What happened on Friday August 07, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1981:

• Washington Star Newspaper Closes After 128 Years On August 7, 1981, the Washington Star, a prominent American newspaper that had been a significant part of the nation's media landscape, ceased all operations. Founded in the mid-19th century, the newspaper had been a key source of news and information for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for over a century before financial challenges led to its closure.

Events in 1981

August 07, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1981

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1981

August 07, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1981 can also be written as 8/7/1981 in the US and as 7/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1981:

• Leslie Odom, Jr.

  Leslie Odom, Jr.

• Louise Bawden

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1981:

• Silvano Arieti
• Gianna Preda

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 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 07, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 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 07, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 12:18 am.

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 07, 1981

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Someone born on August 07, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 7 days old,

or 2283 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15986 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1981?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1981.

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