What happened on Sunday March 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1981:

• Bobby Sands Hunger Strike Begins Bobby Sands, a Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) member, initiated a hunger strike in HM Prison Maze, protesting for political prisoner status. This act would become a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland conflict, drawing international attention to the republican prisoners' struggle and ultimately leading to his death on May 5, 1981, after 66 days of fasting.
• Sophisticated Ladies Broadway Opening The musical 'Sophisticated Ladies', featuring Duke Ellington's music, premiered at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. The production would go on to run for an impressive 767 performances, showcasing the enduring appeal of Ellington's jazz compositions.
• Sally Little Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Sally Little secured victory at the LPGA Olympia Gold Golf Classic, adding another achievement to her sporting career.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Mar. 01, 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 01, 1981

March 01, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1981 can also be written as 3/1/1981 in the US and as 1/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people born on March 01, 1981:

• Ana Hickmann

  Brazilian supermodel and television host who has been a prominent figure in the fashion industry since the 1990s.

• Adam Lavorgna
• Jessica Miller (skater)

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1981:

• Tulio Botero Salazar

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
5. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Ultravox - Vienna
2. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
4. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
5. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 01:48 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1981

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Someone born on March 01, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 13 days old,

or 2306 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16145 days old,

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

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 1st 2026.

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

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

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