What happened on Saturday July 11, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 11, 1981:

• Widespread UK Riots Erupt Significant civil unrest swept across multiple cities in England, with thousands of protesters engaging in violent confrontations with law enforcement, highlighting deep social tensions.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test at Mururoa Atoll France conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Mururoa Atoll in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear testing program in the Pacific region.
• First Woman Ordered to Pay Spousal Alimony Neva Rockefeller made legal history by becoming the first woman legally required to pay alimony to her husband, challenging traditional gender norms in divorce settlements.
• Sebastian Coe Sets 1000 Metre Record British athlete Sebastian Coe achieved a remarkable world record in the 1000 metre race, completing the distance in an impressive time of 2 minutes and 12.18 seconds.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jul. 11, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 11, 1981

July 11, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1981 can also be written as 7/11/1981 in the US and as 11/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 11, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 11, 1981:

• Andre Johnson

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• Kelly McCreary

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Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
3. Air Supply - The One That You Love
4. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week July 6th and July 12th.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
5. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 11, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:34 pm and setting at 02:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on July 11, 1981

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Someone born on July 11, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 3 days old,

or 2287 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16013 days old,

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

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 11th 2025.

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

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

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