What happened on Wednesday June 17, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1981:

• USS Ohio Sea Trials Begin The USS Ohio, the largest submarine of its time at 560 feet long, commenced its first sea trials, departing from the Groton, Connecticut shipyards early in the morning. This marked a significant milestone in naval engineering and submarine technology.
• Pink Floyd Performs at Earls Court Pink Floyd performed at Earls Court with the classic lineup of David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Richard Wright. This performance was particularly significant as it would be the last time the quartet would perform together until July 2, 2005, a gap of over 24 years.
• Death of Sir Richard O'Connor Sir Richard O'Connor, a notable English general who was born in 1889, passed away on this date. O'Connor was a distinguished military leader known for his strategic capabilities during World War II.
• Passing of Zerna Sharp Zerna Sharp, an influential American writer and educator born in 1889, died on this date. Sharp was known for her contributions to educational methodologies and literature.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1981

June 17, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1981 can also be written as 6/17/1981 in the US and as 17/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1981:

• Rebekah Staton
• Shane Watson

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1981:

• Richard O'Connor

  Indian-english general (b. 1889).

• Zerna Sharp

  American educator and author (d. 1981).

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 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 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 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 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 06:17 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1981

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Someone born on June 17, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 6 days old,

or 2288 weeks

or 16016 days old,

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

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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