songwriter duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The Concert in Central Park is a Live album by Simon and Garfunkel.
• September 20 - Belize becomes independent. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. Belize (bəˈliːz formerly British Honduras, is a country in Central America.
• September 20 - Brazilian river boat Sobral Santos capsized Amazon River, Óbidos, Brazil, killing at least 300. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. The Amazon River (Rio Amazonas Río Amazonas of South America is the largest river in the world by volume with a total river flow greater than the next top ten largest rivers There is also a town named Óbidos in Portugal See Óbidos Portugal.
• September 25 - Sandra Day O'Connor takes her seat as the first female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is an American Jurist. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. The Rolling Stones begin their tour in support of Tattoo You at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Tattoo You is an album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1981 John F Kennedy Stadium (or JFK Stadium) was an open-air stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that stood from 1925 to 1992 Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə
• September 26 - First flight of the Boeing 767 airliner. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout
• September 27 - TGV high speed rail service between Paris and Lyon, France begins. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again The TGV ( t rain à g rande v itesse, French for "high-speed train" is France 's High-speed rail service Paris (ˈpærɨs in English; in French) is the Capital of France and the country's largest city ||-||} Lyon, also known as Lyons in English is a city in east-central France. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.
• September 27 - Denis Healey retained the post of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, beating Tony Benn by 50. Events 489 - Odoacer attacks Theodoric at the Battle of Verona and is defeated again Denis Winston Healey Baron Healey, CH, MBE, PC (born 30 August 1917 is a British Life peer and Labour politician The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Anthony "Tony" Neil Wedgwood Benn (born 3 April 1925 formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, is a British Socialist Politician. 426% to 49. 574%.

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• October 6 - Egyptian president Anwar Sadat is assassinated during a parade by army members who were part of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad organization; they opposed his negotiations with Israel. October events and holidays Children's Book Week ( England) - First Week of October National Day ( China People's Republic Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Israel topics.
• October 10 - The Ministry for Education of Japan issues the jōyō kanji. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The is the Kanji characters as a guide announced officially by the Japanese Ministry of Education.
• October 10 - A Provisional IRA bomb at Chelsea Barracks in London kills a woman pensioner. Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated The Provisional Irish Republican Army (Óglaigh na hÉireann ( IRA; also referred to as the PIRA, the Provos, or by some of its supporters as the Chelsea Barracks was a British Army Barracks located in the City of Westminster, London, adjacent to Chelsea, on Chelsea Bridge London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
• October 13 - James Tobin wins the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees James Tobin ( March 5, 1918 March 11, 2002) was an American Economist. The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, officially named The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel (Sveriges riksbanks pris i ekonomisk
• October 14 - Vice President Hosni Mubarak is elected President of Egypt 1 week after Anwar Sadat's assassination. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics.
• October 15 - The heavy metal band Metallica forms. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in.
• October 16 - Gas explosions occurred coal mine at Hokutan Yūbari, Hokkaidō, Japan, killing 93. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western is a city in Sorachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated Population of 12068 WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan 's For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics.
• October 21 - Andreas Papandreou becomes Prime Minister of Greece. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Andreas Georgiou Papandreou (Ανδρέας Γ Παπανδρέου ( 5 February, 1919 23 June, 1996) was a Greek economist The Prime Minister of Greece ( Πρωθυπουργός της Ελλάδος) is the Head of government of the Hellenic Republic and the leader of
• October 22 - The founding congress of the Nepal Workers and Peasants Organization faction led by Hareram Sharma and D. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Nepal Workers and Peasants Organisation (नेपाल मजदुर किसान संगठन was a communist group in Nepal, led by Hareram Sharma P. Singh begins.
• October 22 - Liberal candidate Bill Pitt wins the Croydon North West byelection, the first election win by the Liberal-S.D.P. Alliance. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus The Liberal Party was one of the two major British political parties from the early 19th century until the rise of the Labour Party in the 1920s and a third party William Henry Pitt, commonly known as Bill Pitt, (born 17 July, 1937) is a British politician Conservative Member of Parliament Robert Taylor died on 18 June 1981. This is about the UK Social Democratic Party which existed between 1981 and 1988
• October 26 - An IRA bomb in a Wimpy Bar in Oxford Street, London, kills a bomb disposal expert. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Oxford Street is a major thoroughfare in London, England in the City of Westminster. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
• October 27 - A Soviet submarine runs aground oustide the Karlskrona, Sweden military base. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. A soviet (сове́т, "council" originally was a workers' local council in late Imperial Russia. A submarine is a Watercraft that can operate independently below water as distinct from a Submersible that has only limited underwater capability Karlskrona is a city in the province of Blekinge in south-eastern Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation.

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• November 1 - Antigua and Barbuda gain independence from the United Kingdom. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Antigua and Barbuda ( Spanish for "Ancient" and "Bearded" is an Island nation located on the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea Independence is the Self-government of a Nation, Country, or State by its residents and population or some portion thereof generally exercising The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located
• November 9 - Edict No 81-234 abolishes slavery in Mauritania. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all As a social-economic system slavery is a legal institution under which a Person (called "a slave" is compelled to work for another Mauritania (موريتانيا Mūrītāniyā officially the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, is a country
• November 12 - STS-2: Space Shuttle Columbia, piloted by Joe Engle and Richard Truly, lifts off for its second mission. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days STS-2 was a Space shuttle mission by NASA using the Space Shuttle ''Columbia'', that launched on November 12, 1981. Space Shuttle Columbia ( NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first spaceworthy Space shuttle in NASA 's Joe Henry Engle (born August 26 1932 in Chapman, Kansas) is a retired U Richard Harrison Truly (born November 12, 1937) is a retired Vice Admiral in the United States Navy, former Astronaut, and was the eighth Administrator
• November 12 - The Church of England General Synod voted to admit women to holy orders. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England, the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican The General Synod is the title of the governing body of some church organizations
• November 13 - The first Friday the 13th event is held by motorcyclists in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Friday the 13th is superstitiously considered a day of bad Luck in English - French - and German -speaking countries as well as in other MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. Norfolk County ˈnɔrfoʊk is a rural city-status single-tier municipal government on the north shore of Lake Erie in Ontario (ɒnˈtɛrioʊ is a province located in the central part of Canada, the largest by population and second largest after Quebec Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page
• November 16 - Luke and Laura marry on the U. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published S. soap opera General Hospital; it is the highest-rated hour in daytime television history.
• November 18 - COMDEX Fall, IBM Introduced the IBM PC. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Scientific Solutions announces the first PC add-in cards.
• November 23 - Iran-Contra scandal: Ronald Reagan signs the top secret National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17), giving the Central Intelligence Agency the authority to recruit and support Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of The Iran-Contra affair was a political scandal which was revealed in November 1986 as a result of earlier events during the Reagan administration. near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all Nicaragua (ˌnɪkəˈrɑgwə officially the Republic of Nicaragua () is a representative democratic republic and the largest nation in Central America
• November 25-November 26 - A group of mercenaries led by Mike Hoare take over Mahe airport in the Seychelles in a coup attempt. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" A mercenary is a person who takes part in an armed conflict who is not a national or a party to the conflict and is "motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by Thomas Michael Hoare (b 1920 ( Mad Mike) is a Mercenary leader known for military battles in Africa and the Indian Ocean. Seychelles (seɪˈʃɛl or /seɪˈʃɛlz/ in English and seʃɛl in French) officially the Republic of Seychelles (République des Seychelles Creole Most of the mercenaries escape by a commandeered Air India passenger jet; 6 are later arrested. Air India Limited ( एअर इंडिया) is the national Airline of India with a worldwide network of passenger and cargo services
• November 26 - Former cabinet minister Shirley Williams won the Crosby by-election, becoming the first elected S.D.P. MP. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Shirley Williams Baroness Williams of Crosby PC (born 27 July 1930) is a British Politician and academic Crosby is a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. A by-election or bye-election (called special election in the United States) is an Election held to fill a political office that has become vacant This is about the UK Social Democratic Party which existed between 1981 and 1988
• November 30 - Cold War: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapon reductions in Europe (the meetings end inconclusively on Thursday, December 17). Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the Geneva (Genève is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy (the French -speaking The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR was a constitutionally Socialist state that existed in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991 A nuclear weapon is an explosive device that derives its destructive force from Nuclear reactions either fission or a combination of fission and fusion. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila

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• December 1 - A Yugoslavian DC-9 crashes into a mountain while approaching Ajaccio Airport in Corsica, killing 178. Events in December Union Day of Romania (1 December World AIDS Day ( December 1) National Day of Monday (pron ˈmʌndeɪ ˈmʌndi is a Day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. Tuesday is the third Day of the week between Monday and Wednesday. Wednesday is the fourth Day of the week in most western countries Thursday is the fourth day of the week in most western countries and the fourth day of the week in the Judeo-Christian Calendar, falling between Wednesday Friday (pronunciation ˈfraɪdeɪ ˈfraɪdi is the day of the Week falling between Thursday and Saturday. Saturday is the day of the week between Friday and Sunday. It is either the sixth or seventh Day of the week as discussed below. Sunday is the day of the week between Saturday and Monday. In the Jewish law it is the first day of the Hebrew calendar week Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Events 1790 - The Turkish fortress of Izmail is stormed and captured by Suvorov and his Russian armies Events 962 - Byzantine-Arab Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican See also Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Yugoslavia ( Serbo-Croatian WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Ajaccio ( Adiacium Ajaccio; Aiacciu; Aiaccio) is a commune in France. Corsica (Corse Corsican and Italian: Corsica) is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily
• December 4 - South Africa grants "homeland" Ciskei independence (not recognized outside South Africa). "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Ciskei was a Bantustan in the south east of South Africa. It consisted of two separate blocks of land covering 2970 square miles (7700 km³ almost entirely
• December 5 - American general James Lee Dozier is kidnapped in Verona by Italian Red Brigades. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. James Lee Dozier (born April 10, 1931) is a retired US Army general officer Verona is a city and provincial capital in Veneto, Northern Italy. This article is about the Italian group "Red Brigade" may also refer to the Japanese Red Army/Anti-Imperialist International Brigade.
• December 8 - The No. 21 Mine explosion in Whitwell, Tennessee kills 13. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. On December 8, 1981, 13 Coal miners lost their lives as the result of an Explosion at the No Whitwell is a city in Marion County, Tennessee, United States.
• December 8 - Arthur Scargill became President-elect of the National Union of Mineworkers. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Arthur Scargill (born 11 January 1938 led the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM from 1981 to 2000 See also the National Union of Mineworkers (South Africa. Template talkInfobox Union
• December 9 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania police officer Daniel Faulkner is shot and killed during a routine traffic stop of a vehicle driven by William Cook, Mumia Abu-Jamal's younger brother. Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Mumia Abu-Jamal (born Wesley Cook on April 24 1954 is an American who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1981 murder of police officer Daniel
• December 10 - During the Ministerial Session of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels, Spain signes the Protocol of Accession to NATO. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V North Atlantic Council is the most senior political governing body of NATO established by Article 9 of the North Atlantic Treaty. Brussels (Bruxelles pronounced; Brussel pronounced) officially the Brussels Capital-Region, is Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The North Atlantic Treaty

