Today in History: 1981 The home computer ZX81 is launched
Also on this day in 1872, the air brake is patented
1981 The home computer ZX81 is launched
The British ZX81 was one of the world’s first home computer and was sold over 1.5 million times
1969 – Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison was arrested by Dade County a few days after his performance in Miami. He was charged of one felony and three misdemeanors related to indecent behavior he displayed on stage
1966 – Japan Plane Crash Mount Fuji
A BOAC British Boeing 707 crashed on Mount Fuji, Japan killing all 124 on board.
1984 – U.S.A. William Powell
Actor William Powell, who is most known for his detective role in “Thin Man” movies, passed away. He was 91 years old at this time. Powell co-starred along with Myrna Loy, with whom he was a detective couple in the above-mentioned motion picture productions (“Thin Man”). Powell also had previously played a villain in silent movies.
2014 – Kenya Taxi Drivers Protest Fees
Traffic in Kenya’s capital Nairobi came to a standstill as taxi operators barricaded streets in protest against the raising of parking fees in the city. Public transportation had a difficult time running and many commuters had to walk to their destinations.
