What happened on Wednesday April 08, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1981:

• Warsaw Pact Soyuz '81 Military Maneuvers Conclude The 'Soyuz '81' military maneuvers conducted by Warsaw Pact nations officially ended, reducing international tensions and alleviating fears of a potential invasion of Poland aimed at suppressing the Solidarity labor union movement.
• Mass Execution in San Salvador Neighborhood El Salvador National Guardsmen conducted a brutal operation in the Monte Carmelos neighborhood of San Salvador, forcibly removing and executing residents accused of rebellion against the government, highlighting the extreme political violence during the Salvadoran Civil War.
• KGB Arrests Notorious Organized Crime Leader KGB investigators apprehended Vyacheslav Ivankov, a prominent Russian organized crime figure known by the nickname 'Yaponchik', marking a significant law enforcement action against the emerging Russian mafia in the early 1980s.
• Deadly Grain Elevator Explosion in Corpus Christi A catastrophic explosion at a grain elevator in Corpus Christi, Texas, resulted in nine fatalities and 30 injuries, drawing attention to industrial safety standards and the risks in agricultural processing facilities.
• New York Islanders Dominate Playoff Game In a remarkable NHL playoff performance, the New York Islanders scored nine goals against the Toronto Maple Leafs, demonstrating their offensive prowess during the 1980-1981 hockey season.
• Taylor Kitsch Born Taylor Kitsch, a Canadian actor and model known for roles in 'Friday Night Lights' and 'John Carter', was born on this date.

Events in 1981

April 08, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1981

April 08, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 98th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1981 can also be written as 4/8/1981 in the US and as 8/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1981:

• Taylor Kitsch

  Taylor Kitsch is a Canadian actor known for his breakthrough role in the TV series Friday Night Lights and subsequent film roles in X-Men...

• Frédérick Bousquet

  French swimming champion who set records in freestyle swimming, notably achieving remarkable times in the 50-meter freestyle and competing...

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 8th

Famous people died on April 08, 1981:

• Omar Bradley

  Omar Bradley was a highly respected American general who played a key role in World War II.

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 8th

April 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
2. Blondie - Rapture
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. John Lennon - Woman
5. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us

April 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Stevie Wonder - Lately
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
3. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
5. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 11:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1981

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Someone born on April 08, 1981 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 6 days old,

or 2301 weeks

or 16107 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1981?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 08, 1981.

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