• December 11 - El Mozote massacre: In El Salvador, army units kill 900 civilians. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office The El Mozote Massacre took place in the village of El Mozote, in Morazán department, El Salvador, on December 11, 1981 El Salvador ( República de El Salvador,) is a country in Central America.
• December 13 - Wojciech Jaruzelski declares martial law in Poland, to prevent the dismantling of the communist system by Solidarity. Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Martial law in Poland (Stan wojenny w Polsce refers to the period of time from December 13, 1981 to July 22, 1983 Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland
• December 15 - A car bomb destroys the Iraqi Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, killing 61 people. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of A car bomb is an explosive device placed in a car or other Vehicle and then detonated. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iraq topics. A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one State or an international Inter-governmental organization (such as the United Nations) present in Beirut (بيروت Bayrūt) is the Capital and Largest city of Lebanon with a population of over 2 Lebanon (ˈlɛbənɒn Arabic: ar لبنان Lubnān) officially the Republic of Lebanon or Lebanese Republic (ar الجمهورية اللبنانية Syrian intelligence is blamed. Syria ( سوريّة or) officially the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic ar الجمهورية العربية السورية
• December 20 - The Penlee lifeboat disaster occurs off the coast of South-West Cornwall. Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. The Penlee lifeboat disaster occurred on 19 December 1981 off the coast of South West England, in United Kingdom, when the Penlee Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar
• December 28 - The first American test-tube baby, Elizabeth Jordan Carr, is born in Norfolk, Virginia. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of In vitro fertilisation ( IVF) is a process by which Elizabeth Jordan Carr (born 28 December 1981) was the United States ' first Baby born from the In-vitro fertilization procedure Norfolk is an Independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States
• December 31 - Coup d'état in Ghana removes President Hilla Limann's PNP government and replaces it with the PNDC led by Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. It borders Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast to the west Burkina Faso to the north Togo to the Prior to independence Ghana was known as the British colony of Gold Coast. Hilla Limann ( December 12, 1934 &ndash January 23, 1998) was the President of Ghana from September 24, The People's National Party (PNP was the ruling party in Ghana during the Third Republic ( 1979 - 1981) This is a listing of the ministers who served in Limann 's People's National Party government during the Third Republic of Ghana. The Provincial National Defence Council (PNDC was the name of the Ghanaian government after the People's National Party 's elected government was overthrown by Flight Lieutenant ( Flt Lt in the RAF; FLTLT in the RAAF and RNZAF, F/L in the former RCAF) is a junior Jerry John Rawlings (born Jeremiah Rawlings John June 22, 1947 in Accra) was twice the Head of state of Ghana and was the 1st

Undated

• Heavy massive snow and many houses, buildings collapsed by heavy snow on roofs, in northwestern Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. At least 152 reported deaths. (from January to March)
• Millennium reenactment of the translation of Saint Edward the Martyr's relics from Wareham to Shaftesbury. Edward the Martyr or Eadweard II (c 962&ndash 18 March 978) was King of England from 975 until he was murdered in 978 Wareham is a historic Market town and under the name Wareham Town, a Civil parish, in the English county of Dorset. Shaftesbury is a Town in North Dorset, England, situated on the A30 road near the Wiltshire border 20 Miles west of
• Public funding of election Campaigns introduced in New South Wales, Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.
• The State Council of the People's Republic of China listed the four cities (Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Guilin) as where the protection of historical and cultural heritage as well as natural scenery should be treated as a priority project. The State Council ( which is largely synonymous with the Central People's Government ( is the chief administrative authority of the People's Republic of China ( Postal map spelling: Hangchow) is a Sub-provincial city located in the Yangtze River Delta in the People's Republic of China, Suzhou ( ancient name 吳) is a City on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu Guilin ( Pinyin: Guìlín) is a city in China, situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on the west bank of the
• Cuba suffers a major outbreak of Dengue fever, with 344,203 cases. The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la [1]
• Luxor AB Presents the ABC 800 computer. Luxor was a Swedish home electronics and computer manufacturer located in Motala, acquired by Nokia in 1985. The Luxor ABC 800 series were office-versions of the ABC 80 Home computer.

Ongoing

• Cold War. Cold War is the state of conflict tension and competition that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR and their respective allies from the

Births

1981 in other calendars

Gregorian calendar	1981 MCMLXXXI
Ab urbe condita	2734
Armenian calendar	1430 ԹՎ ՌՆԼ
Bahá'í calendar	137 – 138
Berber calendar	2931
Buddhist calendar	2525
Burmese calendar	1343
Chinese calendar	4617/4677-11-26 (庚申年十一月廿六日) — to — 4618/4678-12-6 (辛酉年十二月初六日)
Coptic calendar	1697 – 1698
Ethiopian calendar	1973 – 1974
Hebrew calendar	5741 – 5742
Hindu calendars
- Vikram Samvat	2036 – 2037
- Shaka Samvat	1903 – 1904
- Kali Yuga	5082 – 5083
Holocene calendar	11981
Iranian calendar	1359 – 1360
Islamic calendar	1401 – 1402
Japanese calendar	Shōwa 56 (昭和56年)
Korean calendar	4314
Thai solar calendar	2524
Unix time	347155200 – 378691199
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• January 1 - Zsolt Baumgartner, Hungarian race car driver
• January 1 - Rashod Moulton, National Football League player
• January 1 - Mladen Petrić, Croatian football player
• January 1 - Eden Riegel, American actress
• January 2 - Maxi Rodriguez, Argentina and Atletico Madrid footballer
• January 3 - Eli Manning, American football player
• January 6 - Mike Jones, American rapper
• January 6 - Jérémie Renier, Belgian actor
• January 7 - Alex Auld, Canadian ice hockey goaltender
• January 8 - Xie Xingfang, Chinese badminton player
• January 8 - Genevieve Cortese, American actress
• January 8 - Jeff Francis, Canadian pitcher
• January 9 - Euzebiusz Smolarek, Polish footballer
• January 11 - Jamelia, British singer
• January 12 - Quentin Griffin, American football player
• January 15 - El Hadji Diouf, Senegalese footballer
• January 15 - Howie Day, American singer and songwriter
• January 17 - Scott Mechlowicz, American actor
• January 17 - Ray J, American rapper and singer
• January 20 - Jason Richardson, American basketball player
• January 20 - Owen Hargreaves, Canadian-born footballer
• January 21 - Dany Heatley, German-born hockey player
• January 21 - Gillian Chung, Hong Kong singer (Twins)
• January 22 - Chantelle Anderson, American basketball player
• January 22 - Willa Ford, American singer, television hostess, and actress
• January 22 - Beverley Mitchell, American actress
• January 22 - Ben Moody, American guitarist (formerly of Evanescence)
• January 24 - Brandon Henschel, American actor and dancer
• January 25 - Tose Proeski, Macedonian singer (d. The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used Calendar in the world today Ab Urbe condita (literally "from The Armenian calendar is the traditional calendar of Armenia. The Bahá'í calendar, also called the Badí‘ calendar, used by the Bahá'í Faith, is a Solar calendar with regular years of 365 days and Leap The Berber calendar is the annual Calendar used by Berber people in North Africa. The Buddhist calendar is used on mainland Southeast Asia in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar (formerly Burma The traditional Burmese calendar is a Lunisolar calendar based on both the phases of the moon and the motion of the sun The Chinese calendar is lunisolar, incorporating elements of a Lunar calendar with those of a Solar calendar. The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Chinese sexagenary cycle ( is a cyclic numeral system of 60 combinations of the two basic cycles the ten Heavenly Stems (天干 tiāngān The Coptic calendar, also called the Alexandrian calendar, is used by the Coptic Orthodox Church and still used in Egypt The Ethiopian calendar ( Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ዘመን አቆጣጠር ye'Ītyōṗṗyā zemen āḳoṭaṭer) also called the Ge'ez calendar, The Hebrew calendar (הלוח העברי ha'luach ha'ivri) or Jewish calendar is a Lunisolar calendar used by Jews for predominantly religious Calendar Events Births Iyar 28 5741 Deaths Calendar Events Births Deaths The Hindu calendar used in ancient times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization and today there are several regional Indian Calendars, as The Indian national calendar (sometimes called Saka calendar) is the official civil calendar in use in India. Kali Yuga ( Devanāgarī: sa कलियुग lit "Age of Kali " "age of vice" is one of the four stages of development that the world goes The Iranian calendar or Solar Hejri (تقویم هجری شمسی؛ سالنمای هجری خورشیدی Taqwim Hejri Shamsi Salanmay Hejri Khurshidi) is an astronomical The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar ( Arabic: التقويم الهجري at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجری قمری ‎ Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays The, or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa ( Hirohito) from December 25, 1926 to The traditional Korean calendar is a Lunisolar calendar which like the traditional calendars of other East Asian countries was based on the Chinese calendar The Thai solar calendar, Suriyakati (สุริยคติ has been the official and prevalent Calendar in Thailand since it was adopted by King Unix time, or POSIX time, is a system for describing points in Time, defined as the number of seconds elapsed since Midnight Coordinated Universal New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Zsolt Baumgartner (born January 1, 1981, Debrecen, Hungary) is a former Formula One and current ChampCar racing driver New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Rashod Moulton (born January 1, 1981 in St Petersburg Florida) is an American football Cornerback and safety for the New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Mladen Petrić ˈpɛːtritɕ}} (born Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Eden Sonja Jane Riegel (born January 1, 1981) is an American actress. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Career Club career He came through the youth set-up at Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine Football League, and played for the club for three Club Atlético de Madrid is a Spanish football club based in Madrid who play in the Primera División of La Liga. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Elisha Nelson Manning IV (born January 3 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football Quarterback for the New York Giants Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Mike Jones is an American Southern rap artist and Actor, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Jérémie Renier (born January 6 1981) is a Belgian Actor. He lives in Paris, France. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Alexander Auld (born January 7 1981 in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, but raised in Thunder Bay Ontario) is a professional Ice hockey Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Xie Xingfang ( Chinese: 谢[[wikt 杏|杏]] 芳) was born January 8, 1981, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Genevieve Cortese (born January 8, 1981) is an American Actress known for her breakout role on the Television series Wildfire Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Jeffrey William "Jeff" Francis (born January 8, 1981 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a left-handed Major League Baseball Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Euzebiusz "Ebi" Smolarek ( pron ɛʊ̯ˈzɛbjuʂ smɔˈlarɛk born January 9, 1981 in Łódź, Poland) is a Polish Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. Jamelia Niela Davis (born on 11 January 1981) known simply as Jamelia, is a Mercury Music Prize nominated English R&B Events 475 - Basiliscus becomes Byzantine Emperor, with a coronation ceremony in the Hebdomon palace in Constantinople Quentin LaVell Griffin (born January 12, 1981 in Houston Texas) is an American football Running back. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf (الحاج ديوف (born January 15 1981) is a Senegalese footballer He plays for Sunderland and Senegal Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Howard Kern Day (born in Bangor Maine) is an American Singer-songwriter. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Scott David Mechlowicz (born January 17, 1981) is an American Actor. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca William Ray Norwood Jr (born January 17, 1981) better known by his Stage name Ray J, is an American Actor, Songwriter Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Jason Anthoney Richardson (born January 20 1981 in Saginaw Michigan) is an American professional Basketball player currently Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Owen Lee Hargreaves (born 20 January 1981 in Calgary Alberta, Canada is a Canadian-born English two-time UEFA Champions League winning football Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Daniel "Dany" James Heatley (born January 21 1981 in Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany) is a Canadian professional hockey player Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Gillian Chung (born January 21 1981 is a Hong Kong -based actress and singer Twins was a Hong Kong -based female Cantopop duo created in the summer of 2001 by Emperor Entertainment Group (EEG Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Chantelle Denise Anderson (born January 22, 1981 in Loma Linda California) is a professional Basketball player who has played in the Women's Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Amanda Lee Williford (born January 22nd 1981 known professionally as Willa Ford, is an American Songwriter, Record producer, and Presenter Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Beverley Ann Mitchell (born January 22, 1981) is an American Actress and Country music Singer. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Ben Robert Moody (born January 22, 1980 in Little Rock Arkansas, U Evanescence is an American Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Selected Filmography 2005 - Clawed The Legend of Sasquatch (Jay Kelter Dancing Credits 2006 - The Ten Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Todor "Toše" Proeski (Тодор „Тоше" Проески) ( January 25, 1981 – October 16, 2007) was a famous Macedonian 2007)
• January 27 - Greg Owens, Australian Footballer (Central Coast Mariners)
• January 27 - Alicia Molik, Australian tennis player
• January 28 - Elijah Wood, American actor and music producer
• January 29 - Jonny Lang, American musician
• January 30 - Dimitar Berbatov, Bulgarian national football team captain and Tottenham Hotspur player
• January 31 - Justin Timberlake, American musician

