What happened on Saturday May 16, 1981?

About May 16th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jorge Velasquez rides Pleasant Colony to victory in the 107th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:54.6. This significant horse racing event showcases the skill of both jockey and horse.
  • Day of the week: May 16th, 1981 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
  • #1 UK song: Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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May 16, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1981:

  • 107th Preakness Stakes Victory Jorge Velasquez rides Pleasant Colony to victory in the 107th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:54.6. This significant horse racing event showcases the skill of both jockey and horse.
  • Kim Carnes' 'Bette Davis Eyes' Tops Charts The hit song 'Bette Davis Eyes' by Kim Carnes reaches #1 on the Billboard charts, beginning a remarkable 9-week run at the top position. The song, which references the iconic actress Bette Davis, became a defining pop music moment of 1981.
  • Craig Reynolds' Triple Play Performance Houston Astros shortstop Craig Reynolds achieves a rare feat by hitting three triples in a single game, leading the Astros to a decisive 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. This exceptional performance highlights Reynolds' batting prowess.

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

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What day of the week was May 16, 1981?


May 16, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1981 can also be written as 5/16/1981 in the US and as 16/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 16, 1981?


Famous people born on May 16, 1981:

  • Joseph Morgan
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  • Zara Phillips

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  • Ricardo Costa (Portuguese footballer)

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May 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Just The Two Of Us youtube
  3. - Being With You youtube
  4. - Angel Of The Morning youtube
  5. - Morning Train (Nine To Five) youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

  1. - Stand And Deliver youtube
  2. - Stars On 45 youtube
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy youtube
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George') youtube
  5. - Making Your Mind Up youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  5. - When Love Calls
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May 16, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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May 16, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 05:13 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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How old is someone born on May 16, 1981?


Someone born on May 16, 1981 is:

44 years and 21 days old,

or 528 months and 21 days old,

or 2298 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16092 days old,

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

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 16th 2026.

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

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