What happened on Friday May 15, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1981:

• George Harrison Single Release George Harrison released the single 'All Those Years Ago' in the UK, a poignant tribute to his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon, who was tragically murdered in 1980.
• Len Barker's Perfect Game Len Barker of the Cleveland Indians pitched a perfect game against the Toronto Blue Jays, a rare and remarkable achievement in Major League Baseball history.
• First Female Prison Officer Murdered on Duty Donna Payant was murdered by serial killer Lemuel Smith, marking the first time a female prison officer was killed while on duty in the United States, highlighting significant issues in prison safety.
• SCTV Network 90 Debut SCTV Network 90, a sequel to the popular comedy sketch show Second City Television, premiered on NBC, featuring groundbreaking comedic talent.
• Soyuz 40 Space Mission Soyuz 40 spacecraft launched, carrying two cosmonauts to the Salyut 6 space station, including a Romanian cosmonaut, demonstrating international cooperation in space exploration.
• Patrice Evra Birth Patrice Evra, a Senegalese-born French professional football player, was born. He would later become a renowned defender for Manchester United and the French national team.
• Justin Morneau Birth Justin Morneau, a Canadian professional baseball player, was born. He would go on to become an MLB first baseman and win the American League MVP award in 2006.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1981

Newspapers from May. 15, 1981

May 15, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 135th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1981 can also be written as 5/15/1981 in the US and as 15/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1981:

• Jamie-Lynn Sigler

  Jamie-Lynn Sigler is an American actress and singer best known for her iconic role as Meadow Soprano in the critically acclaimed HBO series...

• Patrice Evra

  Patrice Evra is a retired French soccer player renowned for his outstanding performances at top clubs like Manchester United and Juventus,...

• Zara Phillips

  Zara Phillips is a British royal, daughter of Princess Anne, and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, known for her adventurous spirit and...

• Justin Morneau

  Justin Morneau is a Canadian professional baseball player who played first base and designated hitter, most notably for the Minnesota Twins,...

• Erica Campbell
• Ben (singer)

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1981:

• Marina Petrovna Romanova

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 15th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 04:46 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 15, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 20 days old,

or 2294 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16061 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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

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

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