What happened on Tuesday September 15, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1981:

• Sandra Day O'Connor Approved for Supreme Court The United States Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves Sandra Day O'Connor to become the first female justice on the United States Supreme Court, marking a historic milestone for gender representation in the highest judicial body.
• John Bull Locomotive Historic Demonstration The John Bull steam locomotive becomes recognized as the world's oldest operable locomotive when the Smithsonian Institution operates it under its own power outside Washington, D.C., showcasing a remarkable piece of technological heritage.
• Vanuatu Joins United Nations Vanuatu becomes a member of the United Nations, marking an important moment in the young nation's international diplomatic recognition and engagement.
• Pope John Paul II Publishes Labor Encyclical Pope John Paul II publishes the encyclical 'Laborem exercens', offering a comprehensive Catholic perspective on labor, critiquing aspects of both capitalism and Marxism while emphasizing human dignity in work.
• Studio 54 Reopens New York's iconic nightclub Studio 54 reopens after being previously shut down due to the tax evasion convictions of its owners, Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager, symbolizing the venue's resilience in the city's nightlife scene.
• Rafael Méndez Obituary Rafael Méndez, a renowned Mexican-born trumpet virtuoso born in 1906, passes away, leaving behind a significant musical legacy.
• Harold Bennett Obituary Harold Bennett, a British actor born in 1899, passes away, marking the end of a life in the performing arts.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1981

September 15, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 258th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1981 can also be written as 9/15/1981 in the US and as 15/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1981:

• Ben Schwartz

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Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1981:

• Rafael Méndez
• Sara Haden

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Juice Newton - Queen Of Hearts
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Foreigner - Urgent
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
5. Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 09:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Someone born on September 15, 1981 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 18 days old,

or 2276 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15936 days old,

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

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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