What Happened on February 23, 1981

Historical Events

Coup d'état

"Tejerazo" Spanish coup led by Civil Guard officer Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero Molina fails after televised speech by King Juan Carlos I

  • People magazine features drug ordeal of Mackenzie & Papa John Phillips

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Tillman, American football cornerback, born in Chicago, Illinois
  • Gareth Barry, English footballer (West Bromwich Albion F.C.), born in Hastings, United Kingdom

About February 23, 1981

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I Love A Rainy Night - Eddie Rabbitt
  • UK #1 Song: Shaddap You Face - Joe Dolce Music Theatre


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