What happened on Monday January 12, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1981:

• Macheteros Attack Muñiz Air Base Puerto Rican separatist group Macheteros conducts a strategic raid on the Air National Guard's Muñiz Air Base at 1:30 am. The militants successfully set explosives that destroyed nine military jets, including eight A-7 Corsair IIs and one F-104 Starfighter, in a significant act of political resistance.
• Dynasty TV Series Premiere The popular prime time soap opera 'Dynasty' debuts on ABC-TV, featuring a star-studded cast including Joan Collins, John Forsythe, and Linda Evans. Created by producer Aaron Spelling, the show would become a cultural phenomenon of the 1980s, rivaling 'Dallas' in popularity and influencing television drama.
• Actress Beulah Bondi Passes Away Renowned actress Beulah Bondi dies in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 89. Best known for her memorable role in the classic film 'It's a Wonderful Life', she was a respected character actress of Hollywood's golden age.
• Massachusetts Extreme Cold Record Chester, Massachusetts experiences an extreme cold temperature of -35 degrees Fahrenheit (-37 degrees Celsius), establishing a new state temperature record. This remarkable weather event highlights the harsh winter conditions in New England.
• Cincinnati Reds Sign Final Free Agent The MLB Cincinnati Reds become the last team in Major League Baseball to sign a free agent, acquiring outfielder Larry Biitner. This event marks the conclusion of the free agency signing period for the 1981 season.

Events in 1981

January 12, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1981

January 12, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 12th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1981 can also be written as 1/12/1981 in the US and as 12/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1981:

• Amerie

  Grammy-nominated R&B singer known for hit singles like 'Love of My Life' and her successful music career in the early 2000s.

• Valerie Domínguez
• Shannon Schambeau

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1981:

• Marcel Gobillot
• Isobel Elsom

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 11:57 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 12, 1981

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Someone born on January 12, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 11 days old,

or 2310 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16172 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1981?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1981.

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