• February 3 - Alisa Reyes, American actress
• February 10 - The Reverend Tholomew Plague, American drummer (Avenged Sevenfold)
• February 10 - Natasha St-Pier, Canadian singer
• February 11 - Kelly Rowland, American singer (Destiny's Child)
• February 14 - Erin Torpey, American actress
• February 15 - Jenna Morasca, American television personality
• February 15 - Olivia, American R&B singer
• February 16 - Lupe Fiasco, American hip-hop artist
• February 17 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, American actor
• February 17 - Paris Hilton, American model, heiress, and socialite
• February 18 - Andrei Kirilenko, Russian basketball player
• February 18 - Ivan Sproule, Irish footballer
• February 19 - Vitas, Russian singer
• February 20 - Chris Thile, American mandolinist
• February 20 - Majandra Delfino, American actress
• February 22 - Jeanette Biedermann, German singer and actress
• February 24 - Lleyton Hewitt, Australian tennis player
• February 26 - Maria Sansone, American journalist and Internet personality
• February 27 - Josh Groban, American singer

March-April

• March 1 - Ana Hickmann, Brazilian model
• March 1 - Adam LaVorgna, American actor
• March 1 - Brad Winchester, American ice hockey player
• March 2 - Bryce Howard, American actress
• March 3 - Lil' Flip, American rapper
• March 4 - Carol Banawa, Filipina singer
• March 6 - Ellen Muth, American actress
• March 9 - Antonio Bryant, American football player
• March 10 - Kristen Maloney, American gymnast
• March 11 - David Anders, American actor
• March 11 - Lee Evans, American football player
• March 11 - LeToya Luckett, American singer
• March 12 - Katarina Srebotnik, Slovenian tennis player
• March 15 - Young Buck, American rapper
• March 16 - Andrew Bree, Irish swimmer
• March 16 - Johannes Aigner, Austrian footballer
• March 19 - Kolo Touré, Ivorian football player
• March 22 - MIMS, American rapper
• March 27 - Terry McFlynn, Irish footballer
• March 28 - Lindsay Frimodt, American model
• March 28 - Julia Stiles, American actress
• March 31 - Gerard McCarthy, British actor

• April 1 - Hannah Spearritt, British singer and actress
• April 2 - Bethany Joy Lenz, American actress and singer
• April 3 - Arfius Arf, British artist
• April 5 - Michael A. Monsoor, American Medal of Honor recipient (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Greg Owens (born January 27, 1981 in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian Football (soccer player Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Alicia Molik (born 27 January 1981 is a former professional Female tennis player from Australia. Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Elijah Jordan Wood (born January 28 1981) is an American Actor. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Jonny Lang (born Jon Gordon Langseth Jr, January 29 1981 in Fargo North Dakota) is a Grammy Award -winning American Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Dimitar Ivanov Berbatov (Димитър Иванов Бербатов (born 30 January 1981 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria) He is captain of the Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31 1981 He has English ancestry although he has also claimed some American Indian ancestry probably through unconfirmed Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Alisa Reyes (born February 3 1981 in New York City, New York) is an American actress (of Dominican, Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Natasha St-Pier (born February 10, 1981 in Bathurst New Brunswick and raised in Edmundston from the age of two is a Canadian Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Kelendria "Kelly" Trene Rowland (born February 11 1981 is an American R&B Singer-songwriter, Dancer, and actress, Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Erin Torpey (born February 14, 1981) is an American actress and Singer. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Jenna Morasca (born February 15, 1981 in Bridgeville Pennsylvania) is a Reality TV contestant who was the million-dollar grand prize winner Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16 1982 better known by his Stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Grammy -winning American rapper. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Joseph Leonard Gordon-Levitt (born February 17, 1981) is an American Actor. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Andrei Gennadevich Kirilenko ( Андрей Геннадьевич Кириленко; born February 18 1981 is a Russian professional Basketball Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Ivan Sproule (born February 18, 1981 in Castlederg, County Tyrone) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Vitas (born February 19, 1981) is a Latvian born Russian Pop singer, composer actor and fashion designer Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Chris Thile (ˈθiːlɪ (born February 20, 1981) is a musician from The United States, best known as mandolinist and vocalist for the progressive acoustic Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Majandra Delfino (born Maria Alejandra Delfino on February 20, 1981, in Caracas, Venezuela) is an actress and singer Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Jeanette Biedermann (also known as Jeanette, born February 22, 1981 in Berlin) is a German singer and TV actress Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Lleyton Glynn Hewitt ( IPA: /ˈleɪtʌn ˈhjuːʌt/ (born 24 February 1981 is a former World No Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Maria Grace Sansone (born February 26 1981 in Erie Pennsylvania) was the host of The 9 on Yahoo!|The 9, an internet video show that was Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Ana Hickmann (born March 1, 1981 in Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil) is a professional Supermodel. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Adam LaVorgna (born March 1, 1981) is an American actor Biography Early life LaVorgna was born near New Haven in Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Brad Winchester (b 1 March 1981 in Madison, Wisconsin) is a professional ice hockey left winger for the St Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Bryce Dallas Howard (born March 2 1981) is an American actress, perhaps best known for her film roles in the M Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa (born March 4, 1981, in Pasay City, Philippines) better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of Ellen Anna Muth (born March 6, 1981) is an American actress, known for her role as Georgia "George" Lass in Showtime Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Antonio Bryant (born March 9, 1981 in Miami Florida) is an American football Wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Kristin Ann Maloney (born March 10 1981, Hackettstown, New Jersey) also known as Kristen Maloney is a retired gymnast Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty David Anders (born David Anders Holt on March 11, 1981) is an American Television and stage Actor. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Lee Evans (born March 11, 1981 in Sandusky Ohio) is an American football Wide receiver who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty LeToya Nicole Luckett (born March 11 1981 in Houston Texas) known professionally as LeToya, is an American R&B and pop Singer-songwriter Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Katarina Srebotnik (born March 12, 1981 in Slovenj Gradec) is a Slovenian professional Tennis player coached by Biljana Veselinovic Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, David Darnell Brown (born March 15 1981 better known by his stage name Young Buck, is an American rapper who is signed to G-Unit Records and Cashville Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Andrew Bree (born 16 March 1981) is a Breaststroke Swimmer from Helen's Bay, Northern Ireland. Events 597 BC - Babylonians capture Jerusalem, replace Jehoiachin with Zedekiah as king Hannes Aigner (born March 16, 1981) is an Austrian footballer who currently plays as a Striker for FC Magna Wiener Neustadt Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Kolo Habib Touré (born March 19, 1981 in Bouake) is a Muslim Ivorian footballer who plays for Arsenal. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Shawn Mims (born March 22, 1981) popularly known as Mims, is an American rapper Events 196 BC - Ptolemy V ascends to the throne of Egypt. 1309 - Pope Clement V excommunicates Terence Martin "Terry" McFlynn (born 27 March 1981) is a Football (soccer player from Swatragh, Northern Ireland. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Lindsay Frimodt (born March 28, 1981 in California) is an American model. Events 37 - Roman Emperor Caligula accepts the titles of the Principate, entitled to him by the Senate. Julia O'Hara Stiles (born March 28 1981 is an American stage and screen actress. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Gerard McCarthy (born 31 March 1981) is a BS award nominated Northern Irish Actor, known for his work on British Television Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Hannah Louise Spearritt (born April 1, 1981) is an English actress and former singer Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Bethany Joy Galeotti (born Bethany Joy Lenz on April 2 1981) is an American singer-songwriter musician and Actress. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Arfius Arf (born April 3, Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Master at Arms Second Class Michael Anthony Monsoor ( April 5, 1981 &ndash September 29, 2006) was a U 2006)
• April 6 - Robert Earnshaw, Welsh footballer
• April 7 - Suzann Pettersen, Norwegian golfer
• April 8 - Taylor Kitsch, Canadian actor and model
• April 9 - Milan Bartovič, Slovak hockey player
• April 9 - Eric Harris, American murderer (d. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Robert Earnshaw (born 6 April 1981) is a Zambian born Welsh international football player Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Amateur career Pettersen was born in Oslo. She was a successful amateur golfer Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Taylor Kitsch (born April 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor and model Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Milan Bartovič (born April 9, 1981 in Trenčín, Slovakia) is a Slovak Ice hockey left wing played for Malmo IF of Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Eric David Harris (April 9 1981 – April 20 1999 and Dylan Bennet Klebold (September 11 1981 – April 20 1999 were the High school seniors who committed 1999)
• April 9 - Ireneusz Jeleń, Polish footballer
• April 10 - Gretchen Bleiler, American snowboarder
• April 10 - Liz McClarnon, British singer
• April 10 - Michael Pitt, American actor
• April 11 - Alessandra Ambrosio, Brazilian model
• April 15 - Seth Wulsin, artist
• April 17 - Hanna Pakarinen, Finnish singer
• April 18 - Jang Nara, Korean actress and singer
• April 18 - Audrey Tang, Taiwanese software programmer
• April 19 - Hayden Christensen, Canadian actor
• April 19 - Catalina Sandino Moreno, Colombian actress
• April 19 - Troy Polamalu, American football player
• April 20 - Matus Valent, fitness model
• April 21 - Mike Christie, English musician
• April 21 - Stephanie Larimore, American model
• April 22 - Ken Dorsey, American football player
• April 25 - John McFall, British Paralympic sprinter
• April 25 - Anja Pärson, Swedish alpine skier
• April 26 - Matthieu Delpierre, French football player
• April 27 - Sandy Mölling, German pop singer
• April 28 - Jessica Alba, American actress
• April 29 - George McCartney, Irish footballer

