What happened on Wednesday February 04, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 04, 1981:

• Prince Charles Proposes to Lady Diana Spencer At an intimate dinner in Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles proposed marriage to Lady Diana Spencer, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most famous and scrutinized royal relationships of the 20th century. This proposal would lead to a globally watched wedding later that year.
• Gro Harlem Brundtland Becomes Norway's Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland made history by becoming the first female Prime Minister of Norway, a significant milestone for women in Nordic politics. She would later become known internationally for her environmental advocacy and leadership in sustainable development.
• U.S. Congressman Jon Hinson Arrested U.S. Congressman Jon Hinson (Republican-Mississippi) was arrested in a Congressional office building restroom, charged with homosexual sodomy alongside a 28-year-old Library of Congress employee. This incident highlighted the complex social and legal challenges facing LGBTQ+ individuals in early 1980s American politics.
• Establishment of Kishtwar National Park The Kishtwar National Park was established in Jammu and Kashmir, India, covering an expansive area of 42,500 hectares (approximately 164 square miles or 420 square kilometers). This park represents an important conservation effort to protect the region's unique biodiversity and ecological landscape.
• Annular Solar Eclipse in Southern Hemisphere An annular solar eclipse occurred, visible across Tasmania, New Zealand, and the South Pacific region. This was the 27th eclipse in Solar Saros 140, a series of related solar eclipses that follow a predictable pattern.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Feb. 04, 1981

Newspapers from Feb. 04, 1981

February 04, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 35th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1981 can also be written as 2/4/1981 in the US and as 4/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

February 04, 1981 in February 1981 calendar

Famous people born on February 04, 1981:

• Johan Vansummeren

  Professional Belgian cyclist known for his achievements in road cycling, particularly in classic races like Paris-Roubaix.

• Jason Kapono

  Professional NBA basketball player known for his exceptional three-point shooting skills, who played for several teams including the Miami...

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 4th

Famous people died on February 04, 1981:

• Michele Busiri Vici
• Mario Camerini

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on February 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 04, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Blondie - The Tide Is High
3. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
4. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
5. Rod Stewart - Passion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 04, 1981 was Shaddup You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
2. Ultravox - Vienna
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 04, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
5. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:51 am and setting at 06:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on February 04, 1981

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Someone born on February 04, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 19 days old,

or 2307 weeks

or 16149 days old,

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

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 4th 2026.

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

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

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