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see horoscope and birth chart for April 18, 1981What happened on Saturday, April 18, 1981?
About April 18th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 18, 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings began the longest professional baseball game in history. The game lasted 33 innings over two months, with the first 32 innings played on April 18–19, 1981, and the decisive 33rd inning completed on June 23, 1981. The Pawtucket Red Sox won 3–2. Notably, future Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Wade Boggs participated in the game.
- Day of the week: April 18th, 1981 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates
- #1 UK song: Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- April 18, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 18, 1981?
- Who was born on April 18, 1981?
- April 18, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- April 18, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- April 18, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 18, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 18, 1981?
- Back in 1981
April 18, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 18, 1981:
- Longest professional baseball game in history On April 18, 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings began the longest professional baseball game in history. The game lasted 33 innings over two months, with the first 32 innings played on April 18–19, 1981, and the decisive 33rd inning completed on June 23, 1981. The Pawtucket Red Sox won 3–2. Notably, future Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Wade Boggs participated in the game. source: mlb.com
- Audrey Tang: Taiwanese Tech Innovator Audrey Tang, born on April 18, 1981, in Taipei, Taiwan, is a renowned software developer and politician. She became Taiwan's first Digital Minister in 2016, known for her contributions to open-source software and digital democracy initiatives.
- James H. Schmitz: Science Fiction Author James H. Schmitz, a notable science fiction author known for his works in the genre, died on April 18, 1981. His contributions to science fiction literature have been recognized posthumously. source: locusmag.com
April 18, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1981
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What day of the week was April 18, 1981?
April 18, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 108th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 18, 1981 can also be written as 4/18/1981 in the US and as 18/4/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 18, 1981?
Famous people born on April 18, 1981:
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Audrey Tang
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April 18, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 18, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
- Blondie - Rapture
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- John Lennon - Woman
April 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Stevie Wonder - Lately
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go
April 18, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
- Champaign - How 'bout Us
April 18, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th 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 18, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 18, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 18, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 05:42 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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Someone born on April 18, 1981 is:
45 years 3 months old,
or 543 months and 15 days old,
or 2363 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16542 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1981?
There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 18th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 18, 1981.
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The soundtrack around April 18, 1981 included “Kiss On My List” by Daryl Hall & John Oates, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of April 18, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 18, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Milan Jovanovic, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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