What happened on Sunday August 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 02, 1981:

• Historic Ashes Cricket Match: Botham's Remarkable Performance In a thrilling cricket match between Australia and England, Ian Botham delivered an extraordinary bowling performance, taking 5 wickets for just 11 runs in 14 overs. Australia was set a target of 151 runs but was dramatically bowled out for a mere 121 runs, showcasing Botham's decisive impact on the game.
• Rick Springfield's 'Jessie's Girl' Tops US Charts Rick Springfield's hit song 'Jessie's Girl' reached the number one position on the US music charts, becoming a defining pop culture moment of the early 1980s.
• The Specials' 'Ghost Town' Dominates UK Music Scene The Specials' influential ska track 'Ghost Town' claimed the top spot on the UK music charts, reflecting the social and political tensions of the era.
• Donna Caponi Young Wins LPGA Boston Five Golf Classic Professional golfer Donna Caponi Young secured victory at the prestigious LPGA Boston Five Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Aug. 02, 1981

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 1981

August 02, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1981 can also be written as 8/2/1981 in the US and as 2/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

Famous people born on August 02, 1981:

• Alexander Emelianenko

  Professional Russian mixed martial artist known for his heavyweight fighting career and significant presence in MMA competitions.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 2nd

Famous people died on August 02, 1981:

• Kieran Doherty

  Irish republican prisoner who became a prominent political figure during the 1981 Irish hunger strike at the Maze Prison, ultimately dying...

• Stefanie Clausen

  Danish diver (b. 1900).

• Josef Breuer

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 2nd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 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 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:23 am and setting at 10:26 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 02, 1981

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Someone born on August 02, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 12 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15991 days old,

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

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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

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

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