What happened on Monday March 09, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 09, 1981:

• First Successful Human Heart-Lung Transplant A groundbreaking medical achievement occurred at Stanford University Medical Center when Dr. Bruce Reitz and his surgical team successfully performed the first human heart-lung transplant. The recipient was Mary Gohlke, a 45-year-old woman from Mesa, Arizona, suffering from end-stage primary pulmonary hypertension. The donor was a 15-year-old boy who had tragically died from severe head trauma two days prior. This medical milestone represented a significant advancement in organ transplantation and surgical techniques.
• Dan Rather Becomes CBS News Anchor Dan Rather began his tenure as the primary anchorman of CBS Evening News, marking a significant moment in American broadcast journalism. He would go on to become one of the most recognizable news anchors in the United States, serving in this role for nearly 24 years and covering numerous historic events.
• Max Delbrück Dies Max Delbrück, a prominent German-American biologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1969, passed away at the age of 74. Delbrück was a significant figure in molecular biology and made substantial contributions to scientific research.
• Ketchup as a Vegetable in School Meals The United States government controversially declared ketchup a vegetable in public school meal plans, a decision aimed at helping schools meet nutritional guidelines while managing limited food budgets. This policy was widely criticized by nutritionists and health advocates who argued that ketchup does not provide substantial nutritional value.

Events in 1981

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

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March 09, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 68th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 09, 1981 can also be written as 3/9/1981 in the US and as 9/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 09, 1981:

• Chad Gilbert

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• Lilou Fogli

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Famous people died on March 09, 1981:

• Max Delbrück

  Pioneering German-American biophysicist who made significant contributions to molecular biology and won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or...

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Famous people who died on March 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
2. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Styx - The Best Of Times
5. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 09, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

March 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 09, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
4. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
5. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 9th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 09, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 08:28 am and setting at 11:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on March 09, 1981

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Someone born on March 09, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 5 days old,

or 2305 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16137 days old,

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

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 9th 2026.

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

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

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