What happened on Friday June 12, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1981:

• First Space Shuttle Columbia Flight NASA successfully launched the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-1 mission), marking a pivotal moment in space exploration and the beginning of the reusable spacecraft era. This historic flight, piloted by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, represented a significant technological breakthrough in human spaceflight.
• Raiders of the Lost Ark Theatrical Release Steven Spielberg's iconic adventure film 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', starring Harrison Ford as archaeologist Indiana Jones, premiered in theaters. The movie would become a landmark in cinema history, launching a globally successful film franchise and establishing Ford as a major Hollywood star.
• Major League Baseball Players Strike Major League Baseball players initiated a 49-day strike over free-agent compensation issues, resulting in the cancellation of 713 games. This labor dispute significantly disrupted the 1981 baseball season and highlighted ongoing tensions between players and team management.
• Holmes Defeats Spinks in Heavyweight Boxing Larry Holmes defeated Leon Spinks by technical knockout in the 3rd round, successfully defending his WBC heavyweight boxing title.
• Djibouti Presidential Election Hassan Gouled Aptidon was elected as the sole candidate in Djibouti's presidential election, effectively consolidating his political power in the newly independent nation.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1981

June 12, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1981 can also be written as 6/12/1981 in the US and as 12/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1981:

• Nora Tschirner

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• Adriana Lima

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• Jeremy Howard

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• Marco D'Amore

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1981:

• Ernesto Fígoli
• Humberto Tomassina

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Stars On 45 - Medley
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
4. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
5. Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
3. Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
4. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
5. Champaign - How 'Bout Us

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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

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June 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:48 pm and setting at 03:17 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1981

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Someone born on June 12, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 2 days old,

or 2291 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16042 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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

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

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