What happened on Sunday August 09, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1981:

• IBM Personal Computer Model 5150 Released IBM launches the original Model 5150 Personal Computer in the United States, featuring a 4.77 MHz Intel 8088 processor, priced at a base cost of $1,565. This groundbreaking device would revolutionize personal computing and set the standard for future PC design.
• Gulf of Sidra Incident A significant military confrontation between the United States and Libya occurred in the Gulf of Sidra. Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi dispatched two Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets to intercept U.S. fighters, resulting in the American jets successfully destroying the Libyan aircraft.
• MLB Strike Ends Major League Baseball resumed after a prolonged 59-day strike that resulted in the cancellation of 713 games. The All-Star Game, originally scheduled for July 14, was held in Cleveland. All teams reset to 0-0 for the second half of the season, with pre-strike division leaders securing playoff spots.
• Larry Nelson Wins PGA Championship Larry Nelson secured victory at the PGA Championship Men's Golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club, winning by an impressive 4-stroke margin over Fuzzy Zoeller.
• Diplomatic Recognition of SADR Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a significant diplomatic moment for the disputed territory.
• English Channel Relay Swim Record Six English lifeguards set a remarkable relay swim record across the English Channel, completing the crossing in an impressive time of 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Events in 1981

August 09, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1981

August 09, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1981 can also be written as 8/9/1981 in the US and as 9/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 09, 1981:

• Roger Federer

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• Jarvis Hayes

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Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1981:

• Stane Derganc

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 9th

August 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 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 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 01:25 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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Someone born on August 09, 1981 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 23 days old,

or 2281 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15972 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1981?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1981.

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