What happened on Tuesday December 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on December 01, 1981:

• First Official Recognition of AIDS On December 1, 1981, medical professionals and researchers officially identified and recognized the AIDS virus, marking a critical moment in medical history. This groundbreaking identification would later lead to extensive research, global health initiatives, and significant medical advancements in understanding and combating the disease.
• Tragic Yugoslavian DC-9 Crash in Corsica On December 1, 1981, a Yugoslavian DC-9 aircraft crashed into a mountain near Ajaccio Airport in Corsica, resulting in a catastrophic accident that claimed 178 lives. The plane, operated by Inex-Adria Aviopromet, encountered fatal navigational or weather-related challenges during its approach, leading to the devastating impact.
• Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Breaks NBA Scoring Record On December 1, 1981, basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made NBA history by surpassing Oscar Robertson to become the league's second all-time leading scorer. During a 117-86 victory by the Los Angeles Lakers against the Utah Jazz, Abdul-Jabbar scored 14 points, further cementing his legacy in professional basketball.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Dec. 01, 1981

Newspapers from Dec. 01, 1981

December 01, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 335th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1981 can also be written as 12/1/1981 in the US and as 1/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

Famous people born on December 01, 1981:

• Park Hyo-shin

  Prominent South Korean singer-songwriter and actor known for his powerful ballads and successful music career in the K-pop industry.

• Francia Márquez

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on December 1st

Famous people died on December 01, 1981:

• Russ Manning

  American author and illustrator (b. 1929).

• Estrid Ericson

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on December 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Commodores - Oh No
5. Air Supply - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
2. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. Prince - Controversy
4. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
5. Commodores - Oh No

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 01, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 09:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on December 01, 1981

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Someone born on December 01, 1981 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 8 days old,

or 2266 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15865 days old,

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

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 1st 2025.

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

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

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