What happened on Sunday February 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1981:

• Infamous Underarm Bowling Incident During the final of the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup, Australian cricketer Trevor Chappell controversially bowled an underarm delivery to New Zealand's Brian McKechnie on the last ball, preventing New Zealand from potentially scoring the six runs needed to tie the match. This unsportsmanlike act directly led to the International Cricket Council banning underarm bowling as it violated the spirit of the game.
• French Military Export to Iraq The French government approved the sale of 60 Mirage fighter jets to Iraq, a significant military and diplomatic transaction during a period of regional geopolitical tension.
• NFL Pro Bowl in Honolulu The 11th NFL Pro Bowl was held in Honolulu, with the NFC all-stars defeating the AFC 21-7. This marked a significant milestone as it was the first time the NFL season extended into February.
• 31st NBA All-Star Game The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 123-120 in the 31st NBA All-Star Game, held in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Sophisticated Ladies Musical Premiere The musical 'Sophisticated Ladies', celebrating the music of Duke Ellington, premiered in New York City, showcasing the legendary jazz composer's influential musical legacy.
• Birth of Joseph Gordon-Levitt Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a prominent American actor known for roles in films like '500 Days of Summer' and 'Inception', was born in Los Angeles.
• Sandra Palmer's Golf Victory Sandra Palmer won the LPGA Whirlpool Golf Championship at Deer Creek, adding to her professional golf achievements.
• Dutch Antilles Census The population of the Dutch Antilles was recorded at 231,932 in this census.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1981

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1981

February 01, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1981 can also be written as 2/1/1981 in the US and as 1/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1981 in February 1981 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1981:

• Pablo Casado

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1981:

• Geirr Tveitt

  Renowned Norwegian composer and pianist known for his significant contributions to Nordic classical music, particularly compositions...

• Donald Wills Douglas

  Sr.

• Amato Gastaldi

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on February 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1981 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Blondie - The Tide Is High
2. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
3. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
4. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
5. Air Supply - Every Woman In The World

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
3. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
5. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

1. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
5. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 03:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1981

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Someone born on February 01, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 13 days old,

or 2310 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16173 days old,

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

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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

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

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