What happened on Wednesday April 15, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1981:

• First Space Shuttle Landing in California Space Shuttle Columbia completes a historic mission, becoming the first crewed orbital spacecraft to land in California. Despite multiple technical challenges including thermostat malfunctions, cargo door issues, zero-G toilet problems, and heat-shielding tile loss, the mission represents a significant milestone in space exploration.
• Pulitzer Prize Fabrication Scandal Janet Cooke admits her Pulitzer Prize-winning story about an 8-year-old heroin addict was entirely fabricated. The Washington Post is forced to relinquish the prestigious journalism award, marking a significant ethical breach in journalistic integrity.
• Presidential Pardon for FBI Agents President Ronald Reagan pardons FBI agents W. Mark Felt and Edward S. Miller, five months after their conviction for civil rights violations related to investigations of the Weather Underground terrorist group. This pardon highlights the complex legal and political landscape of the era.
• Deadly Coal Mine Explosion A tragic mining disaster at the Redstone Coal Company's Dutch Creek #1 mine in Colorado results in the death of fifteen miners. The Colorado Bureau of Mines investigation revealed that a spark from a damaged cable likely ignited accumulated methane gas, causing the fatal explosion.
• Australian Political Resignation Andrew Peacock dramatically resigns from the Australian cabinet, accusing Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser of gross disloyalty. This internal political conflict highlights the tensions within the Liberal Party during this period.
• Argentine Football Player Birth Andrés d'Alessandro, a notable Argentine football player, was born on this date. D'Alessandro would later become a prominent midfielder known for his technical skills and playmaking abilities.

Events in 1981

April 15, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1981

April 15, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1981 can also be written as 4/15/1981 in the US and as 15/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1981:

• Anita Hassanandani Reddy

  Anita Hassanandani Reddy is a prominent Indian actress who has made significant contributions to Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil entertainment...

• Andrés D'Alessandro

  Andrés D'Alessandro is a renowned Argentine footballer who has played for multiple clubs and the national team, known for his exceptional...

• Rikki Lixx
• Sarah Suco

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1981:

• John Thach
• Anton Fredrik Klaveness
• Lorenzo Guerrero Gutiérrez
• Adolph Alexander Noser
• Alfred Schläppi

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
2. Blondie - Rapture
3. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
4. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
5. John Lennon - Woman

April 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Stevie Wonder - Lately
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 15, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
5. Champaign - How 'bout Us

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 03:10 pm and setting at 04:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Someone born on April 15, 1981 is:

44 years and 29 days old,

or 528 months and 29 days old,

or 2300 weeks

or 16100 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1981?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 15, 1981.

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