May-June

• May 1 - Alexander Hleb, Belarusian football player
• May 3 - Farrah Franklin, American singer
• May 3 - U;Nee, South Korean singer and actress (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Ireneusz Jeleń ( pron irɛˈnɛuʂ ˈjɛlɛɲ born April 9 1981 in Cieszyn) is a Polish footballer who plays as a right-winger Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Gretchen Bleiler (born on April 10, 1981 in Toledo Ohio) is a professional Halfpipe snowboarder and pioneer Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Liz McClarnon (born 10 April 1981 Liverpool, Merseyside, England) is a British pop singer and member of the band Atomic Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Michael Carmen Pitt (born April 10, 1981) is an American Actor and Musician. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Alessandra Corine Ambrósio (born April 11, 1981 is a Brazilian model. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Seth Wulsin (born April 15, 1981) was born in Spring Valley, New York. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Hanna Helena Pakarinen (born April 17, 1981 in Lappeenranta, Finland) is a Finnish pop and pop rock singer who rose to fame as Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Jang Nara (born 18 March 1981) is a Korean Singer and Actress. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Audrey Tang (born April 18, 1981; formerly known as Autrijus Tang) is a Taiwanese Free software Programmer, who has been Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Hayden Christensen (born April 19 1981 is a Golden Globe Award -nominated Canadian Actor. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Catalina Sandino Moreno (born April 19 1981 is an Academy Award -nominated Colombian actor Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Troy Aumua Polamalu (POH-Lah-MAH-Luu (born Troy Benjamin Aumua on April 19, 1981 in Garden Grove, California) is an American Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Matus Valent (born on April 20, 1981) is a European male fitness model, born in Bratislava, Slovak Republic living in Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Michael Phillip Christie (born April 21, 1981 in Redhill Surrey) was a baritone singer with British vocal troupe G4. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Stephanie Eve Larimore (born April 21, 1981) is an American model. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Kenneth Simon Dorsey (born April 22, 1981 in Orinda California) is an NFL Quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. John McFall (born 25 April 1981 is a Cardiff -based British Paralympic sprinter. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Anja Sofia Tess Pärson (ˈaɲːa ˈpæːʂɔn in Swedish (born 25 April 1981 in Umeå, Sweden) is a Swedish alpine skier, the winner of seven Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Matthieu Delpierre (born April 26, 1981 in Nancy, France) is a French footballer. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Sandra Mölling (born April 27, 1981) known professionally as Sandy, is a German pop Singer-songwriter, Dancer Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Jessica Marie Alba (born April 28 1981 is an American television and film Actress. Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. George McCartney (born 29 April 1981 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is an international footballer for Northern Ireland. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Aliaksandr Paŭlavič Hleb, sometimes referred to in English as Alexander Hleb or Alexander Gleb ( Belarusian: Аляксандр Паўлавіч Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Farrah Destiny Franklin (born May 3, 1981) is an American singer actress songwriter and model formerly a member of Destiny's Child. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João UNee, ( Hangul: 유니 born Heo Yoon (hangul 허윤 May 3, 1981 – January 21, 2007) was a South Korean 2007)
• May 4 - Jacques Rudolph, South African cricketer
• May 5 - Craig David, British singer
• May 5 - Danielle Fishel, American actress
• May 11 - Lauren Jackson, Australian basketball player
• May 11 - Daisuke Matsui, Japanese football player
• May 12 - Kentaro Sato, Japanese composer
• May 13 - Rebecka Liljeberg, Swedish actress
• May 13 - Sunny Leone, Canadian entertainer
• May 13 - Jimmy Wang Yang, Korean professional wrestler
• May 15 - Patrice Evra, Senegalese-born French footballer
• May 15 - Zara Phillips, British elite equestrienne
• May 15 - Justin Morneau, Canadian baseball player
• May 15 - Jamie-Lynn Sigler, American actress
• May 17 - R.J. Helton, American singer
• May 19 - Klaas-Erik Zwering, Dutch swimmer
• May 19 - Nate Cole, American singer/songwriter
• May 20 - Sean Conlon, English musician
• May 20 - Lindsay Taylor, American basketball player
• May 20 - Iker Casillas, Spanish footballer
• May 22 - Melissa Gregory, American figure skater
• May 26 - Isaac Slade, American singer/pianist of The Fray
• May 27 - Alina Cojocaru, Romanian ballerina
• May 28 - Laura Bailey, Amerikan voice actress
• May 31 - Jake Peavy, American baseball player

• June 1 - Carlos Zambrano, Venezuelan baseball player
• June 3 - Mike Adam, Canadian curler
• June 5 - Jade Goody, British reality show star
• June 6 - Johnny Pacar, American actor
• June 7 - Anna Kournikova, Russian tennis player
• June 7 - Larisa Oleynik, American actress
• June 8 - Alex Band, American musician
• June 8 - Sara Watkins, American violinist
• June 8 - Ai Nonaka, Japanese voice actress
• June 9 - Celina Jaitley, Indian actress
• June 9 - Natalie Portman, Israeli-born actress
• June 9 - Anoushka Shankar, British musician and daughter of Ravi Shankar
• June 9 - Vic Zhou, Taiwanese actor, singer, and model
• June 10 - Hoku Ho, Hawaiian singer and musician
• June 10 - Burton O'Brien, Scottish footballer
• June 12 - Adriana Lima, Brazilian model
• June 13 - Chris Evans, American actor
• June 14 - Lonneke Engel, Dutch model
• June 15 - Haley Scarnato, American singer
• June 16 - Ben Kweller, American musician
• June 18 - Teresa Cormack, New Zealand murder victim (d. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Jacobus Andries Rudolph (born 4 May 1981 in Springs South Africa) popularly known as Jacques Rudolph, is a former South African Test and Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Craig Ashley David (born 5 May 1981) is an English R&B Singer-songwriter. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Danielle Christine Fishel (born May 5 1981 in Mesa Arizona) is a Maltese - American Actress who is best known for her role as Topanga Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Lauren Elizabeth Jackson (born 11 May 1981 in Albury New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian professional Basketball Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople is a Japanese footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne in the French Ligue 1. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Rebecka Månstråle Liljeberg (born 13 May, 1981) is a Swedish actress Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Sunny Leone (born Karen Malhotra on May 13 1981 is an award winning Indian-American pornographic actress and former ''Penthouse'' Pet Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. James Carson Yun They made their pay-per-view debut at New Blood Rising, losing a ladder match to 3 Count Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Patrice Latyr Evra (born 15 May 1981 in Dakar, Senegal) is a French international footballer who plays for English Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips, MBE (born 15 May 1981 is the second child and only daughter of Princess Anne Princess Royal and her first husband Captain Mark Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player who Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the Jamie-Lynn Sigler (born May 15, 1981) previously known as Jamie-Lynn DiScala, is an American Actress and Singer. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Klaas-Erik Zwering (born May 19, 1981 in Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant) is a former Dutch Swimmer and an Olympic Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Nate Cole (born Nathan David Forest Cole on May 19, 1981) is an American singer/songwriter Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Sean Kieran Conlon (born 20 May 1981 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England) was a former member of the Boy band named Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Lindsay Corine Taylor (born May 20, 1981 in Poway California) is a American professional Basketball player and former college who Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Iker Casillas Fernández (ˈiker kaˈsiʎas (born May 20, 1981 in Móstoles, Madrid) is a Spanish football goalkeeper Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Melissa Gregory (born May 22, 1981) is an American Ice dancer. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Isaac Slade (born May 26, 1981 in Boulder Colorado) is the lead Singer and pianist of Alternative Events 927 - Simeon the Great, Tsar of Bulgaria, dies 1120 - Richard III of Capua is anointed Alina Cojocaru (born May 27, 1981) is a female principal Dancer with The Royal Ballet. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Laura Dawn Bailey (born May 28, 1981 in Mississippi) is an American Actress and Voice actress. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Jacob "Jake" Edward Peavy, (ˈpʰiːvi born May 31, 1981, in Mobile, Alabama) is a Cy Young Award -winning Starting Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Carlos Alberto Zambrano (born June 1 1981 in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela) popularly known as "Big Z" or "El Toro", is a right-handed Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering Michael B Adam, ONL, LLD (hon (born June 3, 1981) is a Canadian curler. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Jade Cerisa Lorraine Goody (born 5 June 1981 is a British Television Celebrity. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Johnny Pacar (b June 6 1981, Dearborn Michigan) is an American Film actor Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Anna Sergeyevna Kournikova ( Russian: Анна Сергеевна Ку́рникова ( Anna Sergeevna Kurnikova born 7 June 1981 is a semi-retired Russian professional Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Larisa Romanovna Oleynik (born June 7 1981 is an American actress. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Alex Band (born Alexander Max Band, June 8, 1981, Los Angeles, California) is a solo musician best Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Sara Ullrika Watkins (born June 8, 1981) is an American Singer-songwriter and Fiddler Watkins debuted in 1989 as the fiddler Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable is a Seiyū. She currently works for Aoni Production and was formerly a member of the seiyū unit DROPS which included fellow seiyū Akemi Kanda, Tomoko Kaneda Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Celina Jaitley or Jaitly is a Bollywood Actress She was born in Shimla, India on June 9 1981. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Natalie Portman (נטלי פורטמן born Natalie Hershlag June 9 1981 is an Israeli American Actress. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Anoushka Shankar (अनुष्का शंकर b June 9, 1981, is a Sitar player and Composer in the United Kingdom. Pandit Ravi Shankar ( রবি শংকর Devanagari: रविशंकर "Pandit" ( Sanskrit, "learned" is honorific born April Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Vic Zhou ( is a Taiwanese Actor, Singer and Commercial model from Taiwan. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Hōkū Christian Ho (born June 10, 1981) known simply as Hoku, is an American Musician, Songwriter, and actress Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Burton O'Brien (born June 10, 1981, in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former Scotland Under-21 midfielder currently Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Adriana Francesca Lima (born June 12 1981 is a Brazilian model known for her work with Victoria's Secret and Maybelline cosmetics Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for Christopher Robert Evans (born June 13, 1981) is an American Actor. Events 1276 - While taking exile in Fuzhou in southern China, away from the advancing Mongol invaders, the remnants of the Lonneke Engel (born June 14, 1981 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands) is a Dutch fashion model. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history Haley Suzanne Scarnato (born July 15, 1982) is an American Singer who was the 8th place finalist on the 6th season of American Idol Events 1487 - Battle of Stoke Field, the last dying breath of the Wars of the Roses. Ben Kweller (born 16 June 1981, San Francisco, California) is an American rock Musician. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Teresa Maida Cormack ( June 18, 1981 &ndash June 19, 1987) was a six-year-old murder victim from Napier New Zealand. 1987)
• June 18 - Ella Chen, Taiwanese singer
• June 20 - Alisan Porter, American actress and singer
• June 21 - Brandon Flowers, American singer and keyboardist
• June 22 - Chris Urbanowicz, British guitarist
• June 25 - Simon Ammann, Swiss ski jumper
• June 25 - Yūichi Komano, Japanese footballer
• June 28 - Mara Santangelo, Italian tennis player
• June 29 - Joe Johnson, American basketball player

