What happened on Saturday July 18, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1981:

• Communist Party Leadership Change in Poland On July 18, 1981, the Polish Communist Party selected Edward Gierek, a former party leader, in a significant political maneuver during the tumultuous period of communist governance in Eastern Europe. This leadership selection occurred during a time of growing social and economic tensions in Poland.
• Mid-Air Collision over Armenia On July 18, 1981, a tragic mid-air collision occurred between a Canadair CL-44 and a Sukhoi Su-15 aircraft near Yerevan, Armenia, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The incident highlights the inherent risks of aviation during this period and the potential dangers of complex airspace interactions.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1981

July 18, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 199th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1981 can also be written as 7/18/1981 in the US and as 18/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1981:

• Michiel Huisman

  Michiel Huisman is a prominent Dutch actor known for significant roles in popular TV series like Game of Thrones and The Haunting of Hill...

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1981:

• Sonja Branting-Westerståhl

  Swedish lawyer (b. 1890).

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 18th

July 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
3. Air Supply - The One That You Love
4. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams

July 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

July 18, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
5. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 18, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Someone born on July 18, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 26 days old,

or 2286 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16006 days old,

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

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 18, 1981.

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