What happened on Saturday August 15, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1981:

• Ian Botham's Cricket Century English cricket legend Ian Botham scored a remarkable century in just 86 balls during a Test Cricket match against Australia at Old Trafford. This performance was a significant moment in cricket history, showcasing Botham's exceptional batting skills and aggressive playing style.
• Robin Leamy Swimming Record US swimmer Robin Leamy set a notable swimming speed record, achieving a pace of 7.98 kilometers per hour over a 50-meter distance. This performance highlighted the competitive nature of swimming records during the early 1980s.
• Song Ji-hyo Birth Song Ji-hyo, a prominent South Korean actress, was born on this date. She would later become known for her roles in various Korean films and television series, and as a long-time cast member of the popular variety show 'Running Man'.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1981

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1981

August 15, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1981 can also be written as 8/15/1981 in the US and as 15/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1981:

• Brendan Hansen

  Olympic gold medalist swimmer who specialized in breaststroke, representing the United States in multiple international competitions and...

• Song Ji-hyo

  Popular South Korean actress and entertainer, best known for her long-running role in the variety show 'Running Man'.

• Lee Sang-yoon
• Silvan Zurbriggen

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1981:

• Carol Ryrie Brink

  American author (b. 1895).

• Jørgen Løvset

  Norwegian gynaecologist and academic (b. 1896).

• Alfred Hamilton Barr Jr.
• Carlo Gero di Urach
• Mattia Cerruti

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
3. Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
4. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
2. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
3. Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
4. Aneka - Japanese Boy
5. Soft Cell - Tainted Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1981 was I'm In Love by Evelyn King, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Teena Marie - Square Biz
4. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
5. Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:10 pm and setting at 06:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on August 15, 1981

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Someone born on August 15, 1981 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 29 days old,

or 2282 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15978 days old,

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

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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

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

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