What happened on Tuesday May 05, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1981:

• Death of Bobby Sands Bobby Sands, a prominent Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) volunteer and elected Member of Parliament, died at age 27 after a prolonged 66-day hunger strike in the Long Kesh prison hospital. His death became a pivotal moment in the Northern Ireland conflict, drawing international attention to the republican prisoners' struggle and the British government's policies.
• Vatican Declaration on Euthanasia Pope John Paul II issued the Declaration on Euthanasia, providing official Catholic Church guidance on the ethical considerations surrounding end-of-life medical decisions and reaffirming the Church's stance against euthanasia.
• Soviet Cosmonaut UFO Sighting During a mission aboard the Salyut 6 space station, Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Kovalyonok reported observing an unidentified flying object. He described the object as transparent, barbell-shaped, moving at the same speed as the station before unexpectedly exploding.
• Craig David Birth Craig David, a renowned British R&B singer, was born. He would later become a prominent figure in the UK music scene, known for his distinctive vocal style and hit songs.
• Mayor's Trophy Game The 16th and final Mayor's Trophy Game was played between the New York Mets and New York Yankees, with the Mets winning 4-1. This victory gave the Mets a historical series record of 8 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie.
• Marcelle Bittar Birth Marcelle Bittar, a Brazilian supermodel, was born. She would go on to represent Brazil in international fashion circuits.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 05, 1981

Newspapers from May. 05, 1981

May 05, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

May 05, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1981:

• Danielle Fishel

  Danielle Fishel is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Topanga Lawrence in the popular 90s sitcom 'Boy Meets World' and...

• Craig David

  Craig David is a British pop and R&B singer known for his chart-topping hits in the early 2000s, including '7 Days' and 'Fill Me In'.

• Zach McGowan
• Milkymee
• Tito El Bambino

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1981:

• Bobby Sands

  Irish republican activist and political prisoner who became a symbol of the Irish republican movement during the Troubles, dying after a...

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
2. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
5. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1981 was Sukiyaki by A Taste Of Honey, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Champaign - How 'bout Us
5. Smokey Robinson - Being With You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:13 am and setting at 11:01 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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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 1981

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Someone born on May 05, 1981 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 21 days old,

or 2303 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16123 days old,

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

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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

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

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