July-August

• July 2 - Alex Koroknay-Palicz, American activist
• July 2 - Paul Anthony Finn, Irish singer and songwriter (The Flaws)
• July 3 - Brandon Jay McLaren, Canadian actor
• July 6 - Nnamdi Asomugha, American football player
• July 7 - Synyster Gates, American guitarist (Avenged Sevenfold)
• July 8 - Anastasia Myskina, Russian tennis player
• July 8 - Ashley Blue, American pornographic actress
• July 14 - Lee Mead, British actor
• July 19 - Didz Hammond, bassist/backing vocalist (Dirty Pretty Things and The Cooper Temple Clause)
• July 19 - Nikki Osborne , Australian actress
• July 20 - Damien Delaney, Irish footballer
• July 20 - Dayang Nurfaizah, Malaysian singer
• July 21 - Stefan Schumacher, German cyclist
• July 21 - Blake Lewis, American Idol finalist
• July 23 - Steve Jocz, Canadian drummer (Sum 41)
• July 23 - Jarkko Nieminen, Finnish tennis player
• July 24 - Summer Glau, American actress (Firefly)
• July 25 - Jani Rita, Finnish ice hockey player
• July 29 - Fernando Alonso, Spanish Two Time Formula 1 World Champion
• July 31 - M. Shadows, American singer (Avenged Sevenfold)
• July 31 - Eric Lively, American actor
• July 31 - Vernon Carey, American football player

• August 4 - Marques Houston, American singer and actor
• August 5 - Carl Crawford, Major League Baseball outfielder
• August 5 - Rachel Scott, American murder victim (d. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Chen Chia-Hwa (陈嘉桦 more commonly credited as Ella, is the oldest member of the Taiwanese girl group S Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Alisan Porter (born June 20, 1981) is an American Actress, singer and dancer Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Brandon Richard Flowers (born June 21 1981 is the American Vocalist, Keyboardist and occasional Bassist of the Las Vegas -based rock Events 217 BC - Battle of Raphia: Ptolemy IV of Egypt defeats Antiochus III the Great of the Seleucid kingdom. Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz (born 22 June 1981 in Aslockton, Nottingham) is the Lead guitarist of the British Indie rock band Editors Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Simon Ammann (born June 25, 1981) is a Swiss ski jumper. Ammann was born in Grabs Switzerland to Margit and Hienrich Ammann Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians is a Japanese football player He plays for JLeague division 1 side Júbilo Iwata. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Mara Santangelo (born June 28, 1981 in Latina, Italy) is a professional Female tennis player from Italy. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Joe Marcus Johnson (born June 29 1981) is a National Basketball Association player currently a member of the Atlanta Hawks of the Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Alex Koroknay-Palicz (born July 2, 1981) is an American activist in Washington D Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize - nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet hailing from Carrickmacross The Flaws are an Irish Choice Music Prize - nominated, Meteor Award nominated indie-rock quartet hailing from Carrickmacross Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. Brandon Jay McLaren (born on July 3, 1981 in Vancouver British Columbia Canada) is a Canadian Actor. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Nnamdi Asomugha ((NAM-Dee Aso-MU-Wah (born July 6, 1981 in) is an American football Cornerback for the Oakland Raiders of the Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Synyster Gates (born Brian Elwin Haner Jr on July 7, 1981) in Huntington Beach, California) also known as Syn, Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Anastasia Andreyevna Myskina (Анастасия Мыскина ʌnəstʌˈsʲijə ˈmɨskʲɪnə (born July 8 1981 Moscow Russia is a professional Tennis Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Ashley Blue (born Oriana Small Ashley Blue has won numerous Adult Video News awards, including 2004 Female Performer of the Year and 2005 Best Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. Lee Stephen Mead (born 14 July, 1981, Southend-on-Sea) is a British Musical theatre Actor, best known for playing the male Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. David Jonathan Hammond (born on 19 July 1981) better known as Didz Hammond, is an English bassist Dirty Pretty Things were an English band fronted by Carl Barât, a former member of The Libertines. The Cooper Temple Clause were a five-piece Alternative rock band originating from Wokingham Berkshire, England. Events 711 - Muslim forces under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeat the Visigoths led by their king Roderic. Nikki Osborne (born 19 July 1981 in Redcliffe Queensland, Australia) is an Australian Actress, former model Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Damien Delaney (born July 20 1981 in Cork) is an Irish professional footballer, currently playing for Queens Park Rangers Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Dayang Nurfaizah binti Awang Dowty, better known as Dayang Nurfaizah, (born July 20, 1981 in Kuching, Sarawak) is a Malaysian Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Stefan Schumacher (born July 21 1981 in Großbettlingen, Esslingen) is a German professional Road racing cyclist. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Blake Colin Lewis (born July 21, 1981) is an American Singer-songwriter, beatboxer and philanthropist who was the runner-up Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Stephen Martin Jocz (nicknamed Stevo 32 or Stevo) was born on July 23, 1981, and is best known as the Drummer for Canadian Sum 41 (sometimes referred to as The Sums) is a Canadian Pop punk band from Ajax Ontario. Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Jarkko Nieminen (born July 23, 1981 in Masku, Finland) is a professional Tennis player from Finland Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Summer Glau (born July 24 1981 is an American Dancer and actress, best known for playing River Tam in the short-lived Science fiction series Firefly is an American Science fiction Television series created by writer/director Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Jani Rita (born July 25, 1981 in Helsinki, Finland) is a professional Ice hockey winger Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Fernando Alonso Díaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Matthew Charles Sanders, better known by his stage name M Shadows (born July 31, 1981) in Huntington Beach California) is the Vocalist Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Eric Lawrence Lively (born July 31 1981) is an American Actor. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently Vernon A Carey (born July 31, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football Offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Marques Barrett Houston (born August 4 1981 is an American R&B Singer and Actor. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Carl Demonte Crawford (born August 5 1981 in) is the starting Left fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Rachel Joy Scott ( August 5, 1981 – April 20, 1999) was the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre, which claimed 1999)
• August 5 - Kō Shibasaki, Japanese singer and actress
• August 6 - Vitantonio Liuzzi, Italian race car driver
• August 8 - Roger Federer, Swiss tennis player
• August 8 - Harel Skaat, Israeli singer
• August 8 - Meagan Good, American actress
• August 8 - Kaori Iida, Japanese singer and actress
• August 10 - Natsumi Abe, Japanese singer and actress
• August 11 - Sandi Thom, Scottish singer & song writer
• August 12 - Djibril Cissé, French footballer
• August 12 - Steve Talley, American actor
• August 15 - Song Ji-hyo, South Korean actress
• August 16 - Taylor Rain, American actress
• August 20 - Benjamin Barnes, English actor (Prince Caspian)
• August 24 - Chad Michael Murray, American actor
• August 25 - Rachel Bilson, American actress
• August 28 - Charlie Frye, Natiional Football League quarterback
• August 29 - Lanny Barbie, American actress
• August 30 - Brian J. Robinson, Canadian musician (A Wilhelm Scream)
• August 30 - Tresor Kandol, Leeds United footballer

