What happened on Thursday August 06, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1981:

• Reagan Approves Neutron Bomb Production President Ronald Reagan authorized U.S. production of the controversial neutron bomb, approving warheads for 380 Lance missiles and 800 on 150-mm howitzers to be deployed for U.S. troops in Europe during the Cold War era.
• France Ends State Radio Monopoly French Communication Minister Georges Fillioud announced a landmark policy change, ending the state's radio monopoly and permitting privately owned radio stations for the first time in the country's history.
• Vitantonio Liuzzi, Italian Race Car Driver Born Vitantonio Liuzzi, an Italian professional race car driver who would later compete in Formula One, was born on this date.
• Liliana Dominguez, Mexican Supermodel Born Liliana Dominguez, a notable Mexican supermodel, was born on this date. She would later become recognized in the international fashion industry.

Events in 1981

August 06, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1981

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1981

August 06, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1981 can also be written as 8/6/1981 in the US and as 6/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1981:

• Leslie Odom Jr.

  Leslie Odom Jr.

• Travis McCoy

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• Lucie Décosse

  Lucie Décosse was a world-class French judoka who dominated the -70kg weight category, winning a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics...

• Jesse Williams

  Jesse Williams is an American actor, model, and activist best known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery in the long-running medical drama...

• Vitantonio Liuzzi

  Vitantonio Liuzzi is an Italian professional race car driver who competed in Formula One, representing teams like Red Bull and Force India...

• Sachin Bansal

  Sachin Bansal is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of Flipkart, one of India's largest e-commerce platforms, which was later sold to...

• Abdul Kader Keïta

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1981:

• Mario Abbate
• Mario Untersteiner

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
2. Diana Ross - Endless Love
3. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
4. Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

August 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

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

August 06, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
4. Teena Marie - Square Biz
5. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 11:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1981

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Someone born on August 06, 1981 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 26 days old,

or 2282 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15975 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1981?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1981.

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