What happened on Tuesday January 06, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1981:

• Tragic Amazon River Boat Disaster The Brazilian double-decker boat 'Novo Amapo' capsized in the Amazon River near Belem de Cajari, Macapa, resulting in a devastating loss of 230 lives. This maritime tragedy highlighted the risks of river transportation in the region.
• Death of Karl Dönitz, Nazi Naval Commander Karl Dönitz, the infamous German naval commander and Grand Admiral during World War II, who briefly served as President of Nazi Germany after Hitler's suicide, died. He was a key strategic naval leader known for his U-boat tactics.
• Death of A.J. Cronin, Scottish Writer A.J. Cronin, renowned Scottish physician and author, passed away at the age of 84. Known for his influential novel 'The Citadel', Cronin was a significant literary figure who often drew from his medical experiences in his writing.
• 1981 Major League Baseball Strike Ends The 1981 Major League Baseball strike concluded, bringing an end to a significant labor dispute that had disrupted the baseball season and impacted players and fans across the United States.
• New York Islanders Hockey Milestone John Tonelli achieved a remarkable feat by scoring five goals, marking the 50th hat trick in New York Islanders' history. This performance showcased the team's offensive prowess during their successful early 1980s era.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1981

January 06, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 6th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1981 can also be written as 1/6/1981 in the US and as 6/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1981:

• Jérémie Renier

  Belgian actor known for his critically acclaimed performances in independent films, who made his film debut in 'La Promesse' at a young age...

• Rinko Kikuchi

  Japanese actress and director who gained international recognition for her roles in films like 'Babel' and 'Pacific Rim', known for her...

• Asante Samuel

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 6th

Famous people died on January 06, 1981:

• A. J. Cronin

  Scottish physician and author (b. 1896).

• Giordano Dell'Amore
• Antonio Suárez
• Mario Saggin

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 6th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 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 6th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:25 am and setting at 06:21 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 06, 1981

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Someone born on January 06, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 17 days old,

or 2311 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16178 days old,

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

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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

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

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