July 9, 1981 (Thursday)
- The Minitel videotex system for the general public was given its first test, in the town of Velizy, France, before being taken nationwide.
- Died: Meyer Levin, 65, American Jewish novelist
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“Children are as destined biologically to break away as we are, emotionally, to hold on and protect. But thinking independently comes of acting independently. It begins with a two-year-old doggedly pulling on flannel pajamas during a July heat wave and with parents accepting that the impulse is a good one. When we let go of these small tasks without anger or sorrow but with pleasure and pride we give each act of independence our blessing.”
—Cathy Rindner Tempelsman (20th century)