What happened on Thursday July 16, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1981:

• Mahathir Mohamad Becomes Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir bin Mohamad is sworn in as Malaysia's 4th Prime Minister, beginning a historic 22-year tenure that would make him Asia's longest-serving political leader, significantly shaping Malaysia's modern political landscape.
• India's Nuclear Test India conducted its first successful nuclear test, codenamed Operation Smiling Buddha, marking a significant milestone in the country's nuclear capabilities and geopolitical standing.
• Israeli Bombing of Beirut Israeli aircraft bomb Beirut, destroying multi-story apartment blocks housing Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) associated groups. The attack results in approximately 300 civilian casualties, sparking international condemnation and a U.S. aircraft export embargo against Israel.
• Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse Tragedy A catastrophic structural failure occurs at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, where two skywalks collapse into the atrium lobby, resulting in 114 fatalities and becoming a significant case study in engineering and architectural safety.
• Bolivian Military Coup General Luis Gracia Meza leads a violent military coup d'état against the democratically elected government of Lidia Gayler in Bolivia, representing a tumultuous period in the country's political history.
• England's Historic Cricket Test Match Victory England achieves a remarkable cricket test match victory against Australia at Headingley, becoming the first team this century to win a match after following on, a rare and extraordinary sporting achievement.
• Plate Spinning World Record Shukuni Sasaki sets a remarkable world record by simultaneously spinning 72 plates, demonstrating extraordinary skill and coordination in a unique performance art.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1981

July 16, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 197th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1981 can also be written as 7/16/1981 in the US and as 16/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1981:

• Zach Randolph

  Professional NBA power forward who played for multiple teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies, and New York Knicks.

• Taylor Kinney

  American actor best known for his role in the TV series Chicago Fire and for his previous relationship with singer Lady Gaga.

• Michelle Morgan
• Kaká
• Maher Zain

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1981:

• Harry Chapin

  Harry Chapin was an influential American folk singer-songwriter known for his storytelling music and humanitarian activism.

• Ioan Maria Duma
• Maurice Mathieu

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
3. Air Supply - The One That You Love
4. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
5. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 05:57 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 16, 1981

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Someone born on July 16, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 28 days old,

or 2286 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16008 days old,

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

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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

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

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