What happened on Friday September 18, 1981?

About September 18th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 18, 1981, the French Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) voted to abolish capital punishment, marking a significant milestone in the country's human rights and judicial reform. This historic decision effectively ended the death penalty in France, reflecting a growing global trend towards more humane criminal justice practices.
  • Day of the week: September 18th, 1981 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
  • #1 UK song: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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September 18, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 18, 1981:

  • France Abolishes Capital Punishment On September 18, 1981, the French Assemblée Nationale (National Assembly) voted to abolish capital punishment, marking a significant milestone in the country's human rights and judicial reform. This historic decision effectively ended the death penalty in France, reflecting a growing global trend towards more humane criminal justice practices.
  • Gerald Ford Museum Dedicated A museum honoring former U.S. President Gerald Ford was dedicated in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan on September 18, 1981. The museum serves as a tribute to Ford's political career and presidency, providing historical context and preserving his legacy.
  • Georgia Proposes New State Constitution On September 18, 1981, the Georgia General Assembly approved a joint resolution proposing a comprehensive new constitution for the state. This legislative action signaled potential significant changes in the state's governance structure and legal framework.

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

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What day of the week was September 18, 1981?


September 18, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 261st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1981 can also be written as 9/18/1981 in the US and as 18/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 18, 1981?


Famous people born on September 18, 1981:

  • Han Ye-seul

    Prominent South Korean actress known for her roles in popular K-dramas and films, recognized for her beauty and acting skills.

  • JeA

    South Korean singer-songwriter and producer, member of the popular K-pop group Brown Eyed Girls.

  • Camille Combal
  • Fabiane Nunes
  • Sebastian Decoud
  • Steve Hirschi
  • Kunie Kitamoto
  • Yayoi Kobayashi
  • Lasse Kukkonen
  • David Lafata
  • Ángelo Reyes
  • Ri Kum-dong
  • Jessica Rodríguez
  • Teresa Rodríguez
  • Jennifer Tisdale
  • Kristaps Valters
  • Nicole da Silva
  • Roberto Infascelli
  • Andrea Caracciolo
  • Francisco José Castro Fernandes

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September 18, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 18, 1981:

  • Felia Doubrovska

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September 18, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 18, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Endless Love youtube
  2. - Queen Of Hearts youtube
  3. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around youtube
  4. - Urgent youtube
  5. - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Tainted Love youtube
  2. - Prince Charming youtube
  3. - Japanese Boy youtube
  4. - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) youtube
  5. - Souvenir youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Super Freak (Part I)
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Lady (You Bring Me Up)
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September 18, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 18, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 12:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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How old is someone born on September 18, 1981?


Someone born on September 18, 1981 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 15 days old,

or 2276 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15933 days old,

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

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.

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

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