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About January 13th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 13, 1981, the Yale University Library announced that poets May Swenson and Howard Nemerov were jointly awarded the Bollingen Prize for Poetry. The prize, established in 1949, is awarded biennially to an American poet for the best book published during the previous two years or for lifetime achievement in poetry.
- Day of the week: January 13th, 1981 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon
- #1 UK song: Imagine by John Lennon
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- January 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 13, 1981?
- Who was born on January 13, 1981?
- January 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- January 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 13, 1981?
- Back in 1981
January 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 13, 1981:
- Bollingen Prize for Poetry awarded to May Swenson and Howard Nemerov On January 13, 1981, the Yale University Library announced that poets May Swenson and Howard Nemerov were jointly awarded the Bollingen Prize for Poetry. The prize, established in 1949, is awarded biennially to an American poet for the best book published during the previous two years or for lifetime achievement in poetry. source: bollingen.yale.edu
- Mike Bossy scores hat trick against Pittsburgh Penguins On January 13, 1981, Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders scored a hat trick in a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nassau Coliseum. This performance marked his 44th goal of the season, tying the NHL record for most hat tricks in a single season at seven. source: newsday.com
- NCAA approves inclusion of women's athletics programs and services On January 13, 1981, the NCAA approved a plan to include women's athletics programs and services within its structure, leading to the first official NCAA women's championships in 1981. source: ncaa.org
- Longest Sneezing Fit in Medical History Donna Griffiths, a schoolgirl from Pershore, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, experienced an extraordinary and medically unprecedented continuous sneezing episode that lasted an astonishing 978 days, from January 13, 1981, to September 16, 1983. This remarkable case of persistent sternutation captured global medical attention and remains a unique medical anomaly.
- Crochet Speed Record by Barbara Sonntag Barbara Sonntag from Colorado set an extraordinary world record by crocheting 147 stitches per minute consistently for 30 minutes, showcasing remarkable manual dexterity and craftsmanship in needlework.
January 13, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1981
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What day of the week was January 13, 1981?
January 13, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 13th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 13, 1981 can also be written as 1/13/1981 in the US and as 13/1/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 13, 1981?
Famous people born on January 13, 1981:
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January 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 13, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
- Barbra Streisand - Guilty
- Blondie - The Tide Is High
- Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart
January 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
- John Lennon - Imagine
- Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
- John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
January 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Aretha Franklin - United Together
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- Cameo - Keep It Hot
January 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1981 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 13, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:52 am and setting at 01:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.
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Someone born on January 13, 1981 is:
45 years 6 months old,
or 546 months and 23 days old,
or 2377 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16640 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 1981?
There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 13th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 13, 1981.
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Why 1981 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to January 13, 1981 includes Bollingen Prize for Poetry awarded to May Swenson and Howard Nemerov, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 13, 1981 included “(Just Like) Starting Over” by John Lennon, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 13, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 13, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Shad Gaspard, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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