What happened on Saturday August 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1981:

• MTV Launches First Music Video Channel MTV (Music Television) begins broadcasting in the United States, marking a revolutionary moment in music and media history. The first music video aired is 'Video Killed The Radio Star' by the Buggles, symbolically signaling a new era of visual music consumption.
• Polish Political Leadership Change Polish Premier Mieczysław Jagielski resigns from his governmental position, signaling potential political shifts in Poland during the early 1980s.
• Iconic Duet Single Release Diana Ross and Lionel Richie release their romantic ballad 'Endless Love', which would become a significant hit and cultural touchstone of the early 1980s.
• Birth of M. Shadows Matthew Sanders, known professionally as M. Shadows, is born. He will later become the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
• Ashley Parker Angel Born Ashley Parker Angel, an American musician and former member of the boy band O-Town, is born.

Events in 1981

August 01, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1981

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1981

August 01, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1981 can also be written as 8/1/1981 in the US and as 1/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1981:

• M. Shadows

  Lead vocalist of the famous rock band Avenged Sevenfold, known for his distinctive vocal style.

• Sally Pressman

  American actress and dancer known for her roles in television series and stage performances.

• Dean Cox

  Australian footballer who played professionally in national leagues.

• Ashley Parker Angel
• Hans Lindberg

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1981:

• Paddy Chayefsky

  Renowned American screenwriter and playwright who won multiple Emmy Awards and an Oscar, best known for his critically acclaimed film...

• Julius Arigi

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
2. Air Supply - The One That You Love
3. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
4. Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

August 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

August 01, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
4. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
5. Teena Marie - Square Biz

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:18 am and setting at 09:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1981

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Someone born on August 01, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 13 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15992 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1981?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1981.

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