What happened on Monday January 05, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1981:

• Iran-Iraq War: First Iranian Counterattack Iran launched its first significant counterattack against Iraq since the September invasion, concentrating military forces at Sousangerd. This marked a turning point in the conflict, with Iranian forces eventually driving Iraqi troops out of Iranian territory and subsequently advancing into Iraqi territory. The war would continue for seven more years, ultimately lasting until 1988.
• Yorkshire Ripper Arrested British police arrested Peter Sutcliffe, a truck driver who was later convicted of murdering 13 women in a series of brutal killings that terrorized Northern England throughout the late 1970s. His capture marked the end of a prolonged and horrific criminal spree that had gripped the nation.
• Harold C. Urey, Nobel Laureate Chemist, Dies Harold C. Urey, a distinguished American chemist who won the Nobel Prize in 1934 for his discovery of deuterium, passed away at age 87. His groundbreaking work significantly advanced our understanding of isotopes and molecular science.
• Nightline Expands Broadcast Time ABC News' late-night news program Nightline, hosted by Ted Koppel, extended its broadcast duration from 20 to 30 minutes, signaling the growing importance of late-night news programming in American television.
• Deadmau5 Born Joel Zimmerman, professionally known as Deadmau5, was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He would go on to become a pioneering electronic dance music (EDM) DJ and producer, significantly influencing the global electronic music scene.
• Lanza del Vasto Remembered Commemorating Lanza del Vasto, an Italian-born philosopher, poet, and activist who was influential in non-violent social movements and philosophical thought. Born in 1901, he made significant contributions to intellectual and social discourse.
• Paul Félix, Flemish Architect, Dies Paul Félix, a notable Flemish architect known for his work on the 'Song of the Sun' project, passed away at the age of 67. His contributions to architectural design left a lasting impact on Belgian architectural heritage.

Events in 1981

January 05, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1981

January 05, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 5th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1981 can also be written as 1/5/1981 in the US and as 5/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1981:

• deadmau5

  Deadmau5 is a pioneering Canadian electronic music producer and DJ known for his innovative progressive house music and iconic mouse-head...

• Lisette Pagler
• Michael Mizrachi

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1981:

• Harold Urey

  American chemist and astronomer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1893).

• Harold Clayton Urey

  Prize laureate for his discovery of heavy hydrogen.

• Serge Sandberg

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 5th

January 05, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
3. Barbra Streisand - Guilty
4. Blondie - The Tide Is High
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 05, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
3. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

January 05, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 January 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 05, 1981

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Someone born on January 05, 1981 is:

44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 9 days old,

or 2314 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16200 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1981?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1981.

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