What Happened in Feb 1981

"Killers" by Iron Maiden Is Released

Killers is the second album by English heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on February 2, 1981 in the UK, and June, 1981 in the US. The album... Read more

Rainbow release Difficult to Cure

Difficult to Cure is the fifth studio album released by Rainbow, in 1981, and marked a further commercialisation of the band's sound. Blackmore... Read more

Charlie Brenneman Is Born

Charlie Brenneman (born February 9, 1981) is a professional mixed martial arts fighter and winner of the first season of the popular television... Read more

Rush release Moving Pictures

Moving Pictures is the eighth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush. The album was recorded and mixed October to November 1980 at Le Studio,... Read more

Stardust Fire

The fire at the Stardust Club in Dublin in February 1981 was responsible for the deaths of 48 people. The investigation and subsequent Inquiry... Read more

Judas Priest release Point of Entry

Point of Entry is the seventh album from the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It was released on 26 February 1981. In 1980 Judas Priest... Read more

FDA Approves Sandoz's Restoril

Restoril is a sleeping aid used in the short-term treatment of insomnia, a condition in which patients have difficulty falling asleep or staying... Read more