September-October

• September 1 - Clinton Portis, American football player
• September 1 - Michael Adamthwaite, Canadian voice actor
• September 2 - Bracha van Doesburgh, Dutch actress
• September 3 - Fearne Cotton, British television presenter
• September 4 - Beyoncé Knowles, American actress and R&B singer (Destiny's Child)
• September 4 - Lacey Mosley, American lead vocalist (Flyleaf)
• September 6 - Yumiko Cheng, Hong Kong singer
• September 8 - Jonathan Taylor Thomas, American actor
• September 9 - Julie Gonzalo, Argentinian actress
• September 11 - Dylan Klebold, American murderer (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. born on August 5, 1981 in Toshima, Tokyo, is a Japanese singer and actress Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Vitantonio "Tonio" Liuzzi (born 6 August 1981 in Locorotondo) is an Italian Formula One test driver for the Force Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Roger Federer (ˈrɒdʒə ˈfɛdərər born August 8 1981 is a Swiss professional Tennis player who is currently ranked World No Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Harel Skaat (הראל סקעת (born August 8 1981 in Kfar Saba) is an Israeli Singer of Yemenite Jewish descent who quickly rose to fame as the runner-up Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Meagan Monique Good (born August 8 1981 is an American film and television actress Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. is a Japanese pop singer and Actress, associated with Hello! Project and best known as a founding member of the girl band Morning Musume. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire born August 10, 1981 in Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan, is a Japanese singer and actress and a former member of Morning Musume. Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation Alexandria "Sandi" Thom (born 11 August 1981 is a Scottish Singer-songwriter from Macduff in Aberdeenshire. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Djibril Cissé (born 12 August 1981, in Arles, France) is a French international football player of Ivorian Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Steve "Stevie" Talley (born August 12 1981 in Indianapolis Indiana, U Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Song Ji-hyo (born Cheon Seong-im, August 15, 1981) is a South Korean TV and film Actress. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Taylor Rain (born on August 16, 1981 in Long Beach California, U Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Benjamin "Ben" Barnes (born August 20, 1981) is an English actor For the book about Caspian X see Prince Caspian. For its film adaptation see The Chronicles of Narnia Prince Caspian Caspian X King of Narnia Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Chad Michael Murray (born August 24 1981) is an American Actor, former male fashion model, and Teen idol. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Charles Lester Frye (born August 28, 1981 in Norwalk Ohio) is an American football Quarterback who currently plays for the Seattle Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Lanny Barby (born 29 August 1981 in Montreal, Quebec) is a French Canadian pornographic actress. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Brian J Robinson is a current bassist for Nitro Records ' A Wilhelm Scream. A Wilhelm Scream is a Punk rock / Melodic hardcore band from New Bedford Massachusetts. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Trésor Osmar Kandol (born August 30 1981 in Banga, Zaire) is a Congolese footballer Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Clinton Earl Portis (born September 1, 1981 in Laurel, Mississippi) is an American football Running back for the Washington Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Michael David Adamthwaite (born September 1, 1981) is a Canadian voice actor Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Bracha Seymens de Vries van Doesburgh (born September 2 1981 in Enschede) is a Dutch actress. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Fearne Cotton (born 3 September 1981 is an English Presenter known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Lacey Flyleaf is an American alternative rock band that formed in the Belton Band history Early on Lacey Mosley started playing music Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Yumiko Cheng, whose real name in English is Joyce Cheng, is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer born in Shanghai and grew up in Perth, Australia Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Jonathan Taylor Thomas (born September 8, 1981) is an American Actor and former Child actor and Teen idol. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Julie Gonzalo (born September 9, 1981) is an Argentine - American Actress and Pop singer. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Eric David Harris (April 9 1981 – April 20 1999 and Dylan Bennet Klebold (September 11 1981 – April 20 1999 were the High school seniors who committed 1999)
• September 12 - Jennifer Hudson, American singer and actress
• September 14 - Ashley Roberts, singer The Pussycat Dolls
• September 14 - Miyavi, Japanese-Korean singer and musician
• September 16 - Alexis Bledel, American actress
• September 16 - Fan Bingbing, Chinese actress
• September 21 - Nicole Richie, American actress, singer and socialite
• September 22 - Ashley Drane, American actress
• September 23 - Misti Traya, American actress
• September 23 - Natalie Horler, German singer Cascada
• September 23 - Robert Doornbos, Dutch race car driver
• September 25 - Rocco Baldelli, baseball player
• September 26 - Christina Milian, American R&B singer and actress
• September 26 - Serena Williams, American tennis player
• September 29 - Suzanne Shaw, British singer Hear'Say
• September 30 - Cecelia Ahern, Irish author and daughter of Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach
• September 30 - Dominique Moceanu, American gymnast

• October 3 - Zlatan Ibrahimović, Swedish footballer
• October 3 - Amanda Walsh, Canadian actress
• October 5 - Enrico Fabris, Italian speed skater
• October 8 - Raffi Torres, Canadian ice hockey player
• October 8 - Ruby (Egyptian Singer), Egyptian singer
• October 9 - Peter Hill, British photographer
• October 9 - Zachery Ty Bryan, American actor
• October 9 - Ryoichi Maeda, Japanese footballer
• October 11 - Beau Brady, Australian actor
• October 13 - Ryan Ashford, English footballer
• October 15 - Elena Dementieva, Russian tennis player
• October 20 - Willis McGahee, American football player
• October 21 - Nemanja Vidić, Manchester United player
• October 22 - Michael Fishman, American actor
• October 23 - Olivier Occean, Canadian footballer
• October 24 - Mallika Sherawat, Indian actress
• October 25 - Shaun Wright-Phillips, English footballer
• October 25 - Austin Winkler, American lead vocalist (Hinder)
• October 26 - Guy Sebastian, original Australian Idol 2003 singer
• October 28 - Milan Baroš, Czech footballer
• October 28 - Dwayne Cameron, New Zealand actor
• October 29 - Amanda Beard, American swimmer
• October 30 - Ivanka Trump, American model
• October 31 - Selina Ren, member of Taiwanese girl-group S.H.E
• October 31 - Irina Denezhkina, Russian writer
• October 31 - Frank Iero, American guitarist (My Chemical Romance)

