What Happened in May 1981

1981 NBA Finals - Celtics Defeat Rockets

The 1981 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round of the 1980-81 NBA season, pitting the Boston Celtics against the Houston... Read more

"Pixote" Is Released

Pixote: a Lei do Mais Fraco (English: Pixote: The Law of the Weakest), (1981) is a Brazilian drama film directed by Hector Babenco. The screenplay... Read more

"Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar" by Frank Zappa Is Released

Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar is a triple vinyl album featuring live material recorded by Frank Zappa between February 1977 and December 1980. The... Read more

Len Barker Pitches a Perfect Game

Leonard Harold Barker III (born July 7, 1955 in Fort Knox, Kentucky), better known as Lenny Barker or Len Barker, is a former Major League Baseball... Read more

"Tinseltown Rebellion" by Frank Zappa Is Released

Tinseltown Rebellion is a double-album released by Frank Zappa in 1981. It was reissued on a single CD by Rykodisc. The opening track, "Fine... Read more

New York Islanders win Stanley Cup

The 1981 Stanley Cup Final was contested by the Minnesota North Stars making their first Finals appearance and the defending champion New York... Read more