What happened on Saturday, April 4, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 04, 1981:

• Henry Cisneros becomes first Mexican-American mayor of San Antonio On April 4, 1981, Henry Cisneros was elected mayor of San Antonio, Texas, becoming the first Mexican-American to lead a major U.S. city in the 20th century. At 33, he secured 62% of the vote, defeating businessman John Steen. Cisneros's victory marked a significant milestone in American politics, reflecting the growing influence of the Mexican-American community in urban governance. source: washingtonpost.com
• Bob Champion wins the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti On April 4, 1981, jockey Bob Champion achieved a remarkable victory in the Grand National aboard Aldaniti, a horse that had overcome significant injuries. This triumph was particularly inspiring as Champion had recently recovered from testicular cancer, making their success a symbol of resilience and determination. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Bucks Fizz wins Eurovision Song Contest 1981 Bucks Fizz, a British pop group, won the Eurovision Song Contest on April 4, 1981, with their song "Making Your Mind Up." The event took place in Dublin, Ireland, and the group's performance is remembered for its energetic choreography and memorable costumes. This victory marked the UK's fourth win in the history of the contest. source: bbc.com

Events in 1981

April 04, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 1981

April 04, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 94th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 1981 can also be written as 4/4/1981 in the US and as 4/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 1981:

• Ned Vizzini

  Acclaimed young adult novelist who wrote about mental health and teenage struggles, tragically died by suicide in 2013.

• Currensy

  New Orleans-based rapper known for his prolific mixtape releases and distinctive hip-hop style.

• Casey Daigle

  Professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Arizona Diamondbacks.

• Melvin Jackson Jr

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 1981:

• Carl Ludwig Siegel

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 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 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 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 04, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:47 am and setting at 07:34 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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Someone born on April 04, 1981 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 20 days old,

or 2363 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16547 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1981?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 4th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 04, 1981.

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