What happened on Thursday June 18, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1981:

• AIDS Identified Medical professionals formally recognized the emerging AIDS epidemic, marking a critical moment in global health history. This identification would lead to extensive research, public health interventions, and significant medical advancements in understanding and combating the disease.
• First Stealth Aircraft Flight The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, a groundbreaking aircraft designed with advanced stealth technology, successfully completed its inaugural flight. This revolutionary aircraft would become a critical asset in modern military aviation, capable of evading radar detection.
• Supreme Court Justice Retires US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart retired after serving since 1958, creating an opportunity for a new judicial appointment and potentially shifting the court's ideological balance.
• Caribbean Regional Organization Founded The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States was established, representing a significant diplomatic and collaborative milestone for Caribbean nations seeking regional cooperation and mutual development.
• Hoof and Mouth Disease Vaccine Announced Scientists announced a breakthrough vaccine to prevent hoof and mouth disease, a significant advancement in veterinary medicine that could help protect livestock and agricultural economies.
• Pamela Hansford Johnson Noted Remembrance of Pamela Hansford Johnson, an English poet, novelist, playwright, and literary critic who was born in 1912.
• Ella Chen Birth Ella Chen, a notable Taiwanese singer, was mentioned in historical records on this date.
• Donald Blair Noted Donald Blair, a Toronto political activist and candidate, was recorded in historical documents.
• America's Junior Miss Crowned Kimberley Ann Smith, a 17-year-old from North Carolina, was crowned America's Junior Miss.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1981

June 18, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 169th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1981 can also be written as 6/18/1981 in the US and as 18/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1981:

• Scooter Braun

  Prominent music industry entrepreneur who discovered and managed artists like Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Demi Lovato.

• Ella Chen

  Taiwanese pop singer and actress, member of the popular girl group S.H.

• Marco Streller

  Professional Swiss footballer who played as a striker, primarily known for his career with FC Basel and the Swiss national team.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1981:

• Luigi Illario

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 18th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 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 18, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 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 18th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 07:08 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1981

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Someone born on June 18, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 26 days old,

or 2290 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16036 days old,

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

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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

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

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