What happened on Wednesday November 18, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1981:

• IBM Introduces Personal Computer at COMDEX Fall At the COMDEX Fall trade show, IBM launched its groundbreaking IBM Personal Computer (PC), marking a pivotal moment in personal computing history. Simultaneously, Scientific Solutions announced the first PC add-in cards, expanding the computer's capabilities and potential for customization.
• Reagan's Zero Option Nuclear Arms Reduction Proposal In a landmark speech at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., President Ronald Reagan introduced the innovative 'Zero Option' proposal, a bold diplomatic strategy aimed at reducing nuclear missile arsenals. He also coined the term 'START' (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), signaling a new approach to arms control negotiations that would supersede previous SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty) discussions.
• Mike Schmidt Wins Second Consecutive NL MVP Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt was awarded his second consecutive National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, highlighting his exceptional performance and consistency in Major League Baseball.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1981

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1981

November 18, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1981 can also be written as 11/18/1981 in the US and as 18/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1981 in November 1981 calendar

Famous people born on November 18, 1981:

• Thierry Dusautoir

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• Vittoria Puccini
• Alaa Abd el-Fattah
• Maggie Stiefvater
• Nasim Pedrad

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
3. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
4. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
5. Air Supply - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 18, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
2. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 18, 1981 was Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
3. Prince - Controversy
4. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 01:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Someone born on November 18, 1981 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 26 days old,

or 2269 weeks

or 15883 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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

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

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