What happened on Wednesday May 13, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1981:

• Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and critically wounded by Mehmet Ali Ağca in St. Peter's Square, Rome. The assassination attempt shocked the world and raised significant questions about the Pope's safety and the motivations behind the attack. The Pope was rushed to the Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic for emergency surgery and miraculously survived the shooting.
• Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot twice at close range while riding in an open automobile in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Two other individuals were wounded during the attack. The shooter, an escaped terrorist previously sentenced to death for murdering a Turkish journalist, was immediately arrested and later convicted of attempted murder. In a remarkable display of compassion, the Pope later met privately with his would-be assassin and publicly forgave him.
• Dinamo Tbilisi European Cup Victory Dinamo Tbilisi wins the 21st Europe Cup II, marking a significant achievement in European football for the Georgian club.
• Rebecka Liljeberg Birth Rebecka Liljeberg, a Swedish actress, was born on May 13, 1981. She would go on to establish herself in the Swedish film and television industry.
• Jimmy Yang Birth Jimmy Yang, an American professional wrestler, was born on May 13, 1981. He would later become known for his contributions to professional wrestling.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 13, 1981

Newspapers from May. 13, 1981

May 13, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1981 can also be written as 5/13/1981 in the US and as 13/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1981:

• Sunny Leone

  Canadian-American actress, model, and former adult film performer who successfully transitioned to mainstream Bollywood cinema and...

• Rami Malek

  Oscar-winning actor famous for his roles in 'Mr.

• Florent Mothe

  French singer, musician, and musical theater performer known for his roles in rock operas like 'Mozart'.

• Nicolas Jeanjean

  French rugby player who competed professionally in national and international rugby competitions.

• James Yun

  American actor and wrestler with professional experience in entertainment and sports performance.

• First Miracle at Fatima (1917)

  First miracle at fatima is unknown.

• Rima Margevičiūtė
• Shaun Phillips
• Kristian Ranta
• Fabiana Sgroi
• Jimmy Wang Yang
• Andrew Cohen
• Elisabeth Pinedo
• Ángel Gómez
• Carl Krauser
• George Leach
• Matías Lequi
• Rebecka Liljeberg
• David López García

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1981:

• Gustaf Dyrssen

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 13th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 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 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 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 13th 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 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:02 pm and setting at 03:53 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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Someone born on May 13, 1981 is:

44 years and 1 day old,

or 528 months and 1 day old,

or 2296 weeks

or 16072 days old,

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

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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

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

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