November-December

• November 1 - LaTavia Roberson, American singer (Destiny's Child)
• November 2 - Tatiana Totmianina, Russian figure skater
• November 3 - Blair Chenoweth, American beauty queen
• November 3 - Jackie Gayda, American professional wrestler
• November 4 - Vince Wilfork, American football player
• November 4 - Paul Tucker Canadian comic-book artist. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12 1981 is an American actress, singer and model. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Ashley Maria Roberts (born September 14 1981. is an American Dancer, Singer, and Actress. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Miyavi (born September 14, 1981, in Konohana-ku Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese rock guitarist currently known for his Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Kimberly Alexis Bledel (born September 16 1981 is an American actress and former fashion model Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Fan Bingbing ( Chinese: 范冰冰 Pinyin: Fàn Bīngbīng; born 16 September, 1981) is a popular Chinese actress Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Nicole Camille Richie (born September 21, 1981) is an American Actress, Author, Celebutante, and an aspiring Singer Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Misti Traya (born September 23, 1981) is an American actress She landed her first prime time television series regular role playing 15-year-old Allison Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Natalie Christine Horler (born September 23 1981 is an English - German Singer, known internationally as the lead singer for the German Eurodance Cascada (kæˈskɑːdə is a German Eurodance group most famous for their hit singles " Everytime We Touch " (which won them a World Music Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Robert Michael Doornbos ( (born September 23 1981) is a Dutch Racing driver. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Rocco Daniel Baldelli (born September 25, 1981 in Woonsocket Rhode Island) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Christine Flores (born September 26 1981 Milian describes her family as her "everything" and said that although she got along with everyone as a child she "didn't Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26 1981 is a professional tennis player who is currently ranked World No Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Suzanne Shaw (born Suzanne Crowshaw on 29 September 1981 is an English Actress, Singer and Television personality. Hear’Say were a British manufactured pop group created in February 2001 from the winners of Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Cecelia Ahern (b 30 September 1981 in Dublin, in Ireland) is an Irish Novelist, since 2004 Patrick Bartholomew "Bertie" Ahern ( Irish: Pádraig Parthalán Ó hEachthairn, born 12 September 1951 is an Irish politician who served The Taoiseach (ˈtiːʃəx in English t̪ˠiːʃʲəx (plural Taoisigh ( or) in Irish) also referred to as An Taoiseach ( t̪ˠiːʃʲəx is the the Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the Magnificent Seven (gymnastics Dominique Helena Moceanu (born September 30 1981 in Hollywood California) is an American Gymnast of Romanian descent Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Zlatan Ibrahimović (born October 3, 1981 in Malmö, Sweden) is a Swedish football Striker of Bosnian Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Amanda Walsh (born October 3 1981 is a Canadian Actress and former VJ for the Canadian Television station MuchMusic Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Enrico Fabris (born 5 October 1981, Asiago, Province of Vicenza) is an Italian long track speed skater who has won three Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Raphael "Raffi" Torres (b 8 October, 1981 in Toronto Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Rania Hussein' ( Arabic: رانيا حسين (born October 8, 1981) known as Ruby ( Arabic: روبي sometimes transliterated Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Peter Hill is an English, and entirely self-taught rock music photographer who tours with and documents a variety of bands from all over the world Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Zachery Tyler Bryan ( October 9, 1981) is an American Actor known for his role as Brad Taylor on the American sitcom Home Improvement Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Jubilo Iwata of the J-League. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Beau Brady (born 11 October 1981 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian actor best known for his role as Noah Lawson on Soap opera Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Ryan Ashford (born October 13, 1981) is an English former professional footballer. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Elena Dementieva (; (born 15 October 1981, Moscow) is a professional tennis player from Russia who has won two Olympic medals in singles Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Willis Andrew McGahee (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football Running back in the National Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Nemanja Vidić ( Serbian Cyrillic: Немања Видић (born 21 October 1981 in Titovo Užice, Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Michael Desmond Fishman (born Michael Desmond Quatil October 22, 1981) is an American actor best known for playing Roseanne Barr and Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Olivier Occean (born October 23, 1981 in Brossard, Quebec, Canada) is a Canadian Soccer player who currently plays for Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Mallika Sherawat (मल्लिका शेरावत born October 24, 1981 as Reema Lamba in Karnal, Haryana, India Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Shaun Lombe Cameron Wright-Phillips (born 25 October 1981 in Greenwich, London is an English football player and is currently playing in his second spell at Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Austin Winkler (born October 25, 1981) is the lead vocalist for the Oklahoma City based rock band Hinder. Hinder is an American band from Oklahoma,that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and Singer Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Guy Theodore Sebastian (born October 26, 1981) is an Australian, Singer-songwriter and winner of the first Australian Idol Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Milan Baroš (born 28 October, 1981 in Valašské Meziříčí, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a Czech international Events 306 - Maxentius is proclaimed Roman Emperor. 312 - Battle of Milvian Bridge: Constantine Dwayne Cameron (born October 28, 1981) is a New Zealand film and television actor Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Amanda Ray Beard (born October 29 1981 in Newport Beach California) is an Olympic-level swimmer and model from the United States of America Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Ivanka Marie Trump (born October 30, 1981 in New York City, New York) is an American Businesswoman and one-time Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Jen Chia-Hsüan, more commonly credited as Selina, is a member of the Taiwanese girl-band S SHE is a Taiwanese Girl group whose members are Selina Ren, Hebe Tian, and Ella Chen. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Irina Denezhkina ( Russian: Ирина Денежкина born October 31, 1981 in Yekaterinburg) is a Russian Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Frank Anthony Iero (born 31 October 1981) is the rhythm guitarist, backup vocalist and a member of the Alternative rock band My Chemical Romance (often shortened to MCR or' My Chem') is an American alternative / post-hardcore quintet that formed in 2001 Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi LaTavia Marie Roberson (born November 1, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is an American Singer-songwriter, as well as an original Destiny's Child (sometimes referred to as DC or DC3) was an R&B and pop Girl group comprising lead singer Beyoncé Knowles Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Tatiana Totmianina (Татьяна Тотьмянина (born November 2 1981 in Perm, Russia) is a retired pairs figure skater Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Blair Jane Chenoweth (born 3 November 1981 is a beauty queen from Anchorage Alaska who has competed in the 2003 Miss America pageant and in the 2007 Miss USA Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. Jacquelyn Suzanne Gayda-Haas (born November 3 1980) 2004-2005 In early 2004 Gayda teamed up with Stacy Keibler, with the duo proclaiming Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Vincent Lamar Wilfork (born November 4, 1981 in Boynton Beach Florida) is an American football player who plays at starting Nose tackle Events 1333 - Flood of the Arno River, causing massive damage in Florence as recorded by the Florentine chronicler Giovanni Villani Paul Tucker is the name of Paul Tucker (musician (born 1968 UK musician former member of the band Lighthouse Family Paul Tucker (banker
• November 6 - Cassie Bernall, American murder victim (d. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Cassie René Bernall ( November 6, 1981 &ndash April 20, 1999) was a student killed in the Columbine High School massacre, aged 17 1999)
• November 7 - George Pilkington, Port Vale footballer
• November 8 - Joe Cole, English footballer
• November 8 - Azura Skye, American actress
• November 10 - Tony Blanco, Dominican baseball player
• November 10 - Jason Dunham, American Medal of Honor recipient (d. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat George Pilkington (born 7 November 1981 in Rugeley, Staffordshire) is an English professional footballer who plays for Port Vale Football Club are an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. Football is the word given to a number of similar Team sports all of which involve (to varying degrees kicking a Ball with the foot in an attempt to score a Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Joseph John "Joe" Cole (born 8 November 1981 in Islington, London) is a professional footballer who plays for Chelsea of the English Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Azura Skye (born November 8 1981) is an American Actress known for her role as 'Jane' in the two season TV Show Zoe Duncan Jack Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Tony Enrique Blanco (born November 10, 1981 in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball / Minor League Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Jason Dunham (10 November 1981 &ndash 22 April 2004 was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps who served with 4th Platoon, Company K 2004)
• November 10 - Alison Waite, American model
• November 11 - Natalie Glebova, Canadian beauty queen
• November 11 - Jyothika, Indian actress
• November 11 - Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg
• November 13 - Mark Cardona, Filipino basketball player
• November 13 - Shawn Yue, Hong Kong actor and singer
• November 15 - Lorena Ochoa, Mexican golfer
• November 17 - Sarah Harding, British singer (Girls Aloud, Amy Lee Lead composer for Evanescence
• November 18 - Gian Magdangal, Filipino singer and actor
• November 20 - Kimberley Walsh, British singer (Girls Aloud)
• November 21 - Bryant McFadden, American football player
• November 22 - Ben Adams, British singer (a1)
• November 22 - Seweryn Gancarczyk, Polish footballer
• November 25 - Xabi Alonso, Spanish footballer
• November 26 - Natasha Bedingfield, British singer
• November 26 - Aurora Snow, American actress
• November 29 - Tom Hurndall, British photographer (d. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Alison Waite (born November 10, 1981 in Los Altos, California) is an American model and Student. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Natalie Glebova, (born November 11 1981) is a Russian Canadian beauty queen who has held the title Miss Universe 2005 Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Jyothika Sadanah Saravanan ( ஜோதிகா சாதானா சரவணன்) is a Tamil actress who has acted in the Tamil and some Telugu Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Ancestry See also Grand Duke of Luxembourg Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Mark "Macmac" Cardona is a Filipino professional basketball player currently playing for the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals Team in the Philippine Basketball Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Shawn Yue Man-Lok is an actor/singer based in Hong Kong. A former model he has starred in many Cantonese movies such as Jiang Hu and Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Childhood and amateur career Ochoa grew up next door to the Guadalajara Country Club and took up golf at the age of five Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Sarah Nicole Harding (born 17 November 1981 in Ascot) is an English singer in the Girl group Girls Aloud, and model. Girls Aloud are a British Girl group created by ITV1 Talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002 Amy Lynn Hartzler ( née Lee; born December 13, 1981) best known as Amy Lee, is an American Singer-songwriter Evanescence is an American Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Giancarlo "Gian" Alzate Magdangal Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Kimberley Jane Walsh (born 20 November 1981 is an English singer and member of pop group Girls Aloud. Girls Aloud are a British Girl group created by ITV1 Talent show Popstars The Rivals in 2002 Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Bryant McFadden (born November 21, 1981 in Kingstree, South Carolina) is a National Football League Cornerback for the Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Ben Adams (born Benjamin Stevens Adams 22 November 1981, in Greater London, UK) is a British pop A1 (stylised as a1) were a British - Norwegian Boy band whose first single " Be the First to Believe " was released in Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Seweryn Gancarczyk (born November 22, 1981 in Dębica, Poland) is a professional Polish football player for Metalist Kharkiv Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Natasha Anne Bedingfield (26 November 1981 is an English pop singer and Songwriter. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Aurora Snow (born November 26, 1981 in Santa Maria California) is the pseudonym of an American pornographic actress and occasional Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Thomas "Tom" Hurndall (29 November 1981 &ndash 13 January 2004 was a British photography student a Volunteer for the International Solidarity Movement 2004)
• December 2 - Britney Spears, American singer
• December 2 - David Villa, Spanish footballer
• December 3 - Brian Bonsall, American actor
• December 3 - Tyjuan Hagler, American football player
• December 4 - Lila McCann, American singer
• December 9 - Dia Mirza, Bollywood actress
• December 9 - Jacob Stewart, St. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Britney Jean Spears (born December 2 1981 is an American recording artist and entertainer Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire David Villa Sánchez (born December 4, 1981 in Langreo, Asturias, Spain) nicknamed El Guaje ( The Kid Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981 in Torrance California) is a former Child actor. Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French Tyjuan Cedric Hagler (born December 3, 1981 in Kankakee Illinois) is an NFL player "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. Lila Elaine McCann (born December 4 1981 in Steilacoom Washington) is an American Country music singer who made her debut at age sixteen with the single "Down Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Dia Mirza Handrich (दिया मिर्ज़ा or Diya Mirza Handrich, nicknamed Dee, (born 9 December 1981 is an Indian model Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Jacob Henry Stewart ( January 15, 1829 &ndash August 25, 1884) was a Representative for the U Thomas based songwriter/guitarist
• December 11 - Zacky Vengeance, American guitarist (Avenged Sevenfold)
• December 12 - Spencer Johnson, NFL player
• December 13 - Amy Lee, American pianist/singer/songwriter (Evanescence)
• December 14 - Amber Chia, Malaysian model and actress
• December 15 - Thomas Herrion, American football player (d. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Zacky Vengeance (born Zachary James Baker on December 11 1981 is the rhythm guitarist and back up vocalist for the band Avenged Sevenfold. Avenged Sevenfold is an American Hard rock band formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach California. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Spencer Johnson (born December 12, 1981 in Waynesboro Mississippi) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Buffalo Events 1294 - Saint Celestine V abdicates the papacy after only five months Celestine hoped to return to his previous life Amy Lynn Hartzler ( née Lee; born December 13, 1981) best known as Amy Lee, is an American Singer-songwriter Evanescence is an American Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Amber Chia (, Pinyin: Xiè Lìpíng; born December 14 1981 is an Malaysian model Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Thomas Herrion ( December 15, 1981 – August 20, 2005) was an American football player for the San Francisco 49ers 2005)
• December 15 - Donal Coonan, UK presenter for Channel 4's webshow thisisaknife
• December 16 - Anna Sedokova, Ukrainian singer
• December 21 - Cristian Zaccardo, Italian footballer
• December 24 - Dima Bilan, Russian pop-singer
• December 27 - Emilie de Ravin, Australian actress
• December 27 - Yuvraj Singh, Indian cricketer
• December 28 - Elizabeth Jordan Carr, first American test-tube baby
• December 28 - Sienna Miller, American-born actress
• December 28 - Khalid Boulahrouz, Dutch footballer
• December 29 - Shizuka Arakawa, Japanese figure skater
• December 29 - Angela Via, American singer
• December 30 - Kyle Eckel, National Football League player
• December 30 - Haley Paige, American actress (d. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Donal Clifford Coonan (born December 15, 1981 in London, England) was the presenter of Channel 4 's The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began thisisaknife is a biweekly web show presented by Donal Coonan, produced for Channel 4 in the UK, and Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Cristian Zaccardo, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI, (born December 21, 1981 in Formigine, Modena) is an Italian World Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Dima Bilan (Дима Билан birth name Viktor Nikolaevich Belan, ru Виктор Николаевич Белан 24 December, 1981 in Ust-Dzheguta Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Emilie de Ravin (pronounced də ˈrævɪn (born 27 December 1981 is an Australian actress. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Yuvraj Singh (ਯੁਵਰਾਜ ਸਿੰਘ born 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh, India is a Cricketer from India and the son of former Indian fast bowler Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Elizabeth Jordan Carr (born 28 December 1981) was the United States ' first Baby born from the In-vitro fertilization procedure Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Sienna Rose Miller (born December 28, 1981) is an American -born English Actress, Model, Socialite, and part-time Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Khalid Boulahrouz December 28, 1981, in Maassluis, Netherlands is a Dutch footballer of Berber Moroccan Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II is a Japanese Figure skater. She is the 2006 Olympic Champion and the 2004 World Champion. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Angela Vía (born December 29, 1981 as Angela Jolene Trullinger Villarreal) is an American singer/songwriter from Texas. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Kyle Eckel (born December 30, 1981 in) is an American football fullback who is currently a Free agent. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Maryam Irene Haley (December 30 1981 – August 21 2007 In an affidavit regarding her first marriage she stated that " was molested by an uncle which my parents knew about 2007)

