What happened on Thursday March 05, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 05, 1981:

• ZX81 Home Computer Launch Sinclair Research launched the ZX81, a pioneering British home computer that would revolutionize personal computing, ultimately selling over 1.5 million units worldwide and making computing accessible to the general public.
• Atlanta Murder Investigation Funding The US government granted Atlanta $1 million to support the investigation into the murders of African American children, highlighting the serious nature of the case and governmental response.
• World Ice Dance Championship British ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the World Ice Dance Championship in Hartford, marking a significant moment in their legendary skating partnership.
• World Men's Figure Skating Championship American figure skater Scott Hamilton won the World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Hartford, solidifying his status as a top international competitor.
• Continental Airlines Flight 72 Hijacking Victor Malasauskas briefly hijacked Continental Airlines Flight 72. He was subsequently apprehended and sentenced to 20 years in prison for his criminal actions.
• World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship Soviet pair Irina Vorobieva and Igor Lisovski claimed victory in the World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Hartford, demonstrating their synchronized skating and technical prowess.
• World Ladies Figure Skating Championship Denise Biellmann from Switzerland won the World Ladies Figure Skating Championship held in Hartford, Connecticut, showcasing her exceptional skating skills and artistic performance.
• Bring Back Birdie Theater Performance The theatrical production 'Bring Back Birdie' opened at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City, running for a brief four-performance engagement.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Mar. 05, 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 05, 1981

March 05, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 64th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 05, 1981 can also be written as 3/5/1981 in the US and as 5/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 05, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people died on March 05, 1981:

• Yip Harburg

  American songwriter and composer (b. 1896).

• Brenda De Banzie
• Paul Hörbiger

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 05, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
5. Styx - The Best Of Times

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 05, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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. Coast To Coast - (Do) The Hucklebuck

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 05, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
4. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
5. Sister Sledge - All American Girls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 5th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:05 am and setting at 06:18 pm.

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

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Someone born on March 05, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 9 days old,

or 2305 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16141 days old,

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

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 5th 2026.

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

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

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