What happened on Monday March 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1981:

• Black People's Day of Action in Response to New Cross Massacre The inaugural Black People's Day of Action was organized by the New Cross Massacre Action Committee, led by John La Rose, to protest the tragic fire that killed 13 young Black people. The event featured a powerful march from the fire scene to the Houses of Parliament, highlighting racial injustice and community solidarity.
• Aircraft Hijacking Incident An aircraft was hijacked by three Pakistani terrorists, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in international air travel during the early 1980s.
• Howard Stern Begins Radio Broadcasting in Washington DC Radio personality Howard Stern started his broadcasting career at WWDC radio station in Washington DC, marking an early milestone in his influential media career.
• Death of Lyricist Yip Harburg Yip Harburg, the celebrated American lyricist famous for writing 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz, tragically died in an automobile accident.
• Asteroid Discovery Honors Science Fiction Legend Astronomer Schelte J. Bus discovered two minor planets, 4923 Clarke and 5020 Asimov, on the same night, naming them after renowned science fiction writers Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1981

March 02, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 61st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1981 can also be written as 3/2/1981 in the US and as 2/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 02, 1981:

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• Imette Saint Guillen

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Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1981:

• Osvaldo Ramous

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
5. Styx - The Best Of Times

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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. Coast To Coast - (Do) The Hucklebuck

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd 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 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:53 am and setting at 02:50 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 02, 1981

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Someone born on March 02, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 12 days old,

or 2306 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16144 days old,

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

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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

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

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