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• January 5 - Harold C. Urey, American chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Harold Clayton Urey ( April 29, 1893 &ndash January 5, 1981) was an American Physical chemist whose pioneering work The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1893)
• January 5 - Lanza del Vasto, Italian-born philosopher, poet, and activist (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Lanza del Vasto, (Giuseppe Giovanni Luigi Enrico Lanza di Trabia ( September 29 1901 &ndash January 5 1981) was a philosopher poet artist 1901)
• January 6 - A. J. Cronin, Scottish novelist (b. Year 1901 ( MCMI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Archibald Joseph Cronin (19 July 1896–6 January 1981 was 1896)
• January 10 - Katherine Alexander, American actress (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. Katherine Alexander, ( 22 September 1898 - 10 January 1981) was an American Film Actress and Broadway 1898)
• January 23 - Samuel Barber, American composer (b. Year 1898 ( MDCCCXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Samuel Osborne Barber II ( March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American Composer of Orchestral, Opera, 1910)
• January 31 - Cozy Cole, American jazz drummer (b. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Cozy Cole ( October 17 1909 – January 31 1981) was a jazz drummer who scored a #1 hit with the record 1909)
• February 1 - Geirr Tveitt, Norwegian composer (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Geirr Tveitt, born Nils Tveit ( October 19, 1908 &ndash February 1, 1981) was a Norwegian Composer and Pianist 1908)
• February 9 - Bill Haley, American musician (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. This article is specifically about the singer For detailed information about his rock and roll group see Bill Haley & His Comets. 1925)
• February 15 - Karl Richter, German conductor (b. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Karl Richter ( October 15, 1926 &ndash February 15, 1981) was a German conductor, Organist, and Harpsichordist 1926)
• February 18 - John Knudsen Northrop, American airplane manufacturer (b. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy John Knudsen "Jack" Northrop ( November 10, 1895 &ndash February 18, 1981) was an American aircraft industrialist 1895)
• February 20 - Baron Nicolas de Gunzburg, French magazine editor and playboy (b. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Baron Nicolas Louis Alexandre de Gunzburg ( December 12, 1904 &ndash February 20, 1981) was an Editor in chief of Town & 1904)
• February 26 - Howard Hanson, American composer (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Howard Harold Hanson ( October 28, 1896 &ndash February 26, 1981) was an American Composer, conductor, educator 1896)
• February 27 - Jacob H. Gilbert, American politician (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 1560 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation Jacob H Gilbert ( June 17, 1920 - February 27, 1981) was a United States Representative from New York between 1960 and 1920)
• March 6 - George Geary, English cricketer (b. Year 1920 ( MCMXX) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920 of the Gregorian calendar Events 1079 - Omar Khayyám completes the Iranian calendar. 1454 - Thirteen Years' War: Delegates of George Geary (July 9 1893 Barwell, Leicestershire, England – March 6 1981 Leicester, England was easily the greatest Cricketer 1893)
• March 7 - Kiril Kondrashin, Russian conductor (b. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus Kirill Petrovich Kondrashin ( Russian: Кири́лл Петро́вич Кондра́шин Kirill Petrovič Kondrašin; March 6, 1914 &ndash 1914)
• March 9 - Max Delbrück, German biologist, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Max Ludwig Henning Delbrück ( September 4, 1906 &ndash March 9, 1981) was a German-American Biophysicist and Nobel The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (Nobelpriset i fysiologi eller medicin is awarded once a year by the Swedish Karolinska Institute. 1906)
• March 23 - Beatrice Tinsley, English astronomer (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Beatrice Muriel Hill Tinsley ( January 27, 1941 - March 23, 1981) was a New Zealand Astronomer and Cosmologist 1941)
• March 30 - DeWitt Wallace, American magazine publisher (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. DeWitt Wallace ( November 12, 1890 &ndash March 30, 1981, also known as William Roy) was a United States Magazine 1889)
• March 31 - Frank Tieri, American gangster (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Alphonse Frank Tieri, aka "the Old Man" and "Funzi" ( February 22, 1904 - March 31, 1981) was 1904)

April-June

• April 3 - Juan Trippe, Airline entrepreneur (b. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Juan Terry Trippe ( June 27 1899 – April 3 1981) was a US Airline Entrepreneur and pioneer and the 1899)
• April 5 - Maurice Zbriger, Canadian violinist, composer and conductor (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Maurice Zbriger (born July 10 1896, Kamenets-Podolskiy, Ukraine; died April 5 1981, Montreal, Canada 1896)
• April 7 - Norman Taurog, American film director (b. Year 1896 ( MDCCCXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Norman Rae Taurog ( February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an Academy Award -winning American film director born in Chicago 1899)
• April 12 - Joe Louis, American boxer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Joseph Louis Barrow ( May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) better known as Joe Louis, was a heavyweight boxing champion. 1914)
• April 18 - James H. Schmitz, German-born writer (b. Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. James Henry Schmitz ( October 15 1911 – April 18, 1981) was an American Writer born in Hamburg, Germany 1911)
• April 27 - John Aspinwall Roosevelt, American businessman and philanthropist (b. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated John Aspinwall Roosevelt ( March 13 1916 &ndash April 27 1981) was the 6th and last child of the 32nd President of the United States Franklin 1916)

• May 5 - Bobby Sands, Irish republican (hunger strike) (b. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John Robert Gerard Sands (Roibeard Gearóid Ó Seachnasaigh commonly known as Bobby Sands, (9 March 1954 – 5 May 1981 was a Provisional Irish Republican Army 1954)
• May 9 - Nelson Algren, American author (b. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Nelson Algren ( March 28, 1909 &ndash May 9, 1981) was an American writer 1909)
• May 9 - Ralph Allen, English footballer (b. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Ralph Slack Littlewood Allen ( June 30, 1906 - May 9, 1981) was an English professional footballer 1906)
• May 11 - Odd Hassel, Norwegian chemist, Nobel Prize laureate (b. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Odd Hassel ( May 17 1897 &mdash May 11 1981 was a Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate The Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Nobelpriset i kemi is awarded annually by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to scientists in the various fields of Chemistry. 1897)
• May 11 - Bob Marley, Jamaican singer and musician (b. Year 1897 ( MDCCCXCVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley OM (February 6 1945 – May 11 1981 was a Jamaican Musician, Singer-songwriter and Rastafarian 1945)
• May 18 - William Saroyan, American author (b. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar Events 1152 - Henry II of England marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. William Saroyan ( August 31, 1908 - May 18 1981) was an Armenian American Author. 1908)
• May 30 - Don Ashby, Canadian ice hockey player (b. Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Donald Allan Ashby ( March 8, 1955 - May 30, 1981) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey centre who played 1955)
• June 1 - Carl Vinson, U. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Carl Vinson ( November 18, 1883 – June 1, 1981) was a United States Representative from Georgia. S. Congressman (b. 1883)
• June 2 - Rino Gaetano, Italian singer-songwriter (b. Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks Salvatore Antonio "Rino" Gaetano ( Crotone, October 29, 1950 - Rome, June 2, 1981) was an Italian 1950)
• June 9 - Allen Ludden, American television game show host (b. Year 1950 ( MCML) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits Allen Ludden ( October 5, 1917 - June 9, 1981) was an American Television presenter and Game show host 1917)
• June 10 - Jenny Maxwell, American actress (b. Year 1917 ( MCMXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Jenny Maxwell ( September 3 1941 – June 10 1981) was an American film and television actress probably best-remembered for her role 1941)
• June 17 - Sir Richard O'Connor, English general (b. Year 1941 ( MCMXLI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (the link will display 1941 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat General Sir Richard Nugent O'Connor KT, GCB, DSO & Bar, MC, ADC ( 21 August 1889 &ndash 1889)
• June 17 - Zerna Sharp, American writer and educator (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat Zerna Addis Sharp ( August 12, 1889 - June 17, 1981) US Author, writer and teacher 1889)
• June 18 - Pamela Hansford Johnson, English poet, novelist, playwright, literary and social critic (b. Year 1889 ( MDCCCLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Pamela Hansford Johnson Baroness Snow ( 29 May 1912 – 18 June 1981) was an English novelist playwright poet literary and social 1912)
• June 19 - Lotte Reiniger, German-born silhouette animator (b. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros. Charlotte (Lotte Reiniger ( June 2, 1899 - June 19, 1981) was a German (and later a British) silhouette animator 1899)
• June 23 - Zarah Leander, Swedish actress and singer (b. Year 1899 ( MDCCCXCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Zarah Leander ( March 15, 1907 &ndash June 23, 1981) was a Swedish actress and singer 1907)
• June 28 - Terry Fox, Canadian athlete and cancer activist (b. Year 1907 ( MCMVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Terrance Stanley "Terry" Fox, CC ( July 28, 1958 – June 28, 1981) was a Canadian humanitarian, 1958)

July-September

• July 8 - Joe McDonnell, Irish political prisoner (b. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Joe McDonnell ( Irish name: Seosamh Mac Dónaill; 14 September 1951 - 8 July 1981) was a volunteer 1951)
• July 16 - Harry Chapin, American singer and songwriter (b. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Harry Forster Chapin ( December 7, 1942 – July 16, 1981) was an American singer Songwriter, and Humanitarian 1942)
• July 27 - Adam Walsh, American murder victim, inspired Code Adam (b. Year 1942 ( MCMXLII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Adam John Walsh ( November 14, 1974 – c July 27, 1981) was an American boy who was abducted from a Sears department Code Adam is a internationally-recognized "missing child" safety program in the United States and Canada, originally created by Wal-Mart retail 1974)
• July 27 - William Wyler, American movie director (b. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. William Wyler ( July 1, 1902 – July 27, 1981) was a four-time Academy Award -winning motion picture director 1902)
• July 29 - Robert Moses, American urban planner (b. Year 1902 ( MCMII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emp