What happened on Saturday September 05, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 05, 1981:

• Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp Established The first women arrived at what would become the historic Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp in the United Kingdom, marking a significant moment of feminist and anti-nuclear protest. The camp would become a powerful symbol of peaceful resistance against nuclear weapons during the Cold War era.
• Pope Shenuda III Deposed by Egyptian President President Anwar Sadat of Egypt deposed Pope Shenuda III, the head of the Coptic Christian Church, alleging a conspiracy involving Muslim and Christian extremists plotting to overthrow the government. This action underscored the complex religious and political dynamics in Egypt during this period.
• John Barnes Makes Professional Football Debut John Barnes, who would later become one of England's most celebrated black football players, made his professional debut at age 17, playing the final 15 minutes for Watford F.C. against Oldham Athletic. This marked the beginning of a groundbreaking career that would challenge racial barriers in British football.
• Mass Prison Escape in Communist Poland In a dramatic incident, 154 inmates escaped from a jail in Bydgoszcz, Poland, following a riot triggered by the shooting of a 17-year-old burglary suspect during an attempted escape. This event highlighted the tensions and instability within the Polish prison system during the Communist era.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Sep. 05, 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 05, 1981

September 05, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 248th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 05, 1981 can also be written as 9/5/1981 in the US and as 5/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

September 05, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 05, 1981:

• Beyonce Knowles

  Globally renowned singer, songwriter, actress, and cultural icon known for her groundbreaking music and performances.

• Filippo Volandri

  Professional Italian tennis player who competed at national and international levels.

• Daniel Moreno

  Spanish professional cyclist who competed in multiple cycling competitions.

• Jonathan Libby

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on September 5th

Famous people died on September 05, 1981:

• Lydia Simoneschi

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on September 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 05, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Foreigner - Urgent
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 05, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
2. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
3. Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
4. Aneka - Japanese Boy
5. Soft Cell - Tainted Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 05, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Teena Marie - Square Biz
4. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
5. Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 5th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 05, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:07 pm and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Someone born on September 05, 1981 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 8 days old,

or 2279 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15956 days old,

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

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 5th 2025.

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

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

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