What happened on Friday December 04, 1981?

Here's what happened on December 04, 1981:

• CIA Domestic Counter-Intelligence Authorization President Ronald Reagan signs Executive Order 12333, allowing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to engage in domestic counter-intelligence activities. This order expanded the CIA's operational capabilities within the United States, raising significant civil liberties and privacy concerns.
• Ciskei 'Homeland' Independence South Africa grants 'independence' to the Ciskei homeland, a controversial apartheid-era policy of creating pseudo-independent territories for Black populations. This declaration was not recognized by any international government, underscoring the international isolation of South Africa's apartheid regime.
• Arthur Scargill Elected NUM President Arthur Scargill becomes President-elect of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) in the United Kingdom, a pivotal moment in British labor history that would later play a significant role in the miners' strikes of the mid-1980s.
• No. 21 Mine Explosion in Tennessee A tragic mining disaster occurred at the No. 21 Mine in Whitwell, Tennessee, resulting in the loss of 13 lives. This incident highlights the dangerous working conditions in coal mines during the early 1980s and the significant human cost of industrial labor.
• Falcon Crest Television Premiere The popular prime-time soap opera 'Falcon Crest' debuts on CBS-TV, joining the era's trend of dramatic serial television that explored themes of wealth, family, and power in the wine industry of California's Napa Valley.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Dec. 04, 1981

Newspapers from Dec. 04, 1981

December 04, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 338th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1981 can also be written as 12/4/1981 in the US and as 4/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

Famous people born on December 04, 1981:

• Lila McCann

  Lila McCann is an American country music singer who gained popularity in the late 1990s, known for her successful transition from...

• Maria Andersson (musician)

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on December 4th

Famous people died on December 04, 1981:

• Jeanne Block

  American psychologist (b. 1923).

• Raoul Verdini

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on December 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 04, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Commodores - Oh No
5. Air Supply - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 04, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
2. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

December 04, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 04, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. Prince - Controversy
4. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
5. Commodores - Oh No

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 04, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 04, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:42 pm and setting at 11:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Someone born on December 04, 1981 is:

43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 28 days old,

or 2265 weeks

or 15855 days old,

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 4th 2025.

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

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

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