What happened on Friday April 17, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 17, 1981:

• Tragic Air U.S. Flight 716 Collision A devastating mid-air collision occurred between Air U.S. Flight 716 (traveling from Denver to Gillette, Wyoming) and a Cessna airplane carrying parachutists from the Skies West Skydiving Club. The accident resulted in 13 fatalities on the airliner and 2 skydiver deaths, while the remaining skydivers successfully parachuted to safety.
• Premiere of 'Caveman' Movie The comedy film 'Caveman', directed by Carl Gottlieb and featuring an ensemble cast including Ringo Starr, Shelley Long, Barbara Bach, Dennis Quaid, Jack Gilford, and John Matuszak, made its theatrical debut.
• NHL Playoff Power-Play Record Tied Denis Potvin of the New York Islanders ties the NHL playoff record by scoring three power-play goals in a game against the Edmonton Oilers, showcasing exceptional offensive performance during the Stanley Cup playoffs.
• NHL Stanley Cup Penalty Shot Milestone Anders Hedberg of the New York Rangers becomes the second player in NHL history to score on a Stanley Cup penalty shot, a rare and dramatic moment in hockey history.
• Hanna Pakarinen: Finnish Singer Profile Hanna Pakarinen is a notable Finnish singer known for her contributions to the Finnish music scene.

Events in 1981

April 17, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 17, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 17, 1981

April 17, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 107th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1981 can also be written as 4/17/1981 in the US and as 17/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 17, 1981:

• Chris Thompson

  American screenwriter and producer with a notable career in the entertainment industry.

• Sandra Fluke

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 17th

April 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
2. Blondie - Rapture
3. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
4. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
5. John Lennon - Woman

April 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Stevie Wonder - Lately
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
5. Champaign - How 'bout Us

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 17, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 05:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on April 17, 1981

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Someone born on April 17, 1981 is:

44 years and 27 days old,

or 528 months and 27 days old,

or 2299 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16098 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1981?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1981.

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