What happened on Tuesday June 16, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1981:

• US Announces First Weapons Sales to China U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig made a significant foreign policy announcement, declaring that the United States would sell weapons to the People's Republic of China for the first time. This marked a pivotal moment in Cold War geopolitics, signaling a strategic shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
• US Announces First Weapons Sales to China U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig made a significant foreign policy announcement, declaring that the United States would sell weapons to the People's Republic of China for the first time. This marked a pivotal moment in Cold War geopolitics, signaling a strategic shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
• US Announces First Weapons Sales to China U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig made a significant foreign policy announcement, declaring that the United States would sell weapons to the People's Republic of China for the first time. This marked a pivotal moment in Cold War geopolitics, signaling a strategic shift in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
• Ferdinand Marcos Re-elected as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos secured a controversial re-election to a new six-year term as President of the Philippines, reportedly winning 18,309,360 votes, which represented approximately 86% of the total votes cast. This election further consolidated his authoritarian rule and was widely criticized for potential electoral manipulation.
• Ferdinand Marcos Re-elected as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos secured a controversial re-election to a new six-year term as President of the Philippines, reportedly winning 18,309,360 votes, which represented approximately 86% of the total votes cast. This election further consolidated his authoritarian rule and was widely criticized for potential electoral manipulation.
• Ferdinand Marcos Re-elected as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos secured a controversial re-election to a new six-year term as President of the Philippines, reportedly winning 18,309,360 votes, which represented approximately 86% of the total votes cast. This election further consolidated his authoritarian rule and was widely criticized for potential electoral manipulation.
• Leadership Change in Bulgarian Government Stanko Todorov, who had served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria since 1971, was replaced by Grisha Filipov in a leadership transition within the Bulgarian communist government. This change reflected the ongoing political dynamics in Eastern European socialist states during the early 1980s.
• Leadership Change in Bulgarian Government Stanko Todorov, who had served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria since 1971, was replaced by Grisha Filipov in a leadership transition within the Bulgarian communist government. This change reflected the ongoing political dynamics in Eastern European socialist states during the early 1980s.
• Leadership Change in Bulgarian Government Stanko Todorov, who had served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria since 1971, was replaced by Grisha Filipov in a leadership transition within the Bulgarian communist government. This change reflected the ongoing political dynamics in Eastern European socialist states during the early 1980s.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1981

June 16, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 167th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1981 can also be written as 6/16/1981 in the US and as 16/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1981:

• Benjamin Becker

  Benjamin Becker is a German professional tennis player known for his successful career on the ATP Tour, particularly notable for his...

• Joe Saunders

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1981:

• Jule Charney

  Jule Charney was a pioneering meteorologist who revolutionized weather prediction through advanced numerical modeling techniques.

• Thomas Playford IV

  Australian politician, 33rd premier of south australia (b. 1896).

• Julius Ebbinghaus
• John Shively Knight

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1981 was Medley by Stars On 45, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Stars On 45 - Medley
2. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
4. Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
3. Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
4. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
5. Champaign - How 'Bout Us

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:37 pm and setting at 05:32 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Someone born on June 16, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 28 days old,

or 2291 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16038 days old,

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

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

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