Famous Deaths Happened In 1981

Jan 01 Hephzibah Menuhin, American-Jewish concert pianist (b. 1920) died on this day in history.  

Jan 02 On this day in history david Lynch, singer (Platters-My Prayer), dies at 51  

Jan 03 Princess Alice of Albany (b. 1883) died on this day in history.  

Jan 05 Harold C Urey, US chemist (Deuterium, Nobel 1934), dies at 87 in the year 1981.  

Jan 06 A[rchibald] J[oseph] Cronin, physician/author (Citadel), dies at 84 on this day in history.  

Jan 07 On this day in history jose Ardevol, composer, dies at 69  

Jan 08 On this day in history matthew Beard, entertainer, dies  

Jan 09 Kazimierz Serocki, composer, dies at 58 in the year 1981.  

Jan 10 In the year 1981 richard Boone, actor (Paladin-Have Gun Will Travel), dies at 63  

Jan 11 On this day in history beulah Bondi, actress (It's a Wonderful Life), dies at 88  

Jan 12 In the year 1981 beulah Bondi, actress (It's a Wonderful Life), dies at 89  

Jan 13 Emiel van Hemeldonck, Belgian writer (Mary, My Child), dies at 83 on this day in history.  

Jan 14 John O'Grady, Australian writer (Nino Culotta) (b. 1907) died on this day in history.  

Jan 15 On this day in history emanuel Celler, (Rep-D-NY, 1923-73), dies at 92  

Jan 16 In the year 1981 bernard Lee, actor (Fallen Idol, Dr No), dies at 73  

Jan 17 On this day in history bernard Lee, actor (M in James Bond Movies), dies at 73  

Jan 21 On this day in history allyn Joslyn, actor (They Won't Forget, Cafe Society), dies at 79  

Jan 22 Fannie Thomas, US, dies at 113 in the year 1981.  

Jan 23 In the year 1981 bobby Sherwood, orch leader (Milton Berle Show), dies at 66  

Jan 25 Adele Marie Astaire, sister of Fred Astaire, dies at 82 on this day in history.  

Jan 27 On this day in history leo Collard, Belgian minister of Education (1946/54-58), dies at 78  

Jan 29 On this day in history cozy Cole, rocker (Topsy Part II), dies  

Feb 01 Donald W Douglas, US aviation pionieer/builder, dies at 88 on this day in history.  

Feb 02 Donald W Douglas, US aircraft pioneer/builder, dies at 88 on this day in history.  

Feb 05 In the year 1981 barend Barendse, Dutch sportscaster, dies at 73  

Feb 06 On this day in history death of hugo Montenegro, American film music composer (b. 1925)  

Feb 07 Frederika of Hanover, Queen of Greece (b. 1917) died on this day in history.  

Feb 09 On this day in history bill Haley, vocalist (Rock Around Clock), dies of heart attack at 55  

Feb 12 In the year 1981 jean Dixon, actress (Joy of Livng, You Only Live Once), dies  

Feb 15 Jack Crapp, cricketer (7 Tests for England 1948-49, 319 runs), dies in the year 1981.  

Feb 16 Howard Hanson, composer, dies at 84 on this day in history.  

Feb 18 On this day in history death of john Knudsen Northrop, American aircraft manufacturer (b. 1895)  

Feb 19 On this day in history frank Merrik, composer, dies at 94  

Feb 26 In the year 1981 fC Terborgh, [Reijnier Flaes], lawyer/writer (Turkish War), dies at 79  

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Apr 02 In the year 1981 birth of michael Clarke, Australian cricketer  

Apr 02 Bethany Joy Lenz-Galeotti, American actress was born on this day in history.  

Apr 28 In the year 1981 birth of jessica Alba, American actress  

Apr 30 John O'Shea, Irish footballer was born on this day in history.  

Apr 30 Emma Pierson, British actress was born on this day in history.  

May 19 On this day in history birth of georges St. Pierre, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter  

May 19 Luciano Figueroa, Argentine footballer was born in the year 1981.  

May 22 Bryan Danielson, American professional wrestler was born on this day in history.