What happened on Thursday April 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1981:

• Syrian Military Bombing of Lebanese Christian Areas Syrian military aircraft conducted bombing raids on Lebanese Christian strongholds in Zahlé and East Beirut, dramatically escalating tensions and reigniting active hostilities in the Lebanese Civil War. These airstrikes represented a significant military escalation in the ongoing sectarian conflict.
• Lebanese Civil War Escalation: Christian Militia Clash with Syrian Army A significant confrontation erupted between Christian militia forces and the Syrian army in East Lebanon, marking another intense episode in the protracted Lebanese Civil War. The battle highlighted the complex sectarian tensions and external military interventions characterizing the conflict.
• Belgian Government Collapse The fourth government led by Prime Minister Wilfried Martens collapsed, reflecting the ongoing political instability in Belgium during the early 1980s. This resignation underscored the challenges of maintaining coalition governments in the country's complex political landscape.

Events in 1981

April 02, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1981

April 02, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1981 can also be written as 4/2/1981 in the US and as 2/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1981:

• Kapil Sharma

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• Bethany Joy Galeotti Lenz

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• Michele Boni
• Luiz Cané
• Manuel Borja Calbar Simón
• Miriam Cominelli
• Pati Feagiai
• Lourdes Cecilia Fernández
• Antōnīs Fōtsīs
• Amber Gray
• Walter Alexis Invernizzi
• Coen Janssen
• René Klingbeil
• Manabu Komatsubara
• Bethany Joy Lenz
• Mauro Minelli
• Est em
• Adam Shulman
• Raphaëlle Strub
• Shahrulnizam Mustapa

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 2nd

April 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Blondie - Rapture
2. John Lennon - Woman
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
5. Don McLean - Crying

April 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

April 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
3. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
5. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 05:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1981

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Someone born on April 02, 1981 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 12 days old,

or 2301 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16113 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1981?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 02, 1981.

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