What happened on Friday May 08, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 08, 1981:

• Maurice Fernandes, Cricket Captain Maurice Fernandes, a notable West Indies cricket captain who led the team to its first Test victory against England in 1930, died on this date. He was a pioneering figure in Caribbean cricket history.
• Ron Davis Pitching Performance Ron Davis, a baseball pitcher, achieved a remarkable feat by pitching 10 consecutive strikeouts, narrowly missing the record by just one strikeout. This performance highlights his exceptional skill and potential as a professional baseball player.
• Daniel Gilles, Belgian Writer Daniel Gilles, a Belgian writer, passed away at the age of 64. His literary contributions and impact on Belgian literature during his lifetime remain significant.
• Björn Digsgård, Swedish Musician Björn Digsgård, a Swedish guitarist, was noted in historical records on this date. While details about his musical career are limited, he represents the cultural musical landscape of Sweden in the early 1980s.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 08, 1981

Newspapers from May. 08, 1981

May 08, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 128th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1981 can also be written as 5/8/1981 in the US and as 8/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 1981:

• Stephen Amell

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• Andrea Barzagli

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Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 8th

Famous people died on May 08, 1981:

• Uri Zvi Greenberg

  Israeli poet and writer, known for his nationalist and Zionist themes.

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
2. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
5. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1981 was Sukiyaki by A Taste Of Honey, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Champaign - How 'bout Us
5. Smokey Robinson - Being With You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 12:57 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1981

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Someone born on May 08, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 15 days old,

or 2293 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16056 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.

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

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

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