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About March 14th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 14, 1981, the NCAA basketball tournament witnessed three significant upsets, each decided by last-second plays. St. Joseph's defeated top-seeded DePaul 49-48, Arkansas edged defending champion Louisville 74-73 with a buzzer-beating half-court shot by U.S. Reed, and Kansas State overcame Oregon State 50-48 with a game-winning shot by Rolando Blackman.
- Day of the week: March 14th, 1981 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton
- #1 UK song: Jealous Guy by Roxy Music
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- March 14, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 14, 1981?
- Who was born on March 14, 1981?
- March 14, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- March 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- March 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 14, 1981?
- Back in 1981
March 14, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 14, 1981:
- March 14, 1981: Three major upsets in NCAA basketball tournament On March 14, 1981, the NCAA basketball tournament witnessed three significant upsets, each decided by last-second plays. St. Joseph's defeated top-seeded DePaul 49-48, Arkansas edged defending champion Louisville 74-73 with a buzzer-beating half-court shot by U.S. Reed, and Kansas State overcame Oregon State 50-48 with a game-winning shot by Rolando Blackman. source: si.com
- First World Speedcubing Championship held in 1981 The first World Speedcubing Championship took place on March 14, 1981, in Budapest, Hungary. This event marked a significant milestone in the competitive Rubik's Cube community, bringing together enthusiasts from around the world to compete in solving the cube in the shortest time possible. The championship helped to popularize speedcubing as a sport and laid the groundwork for future competitions. source: worldcubeassociation.org
- Fire at Royal Beach Hotel in Chicago kills 19 On March 14, 1981, a devastating fire erupted at the Royal Beach Hotel in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, resulting in 19 fatalities and 14 injuries. The blaze began in the first-floor laundry room, rapidly spreading through the building's rear stairway and trapping residents in their rooms. Contributing factors included inoperable smoke detectors and inadequate fireproofing of doors, which hindered escape efforts. Many victims were residents of local drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. source: upi.com
- Roxy Music's 'Jealous Guy' reaches number one on UK Singles Chart Roxy Music's cover of John Lennon's 'Jealous Guy' topped the UK Singles Chart on March 14, 1981, marking the band's only UK number-one single. The track, released in February 1981, was a tribute to Lennon, who was murdered in December 1980. It also achieved number one in Australia and reached the top ten in several European countries. source: officialcharts.com
- Death of Ken Barrington, English Cricket Player Ken Barrington, a prominent English cricket player who represented England in 82 Test matches and scored 6,806 runs, passed away on this date.
March 14, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from March 1981
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What day of the week was March 14, 1981?
March 14, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 14, 1981 can also be written as 3/14/1981 in the US and as 14/3/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 14, 1981?
Famous people born on March 14, 1981:
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Ryan CartwrightRyan Cartwright is an English actor best known for his television roles in both the UK and US, notably in the series 'Bones' and 'Alphas.' [bio]
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March 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 14, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 9th and March 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 14, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
- Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
- REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
- John Lennon - Woman
- Styx - The Best Of Times
- Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
March 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 14, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
- Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Kim Wilde - Kids In America
- Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
March 14, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 14, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
- The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
- The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
- Sister Sledge - All American Girls
- Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
March 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 14th is Pisces.
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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 14, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 14, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster 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 birthMarch 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 14, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 14, 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 March 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 03:15 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.
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Someone born on March 14, 1981 is:
45 years 4 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 14, 1981?
There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 14th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 14, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 14, 1981.
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