What happened on Sunday January 11, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1981:

• FMLN Launches Guerrilla Offensive in El Salvador The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) initiated a major guerrilla offensive against the El Salvador government, marking the beginning of an eleven-year civil conflict that would significantly impact the country's political landscape.
• Ranulph Fiennes Completes Antarctic Crossing A British expedition led by renowned explorer Ranulph Fiennes successfully completed the longest and fastest crossing of Antarctica, traveling 2,500 miles and reaching Scott Base after 75 days of arduous journey.
• Palau Adopts Constitution The Pacific island nation of Palau officially adopted its constitution, a significant milestone in its path to self-governance and independence.
• Oakland Raiders Win AFC Championship The Oakland Raiders defeated the San Diego Chargers 34-27 in the AFC Championship game at Jack Murphy Stadium, advancing to the Super Bowl.
• Philadelphia Eagles Win NFC Championship The Philadelphia Eagles secured a decisive 20-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship game at Veterans Stadium, earning their place in the Super Bowl.
• Birth of British Singer Jamelia Jamelia, a prominent British pop and R&B singer, was born on this date. She would later become known for her successful music career in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
• Tintypes Musical Closes in New York The musical 'Tintypes' concluded its run at the John Golden Theater in New York City after 93 performances, marking the end of its Broadway production.

Events in 1981

January 11, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1981

January 11, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 20
• Oakland Raiders - San Diego Chargers : 34 - 27

January 11, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 11th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1981 can also be written as 1/11/1981 in the US and as 11/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 11, 1981:

• Jamelia (singer)

  Jamelia is a prominent British R&B and pop singer who rose to fame in the early 2000s with hit singles like 'Superstar' and 'Thank You'.

• Tom Meighan

  Tom Meighan is the former lead singer of the popular British rock band Kasabian, known for their alternative and indie rock sound.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 11th

Famous people died on January 11, 1981:

• Beulah Bondi

  Beulah Bondi was a renowned American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 11th

January 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
3. Barbra Streisand - Guilty
4. Blondie - The Tide Is High
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
3. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

January 11, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 11, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 11, 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 January 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:46 am and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 1981

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Someone born on January 11, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 12 days old,

or 2310 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16173 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 11, 1981?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 11, 1981.

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