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 in the year 1981.  

Jan 05 In the year 1981 harold C Urey, US chemist (Deuterium, Nobel 1934), dies at 87  

Jan 06 In the year 1981 a[rchibald] J[oseph] Cronin, physician/author (Citadel), dies at 84  

Jan 07 Jose Ardevol, composer, dies at 69 in the year 1981.  

Jan 08 Matthew Beard, entertainer, dies in the year 1981.  

Jan 09 On this day in history kazimierz Serocki, composer, dies at 58  

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

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

Jan 12 On this day in history 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 in the year 1981.  

Jan 15 In the year 1981 emanuel Celler, (Rep-D-NY, 1923-73), dies at 92  

Jan 16 Bernard Lee, actor (Fallen Idol, Dr No), dies at 73 in the year 1981.  

Jan 17 Bernard Lee, actor (M in James Bond Movies), dies at 73 in the year 1981.  

Jan 21 In the year 1981 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 On this day in history bobby Sherwood, orch leader (Milton Berle Show), dies at 66  

Jan 25 In the year 1981 adele Marie Astaire, sister of Fred Astaire, dies at 82  

Jan 27 In the year 1981 leo Collard, Belgian minister of Education (1946/54-58), dies at 78  

Jan 29 Cozy Cole, rocker (Topsy Part II), dies in the year 1981.  

Feb 01 On this day in history donald W Douglas, US aviation pionieer/builder, dies at 88  

Feb 02 In the year 1981 donald W Douglas, US aircraft pioneer/builder, dies at 88  

Feb 05 Barend Barendse, Dutch sportscaster, dies at 73 in the year 1981.  

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 Bill Haley, vocalist (Rock Around Clock), dies of heart attack at 55 in the year 1981.  

Feb 12 Jean Dixon, actress (Joy of Livng, You Only Live Once), dies on this day in history.  

Feb 15 Jack Crapp, cricketer (7 Tests for England 1948-49, 319 runs), dies on this day in history.  

Feb 16 On this day in history howard Hanson, composer, dies at 84  

Feb 18 John Knudsen Northrop, American aircraft manufacturer (b. 1895) died on this day in history.  

Feb 19 In the year 1981 frank Merrik, composer, dies at 94  

Feb 26 On this day in history 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 On this day in history birth of bethany Joy Lenz-Galeotti, American actress  

Apr 28 On this day in history 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 In the year 1981 birth of georges St. Pierre, Mixed Martial Arts Fighter  

May 19 Luciano Figueroa, Argentine footballer was born on this day in history.  

May 22 Bryan Danielson, American professional wrestler was born in the year 1981.