What happened on Friday January 16, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1981:

• Bernadette Devlin McAliskey Shooting Protestant paramilitary gunmen conducted a violent attack on civil rights activist Bernadette Devlin McAliskey and her husband, shooting and wounding them. This incident was part of the ongoing sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland known as 'The Troubles'.
• John Lennon Releases 'Woman' John Lennon released the single 'Woman' in the United Kingdom, a poignant love song dedicated to his wife Yoko Ono, which would become part of his final album 'Double Fantasy'.
• Boxer Leon Spinks Mugged Professional boxer Leon Spinks, known for his upset victory over Muhammad Ali in 1978, was violently mugged. The attackers not only robbed him but also stole his distinctive gold teeth, a shocking and humiliating incident for the former heavyweight champion.
• Ivan Lendl's Strategic Match Manipulation Tennis player Ivan Lendl deliberately lost a match at the Volvo Masters to avoid playing against Swedish tennis star Björn Borg, revealing the strategic and psychological complexities of professional tennis competition.

Events in 1981

January 16, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1981

January 16, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1981 can also be written as 1/16/1981 in the US and as 16/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1981:

• Nick Valensi

  Guitarist of the critically acclaimed rock band The Strokes, known for his distinctive guitar style and contributions to indie rock.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1981:

• Bernard Lee

  Renowned British actor famous for playing 'M' in multiple James Bond films during the Sean Connery and Roger Moore eras, a quintessential...

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
3. Barbra Streisand - Guilty
4. Blondie - The Tide Is High
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
3. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

January 16, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
5. Cameo - Keep It Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:48 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1981

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Someone born on January 16, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 7 days old,

or 2309 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16168 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1981?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 16, 1981.

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