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About July 11th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: Released on June 12, 1981, 'Ghost Town' by The Specials reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on July 11, 1981, and held the top position for three consecutive weeks. The song's themes of urban decay and unemployment resonated with the social climate of the time, coinciding with widespread riots across the UK. It was the band's second number one single, following 'Too Much Too Young' in 1980.
- Day of the week: July 11th, 1981 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
- #1 UK song: Ghost Town by The Specials
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- July 11, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 11, 1981?
- Who was born on July 11, 1981?
- July 11, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- July 11, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 11, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 11, 1981?
- Back in 1981
July 11, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 11, 1981:
- The Specials' 'Ghost Town' tops UK Singles Chart Released on June 12, 1981, 'Ghost Town' by The Specials reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on July 11, 1981, and held the top position for three consecutive weeks. The song's themes of urban decay and unemployment resonated with the social climate of the time, coinciding with widespread riots across the UK. It was the band's second number one single, following 'Too Much Too Young' in 1980. source: ft.com
- Widespread UK Riots Erupt in July 1981 In July 1981, a series of riots erupted across various cities in the United Kingdom, including Brixton in London, Toxteth in Liverpool, Handsworth in Birmingham, and Moss Side in Manchester. These disturbances were primarily driven by racial tensions, high unemployment, and perceived police discrimination against Black communities. The riots led to significant property damage, numerous injuries, and prompted the government to commission the Scarman Report to address the underlying issues. source: bbc.com
- Sebastian Coe sets 1000 metre record Sebastian Coe set a new world record in the 1000 metres on July 11, 1981, showcasing his exceptional talent as a middle-distance runner. This achievement added to his legacy as one of the greatest athletes in track and field history. source: bbc.com
July 11, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 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.
Who was born on July 11, 1981?
Famous people born on July 11, 1981:
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July 11, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 11, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 6th and July 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
- Air Supply - The One That You Love
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- 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.
- The Specials - Ghost Town
- Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
- Bad Manners - Can Can
- Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
- 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.
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
- Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
- Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper
July 11, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.
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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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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 11, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on July 11, 1981 is:
45 years and 12 days old,
or 540 months and 12 days old,
or 2349 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16448 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1981?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 11th 2027.
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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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The history attached to July 11, 1981 includes The Specials' 'Ghost Town' tops UK Singles Chart, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 11, 1981 included “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 11, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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