What happened on Thursday March 19, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1981:

• Space Shuttle Columbia Accident A tragic accident occurred during a test of the Space Shuttle Columbia, resulting in the deaths of three workers and injuries to five others. This incident highlighted the inherent risks in space exploration and technological development.
• Buffalo Sabres Historic NHL Game The Buffalo Sabres set an extraordinary NHL record by scoring 9 goals in a single period, ultimately defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs with a stunning 14-4 victory. This game remains one of the most lopsided scores in NHL history.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1981

March 19, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 78th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1981 can also be written as 3/19/1981 in the US and as 19/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1981:

• Chris Taylor Brown
• Casey Jacobsen
• Kolo Touré

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1981:

• Tampa Red

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1981 was Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
2. John Lennon - Woman
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
5. Don McLean - Crying

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

March 19, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
4. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
5. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:16 pm and setting at 06:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 1981

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Someone born on March 19, 1981 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 25 days old,

or 2303 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16127 days old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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

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

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