What happened on Friday, June 19, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1981:

• Glastonbury Festival 1981 The 1981 Glastonbury Festival, officially named the Glastonbury CND Festival, took place from June 19 to 21, 1981, at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England. Organized by Michael Eavis in partnership with the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), the festival attracted approximately 18,000 attendees, with tickets priced at £8. Notable performances included New Order, Hawkwind, and Taj Mahal. A new permanent Pyramid Stage was constructed using telegraph poles and metal sheeting from the Ministry of Defence, serving as both a performance venue and a cowshed during the winter months. The festival raised £20,000 for CND, marking its first profitable year. source: bbc.co.uk
• Superman II US theatrical release Superman II premiered in the United States on June 1, 1981, at the National Theater in New York City. It opened nationwide on June 19, 1981, in 1,354 theaters, six months after its international release. The film achieved significant box office success, setting records for the highest-grossing opening weekend and the highest single-day box office earnings at that time. source: en.wikipedia.org
• India's APPLE satellite launched successfully On June 19, 1981, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its first experimental geostationary communication satellite, APPLE (Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment), into orbit. The 670 kg satellite was launched aboard the Ariane-1 rocket from the Centre Spatial Guyanais in French Guiana. APPLE served as a testbed for India's telecommunications infrastructure, providing valuable experience in building and operating three-axis stabilized geostationary communication satellites. source: isro.gov.in
• Boeing Chinook Helicopter Certification Boeing received certification for its commercial Chinook 2-rotor helicopter, a significant achievement in aviation engineering. The Chinook, known for its versatility and heavy-lifting capabilities, would become a crucial military and civilian transport aircraft.
• European Space Agency's Ariane Satellite Mission The European Space Agency successfully launched its Ariane rocket, carrying two satellites into orbit. This mission highlighted Europe's growing capabilities in space technology and satellite deployment during the early 1980s.
• Death of Lotte Reiniger, Pioneering Silhouette Animator Lotte Reiniger, a groundbreaking German-born silhouette animator known for her innovative animation techniques and intricate paper cut-out films, passed away. She was a significant figure in early animation history, creating over 40 films and influencing generations of animators with her unique artistic style.
• Record-Breaking Orange Exhibited The heaviest known orange, weighing an impressive 2.5 kilograms, was exhibited in Nelspruit, South Africa. This unusual agricultural curiosity captured public imagination and highlighted the potential for extraordinary produce.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from June 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1981

June 19, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 170th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1981 can also be written as 6/19/1981 in the US and as 19/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1981:

• Robin McLeavy

  Robin McLeavy is an Australian actress best known for her roles in film, television, and theater, particularly her performance in the horror film 'The Loved Ones' and as Eva in the AMC series 'Hell on Wheels.' [bio]

• Scooter Braun

  Prominent music industry entrepreneur and talent manager, known for discovering and managing Justin Bieber.

• Ana Sofia Henao
• Iris Mulej

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1981:

• Subhash Mukherjee

  Indian scientist and physician who created india's first, and the world's second, child using in-vitro fertilisation (b. 1931).

• Anya Phillips

  Chinese-american band manager (b. 1955).

• Lotte Reiniger
• Alfred Santell

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 19, 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 19th is Gemini.

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June 19, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 08:05 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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Someone born on June 19, 1981 is:

45 years 1 month old,

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

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