The #1 song on October 21, 1981

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) By Christopher Cross

Other #1 songs on October 21, 1981

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 R&B Song

Never Too Much
Luther Vandross

#1 Country Song

Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)
Charley Pride

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 21 birthdays in the 1980s

Shelden Williams
Basketball Player
Born October 21, 1983
Rachael Hip-Flores
TV Actress
Born October 21, 1987
Tony Junior
DJ
Born October 21, 1989
Mona Lisa Biswas
Movie Actress
Born October 21, 1982
Elijah King
Pop Singer
Born October 21, 1988
Jessica Michibata
Model
Born October 21, 1984