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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1981What happened on Monday August 17, 1981?
About August 17th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 17, 1981, a significant aerial confrontation occurred between the United States Navy and Libyan Air Force in the Gulf of Sidra. Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi challenged U.S. naval presence by dispatching two Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets to intercept U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcats. During the engagement, a Libyan aircraft fired an Atoll heat-seeking missile at Lt. Lawrence Musczynski, which narrowly missed its target. In response, Musczynski successfully destroyed the lead Libyan plane with a Sidewinder missile. Commander Hank Kleeman then engaged the Libyan wingman, forcing the pilot to eject. This incident marked the first U.S. aerial combat since the Vietnam War and highlighted rising tensions between the United States and Libya during the Cold War era.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1981 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Green Door by Shakin' Stevens
- Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi
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Table of contents
- August 17, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1981?
- Who was born on August 17, 1981?
- August 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1981?
- Back in 1981
August 17, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1981:
- Gulf of Sidra Incident: US-Libyan Air Battle On August 17, 1981, a significant aerial confrontation occurred between the United States Navy and Libyan Air Force in the Gulf of Sidra. Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi challenged U.S. naval presence by dispatching two Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets to intercept U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcats. During the engagement, a Libyan aircraft fired an Atoll heat-seeking missile at Lt. Lawrence Musczynski, which narrowly missed its target. In response, Musczynski successfully destroyed the lead Libyan plane with a Sidewinder missile. Commander Hank Kleeman then engaged the Libyan wingman, forcing the pilot to eject. This incident marked the first U.S. aerial combat since the Vietnam War and highlighted rising tensions between the United States and Libya during the Cold War era.
- Gulf of Sidra Incident: US-Libyan Air Battle On August 17, 1981, a significant aerial confrontation occurred between the United States Navy and Libyan Air Force in the Gulf of Sidra. Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi challenged U.S. naval presence by dispatching two Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets to intercept U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcats. During the engagement, a Libyan aircraft fired an Atoll heat-seeking missile at Lt. Lawrence Musczynski, which narrowly missed its target. In response, Musczynski successfully destroyed the lead Libyan plane with a Sidewinder missile. Commander Hank Kleeman then engaged the Libyan wingman, forcing the pilot to eject. This incident marked the first U.S. aerial combat since the Vietnam War and highlighted rising tensions between the United States and Libya during the Cold War era.
- Gulf of Sidra Incident: US-Libyan Air Battle On August 17, 1981, a significant aerial confrontation occurred between the United States Navy and Libyan Air Force in the Gulf of Sidra. Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi challenged U.S. naval presence by dispatching two Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets to intercept U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcats. During the engagement, a Libyan aircraft fired an Atoll heat-seeking missile at Lt. Lawrence Musczynski, which narrowly missed its target. In response, Musczynski successfully destroyed the lead Libyan plane with a Sidewinder missile. Commander Hank Kleeman then engaged the Libyan wingman, forcing the pilot to eject. This incident marked the first U.S. aerial combat since the Vietnam War and highlighted rising tensions between the United States and Libya during the Cold War era.
August 17, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 17, 1981?
August 17, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1981 can also be written as 8/17/1981 in the US and as 17/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1981?
Famous people born on August 17, 1981:
- Kristin Holt
American television personality known for her work in media and entertainment.
- Helen Lindes
- James Vincent McMorrow
August 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1981:
- Mariama Bâ
- Ervino Pocar
- Claudio Cesare Secchi
August 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
August 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
- Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight
August 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1981 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 09:10 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.
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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1981
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Someone born on August 17, 1981 is:
43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 15 days old,
or 2280 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15964 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1981?
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1981.
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