What happened on Sunday July 19, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 19, 1981:

• Farewell Dossier Revelation In a private diplomatic meeting, French President François Mitterrand disclosed the Farewell Dossier to U.S. President Ronald Reagan. This classified collection of documents exposed extensive Soviet industrial espionage, revealing systematic theft of American technological research and development strategies during the Cold War era.
• Controversial Springbok Tour Begins The 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand commences, sparking significant political and social controversy due to the tour's association with apartheid-era South Africa.
• Bernard Hinault Wins Tour de France French cyclist Bernard Hinault claims victory in the 68th edition of the Tour de France, demonstrating his exceptional cycling prowess.
• Bill Rogers Wins British Golf Open American golfer Bill Rogers wins the 110th British Open Golf Championship at Royal St. George's Golf Club, shooting an impressive total score of 276.
• Didz Hammond Birth Didz Hammond, musician known for his work as bassist and backing vocalist in bands Dirty Pretty Things and The Cooper Temple Clause, is born.
• Nikki Osborne Birth Australian actress Nikki Osborne is born, who would later become known in entertainment circles.

Events in 1981

July 19, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 19, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 19, 1981

July 19, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 200th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 19, 1981 can also be written as 7/19/1981 in the US and as 19/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 19, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 19, 1981:

• Michiel Huisman

  Dutch actor known for roles in Game of Thrones, Westworld, and other popular TV series and films.

• Yacine Bezzaz

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 19th

Famous people died on July 19, 1981:

• Daisuke Itō
• José María Pemán
• Giovanni Zonca
• Rodolfo de Mattei

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 19th

July 19, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 19, 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 19, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 19, 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 19, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 19, 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 19th 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 19, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 19, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 19, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 19, 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 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:35 pm and setting at 09:06 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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Your place in the Universe on July 19, 1981

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Someone born on July 19, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 25 days old,

or 2286 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16005 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 19, 1981?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 19, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 19, 1981.

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