What happened on Friday November 13, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 13, 1981:

• First Use of Canadarm in Space The Canadarm, officially known as the Remote Manipulator System, was successfully deployed for the first time during the Columbia space shuttle mission. This groundbreaking robotic arm represented a significant technological achievement for Canada's space program and would become a critical tool in future space missions.
• First Use of Canadarm in Space The Canadarm, officially known as the Remote Manipulator System, was successfully deployed for the first time during the Columbia space shuttle mission. This groundbreaking robotic arm represented a significant technological achievement for Canada's space program and would become a critical tool in future space missions.
• First Use of Canadarm in Space The Canadarm, officially known as the Remote Manipulator System, was successfully deployed for the first time during the Columbia space shuttle mission. This groundbreaking robotic arm represented a significant technological achievement for Canada's space program and would become a critical tool in future space missions.
• Severe West Coast Windstorm A major windstorm struck the West Coast of North America, featuring a powerful sub-960 mb cyclone that generated strong winds across the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and extended northward through Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The storm caused significant environmental disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Severe West Coast Windstorm A major windstorm struck the West Coast of North America, featuring a powerful sub-960 mb cyclone that generated strong winds across the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and extended northward through Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The storm caused significant environmental disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Severe West Coast Windstorm A major windstorm struck the West Coast of North America, featuring a powerful sub-960 mb cyclone that generated strong winds across the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and extended northward through Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. The storm caused significant environmental disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Ringo Starr Single Release Ringo Starr released his single 'Wrack My Brains' in the United Kingdom, continuing his solo musical career after the breakup of The Beatles.
• Ringo Starr Single Release Ringo Starr released his single 'Wrack My Brains' in the United Kingdom, continuing his solo musical career after the breakup of The Beatles.
• Ringo Starr Single Release Ringo Starr released his single 'Wrack My Brains' in the United Kingdom, continuing his solo musical career after the breakup of The Beatles.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Nov. 13, 1981

Newspapers from Nov. 13, 1981

November 13, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 317th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 13, 1981 can also be written as 11/13/1981 in the US and as 13/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

November 13, 1981 in November 1981 calendar

Famous people born on November 13, 1981:

• Shawn Yue

  Prominent Hong Kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in film and music industry.

• Mirela Delić

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 13th

Famous people died on November 13, 1981:

• Bice Lazzari
• Gerhard Marcks
• Mestre Pastinha

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on November 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 13, 1981 was Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
2. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
3. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
4. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
5. Bob Seger - Tryin' To Live My Life Without You (Live)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 13, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
2. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 13, 1981 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Roger, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

1. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
4. Prince - Controversy
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 13th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 13, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 06:30 pm and setting at 09:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on November 13, 1981

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Someone born on November 13, 1981 is:

43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 1 day old,

or 2269 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15888 days old,

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

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 13th 2025.

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

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

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