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see horoscope and birth chart for May 04, 1981What happened on Monday, May 4, 1981?
About May 4th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 4, 1981, New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Davis tied the American League record by striking out eight consecutive batters in a 4-2 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. Davis's performance matched Nolan Ryan's league record for consecutive strikeouts and set a major league mark for relief pitchers, surpassing Denny McLain's previous record of seven consecutive strikeouts.
- Day of the week: May 4th, 1981 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton
- #1 UK song: Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- May 04, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 04, 1981?
- Who was born on May 04, 1981?
- May 04, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- May 04, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- May 04, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 04, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 04, 1981?
- Back in 1981
May 04, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 04, 1981:
- Ron Davis strikes out eight consecutive batters in Yankees' 4-2 win over Angels On May 4, 1981, New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Davis tied the American League record by striking out eight consecutive batters in a 4-2 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. Davis's performance matched Nolan Ryan's league record for consecutive strikeouts and set a major league mark for relief pitchers, surpassing Denny McLain's previous record of seven consecutive strikeouts. source: washingtonpost.com
- Silvana Cruciata sets 15km female world record On May 4, 1981, Italian long-distance runner Silvana Cruciata set a world record for the women's 15km road race with a time of 49:44.0 in Rome, Italy. This performance remains a significant achievement in the history of women's distance running. source: brainyhistory.com
- Sheena Easton's 'Morning Train' reaches number one on US charts On May 4, 1981, Sheena Easton's hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)' topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This song marked Easton's first number one hit in the US, showcasing her distinctive voice and pop appeal. The track remained at the top for two weeks, solidifying her status as a prominent artist in the early 1980s music scene. source: billboard.com
- Adam & The Ants' 'Stand And Deliver' Leads UK Charts The iconic new wave band Adam & The Ants topped the UK music charts with their hit single 'Stand And Deliver', reflecting the vibrant post-punk music landscape of 1981.
- Jacques Rudolph: South African Cricket Player Profile Jacques Rudolph was a notable South African cricket player, representing his country in international cricket competitions.
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May 04, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 04, 1981?
Who was born on May 04, 1981?
Famous people born on May 04, 1981:
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May 04, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 04, 1981:
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May 04, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 04, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
May 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Starsound - Stars On 45
- Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
May 04, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1981 was Sukiyaki by A Taste Of Honey, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Champaign - How 'bout Us
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
May 04, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 04, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 04, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 04, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 09:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.
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Someone born on May 04, 1981 is:
45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months and 30 days old,
or 2361 weeks
or 16527 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1981?
There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 4th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 04, 1981.
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Why 1981 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 4, 1981, a 1981 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 4, 1981 includes Ron Davis strikes out eight consecutive batters in Yankees' 4-2 win over Angels, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 4, 1981 included “Morning Train (Nine To Five)” by Sheena Easton, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 4, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
May 4, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Dallon Weekes, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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