What happened on Tuesday December 08, 1981?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1981:

• John Lennon Assassination Legendary Beatles musician John Lennon was tragically murdered outside his apartment at the Dakota Building in New York City by Mark David Chapman, shocking the music world and global fans.
• Arthur Scargill Leads Miners' Union Arthur Scargill was elected President of the National Union of Mineworkers, a pivotal moment in British labor politics during a period of significant industrial tension.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear weapons test, continuing its nuclear development program during the Cold War era.
• No. 21 Mine Explosion Tragedy A devastating mine explosion at the No. 21 Mine in Whitwell, Tennessee resulted in the loss of 13 miners' lives, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in the mining industry.
• Major GE Workforce Reduction General Electric implemented a significant workforce reduction, firing 112,000 employees over four years and annually terminating the bottom 10% of executive performers.
• Walter 'Shakey' Horton Passes Away Renowned blues harmonica player Walter 'Shakey' Horton died at age 64, leaving behind a significant legacy in blues music.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1981

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1981

December 08, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1981 can also be written as 12/8/1981 in the US and as 8/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1981:

• Philip Rivers

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• Marion Jollès
• Azra Akin
• Dov Tiefenbach

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on December 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Commodores - Oh No
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
2. Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home
3. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
4. Abba - One Of Us
5. Diana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. Prince - Controversy
4. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
5. Commodores - Oh No

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:49 pm and setting at 04:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1981

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Someone born on December 08, 1981 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 6 days old,

or 2266 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15863 days old,

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

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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

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

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