What happened on Monday July 13, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1981:

• The Specials' "Ghost Town" Dominates UK Music Scene On July 13, 1981, "Ghost Town" by The Specials reached the top of the UK Singles Chart. This ska and new wave track was a powerful social commentary on urban decay and economic decline in Britain during the early Thatcher era, reflecting the social tensions of the time.
• The Specials' "Ghost Town" Dominates UK Music Scene On July 13, 1981, "Ghost Town" by The Specials reached the top of the UK Singles Chart. This ska and new wave track was a powerful social commentary on urban decay and economic decline in Britain during the early Thatcher era, reflecting the social tensions of the time.
• The Specials' "Ghost Town" Dominates UK Music Scene On July 13, 1981, "Ghost Town" by The Specials reached the top of the UK Singles Chart. This ska and new wave track was a powerful social commentary on urban decay and economic decline in Britain during the early Thatcher era, reflecting the social tensions of the time.
• Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" Tops US Charts On July 13, 1981, "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes was the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track, which became one of the most iconic hits of the early 1980s, was from her album 'Mistaken Identity' and celebrated the legendary Hollywood actress Bette Davis through its memorable lyrics and distinctive sound.
• Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" Tops US Charts On July 13, 1981, "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes was the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track, which became one of the most iconic hits of the early 1980s, was from her album 'Mistaken Identity' and celebrated the legendary Hollywood actress Bette Davis through its memorable lyrics and distinctive sound.
• Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" Tops US Charts On July 13, 1981, "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes was the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track, which became one of the most iconic hits of the early 1980s, was from her album 'Mistaken Identity' and celebrated the legendary Hollywood actress Bette Davis through its memorable lyrics and distinctive sound.
• Frankie Smith's "Double Dutch Bus" Leads R&B Charts On July 13, 1981, Frankie Smith's playful funk track "Double Dutch Bus" topped the R&B charts. The song, known for its innovative use of playground jump rope rhymes and distinctive sound, became a significant hit in the African American music scene.
• Frankie Smith's "Double Dutch Bus" Leads R&B Charts On July 13, 1981, Frankie Smith's playful funk track "Double Dutch Bus" topped the R&B charts. The song, known for its innovative use of playground jump rope rhymes and distinctive sound, became a significant hit in the African American music scene.
• Frankie Smith's "Double Dutch Bus" Leads R&B Charts On July 13, 1981, Frankie Smith's playful funk track "Double Dutch Bus" topped the R&B charts. The song, known for its innovative use of playground jump rope rhymes and distinctive sound, became a significant hit in the African American music scene.

Events in 1981

July 13, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 13, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 13, 1981

July 13, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 194th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1981 can also be written as 7/13/1981 in the US and as 13/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 13, 1981:

• Ágnes Kovács

  Olympic gold medal-winning Hungarian swimmer who specialized in breaststroke and won multiple international championships.

• Michael Mando

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1981:

• Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 13th

July 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
3. Air Supply - The One That You Love
4. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams

July 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

July 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
5. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.

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July 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 03:29 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 13, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 10 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15990 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 1981?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 13, 1981.

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