What happened on Monday October 19, 1981?

Here's what happened on October 19, 1981:

• Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Laser Development Nicolaas Bloembergen and Arthur Schawlow were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking contributions to laser technology, recognizing their pivotal research in understanding and developing laser systems that would revolutionize multiple scientific and technological fields.
• Los Angeles Dodgers Win National League Championship Series The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Montreal Expos 2-1 in the decisive Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, securing their place in the 1981 World Series. Rick Monday's dramatic ninth-inning home run was a crucial moment that propelled the team to victory.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Oct. 19, 1981

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 1981

October 19, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 17 - 48

October 19, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1981 can also be written as 10/19/1981 in the US and as 19/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

Famous people born on October 19, 1981:

• Christian Bautista

  Popular Filipino actor and singer known for his work in music and television, with a significant following in Southeast Asia.

• Heikki Kovalainen

  Professional Finnish Formula One racing driver who competed for several top teams including Lotus and McLaren during his international...

• Karoline Schuch

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on October 19th

Famous people died on October 19, 1981:

• Dan Coe
• Johnny Doyle

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on October 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
2. Diana Ross - Endless Love
3. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
4. Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only
5. Eddie Rabbitt - Step By Step

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin - It's My Party
2. The Tweets - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
3. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Godley & Creme - Under Your Thumb

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

1. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
2. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
3. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
4. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
5. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 02:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on October 19, 1981

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Someone born on October 19, 1981 is:

43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 4 days old,

or 2270 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15892 days old,

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

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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

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

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