What happened on Tuesday September 08, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1981:

• Only Fools and Horses TV Premiere Iconic British comedy series 'Only Fools and Horses' created by John Sullivan premieres on BBC One. The show, starring David Jason as Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Rodney, and Lennard Pearce as Grandad, would go on to become one of the most beloved sitcoms in British television history.
• Death of Bill Shankly Bill Shankly, legendary Scottish football manager who transformed Liverpool FC and is considered one of the most influential managers in English football history, passed away. Known for his charismatic leadership and tactical innovations, Shankly was instrumental in establishing Liverpool's dominance in the 1960s.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1981

September 08, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 251st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1981 can also be written as 9/8/1981 in the US and as 8/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1981:

• Jonathan Taylor Thomas

  Jonathan Taylor Thomas is an American actor who rose to fame as Randy Taylor on the popular 90s sitcom 'Home Improvement', becoming a teen...

• Morten Gamst Pedersen

  Norwegian footballer who played for Blackburn Rovers and the Norwegian national team, known for his left-footed skills.

• Kate Abdo

  English sports journalist and presenter, known for her work in football broadcasting across multiple international networks.

• Selim Benachour

  Tunisian footballer who played professionally, representing his national team and various clubs.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on September 8th

Famous people died on September 08, 1981:

• Roy Wilkins

  Roy Wilkins was a prominent civil rights leader who served as executive director of the NAACP from 1955 to 1977, playing a crucial role in...

• Hideki Yukawa

  Japanese physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1981).

• Nisargadatta Maharaj

  Indian guru, philosopher, and educator (b. 1897).

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on September 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Foreigner - Urgent
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
5. Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 03:51 pm and setting at 01:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1981

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Someone born on September 08, 1981 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 25 days old,

or 2277 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15943 days old,

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

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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

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

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