What happened on Monday May 11, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1981:

• Bob Marley's Passing: End of a Musical Legend Renowned Jamaican singer-songwriter Robert Nesta 'Bob' Marley passed away from skin cancer at the age of 36, marking the end of an era for reggae music and global cultural activism. His death was a profound loss for music and social justice movements worldwide.
• Lauren Jackson: Australian Basketball Prodigy Lauren Jackson, a prominent Australian basketball player, was born on this date. She would later become one of the most celebrated athletes in women's basketball, known for her exceptional skills and international success.
• Odd Hassel: Norwegian Nobel Laureate Chemist Odd Hassel was a prominent Norwegian chemist known for his significant contributions to physical chemistry. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his fundamental work on the structure of molecules using electron diffraction techniques.
• Daisuke Matsui: Japanese Football Talent Daisuke Matsui, a Japanese football player, was born on this date. He would go on to represent Japan in international football competitions, contributing to the growing global recognition of Japanese soccer.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1981

Newspapers from May. 11, 1981

May 11, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 131st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1981 can also be written as 5/11/1981 in the US and as 11/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1981:

• Lauren Jackson

  Legendary Australian basketball player who dominated the WNBA and international competitions, considered one of the greatest female...

• Giggs

  British rapper and pioneer of the UK grime music scene, known for his influential hip-hop style.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1981:

• Bob Marley

  Legendary Jamaican reggae musician who revolutionized global music through his iconic band The Wailers and solo career.

• Odd Hassel

  Norwegian chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
5. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
2. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
5. Atlantic Starr - When Love Calls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 02:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1981

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Someone born on May 11, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 24 days old,

or 2295 weeks

or 16065 days old,

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

There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.

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

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

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