What happened on Saturday April 18, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1981:

• Longest Professional Baseball Game in History A historic Minor League baseball game between the Rochester Red Wings and the Pawtucket Red Sox at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sets the record for the longest professional baseball game ever played. The marathon match lasted an extraordinary 8 hours and 25 minutes, spanning 33 innings. The game was uniquely suspended at 4:00 AM and was ultimately completed on June 23rd, creating a legendary moment in baseball history.
• Audrey Tang: Taiwanese Tech Innovator Audrey Tang, a prominent Taiwanese free software programmer, is born. Tang would later become known as a pioneering digital minister and open-source advocate, playing a significant role in Taiwan's technology and civic engagement landscape.
• Jang Nara: Korean Entertainment Star Jang Nara, a versatile Korean actress and singer, is born. She would go on to become a notable figure in the Korean entertainment industry, known for her work in television dramas and music.
• Yes Rock Band Temporarily Splits The progressive rock band Yes temporarily splits up, marking a significant moment in their musical journey. The band would regroup in 1983, continuing their influential career in rock music.
• James H. Schmitz: Science Fiction Author James H. Schmitz, a German-born science fiction writer who was born in 1911, passes away. Schmitz was known for his contributions to the science fiction genre, creating imaginative narratives that explored futuristic themes.

Events in 1981

April 18, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 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.

April 18, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1981:

• Milan Jovanovic
• Sol Gabetta
• Audrey Tang

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1981:

• Boļeslavs Sloskāns

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 18th

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 1981

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Someone born on April 18, 1981 is:

44 years and 26 days old,

or 528 months and 26 days old,

or 2299 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16097 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1981?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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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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