What happened on Monday July 20, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1981:

• Somali Airlines Flight 40 Crash Somali Airlines Flight 40 tragically crashed in the Balad District of Somalia, resulting in the loss of 40 lives. The incident highlighted the aviation safety challenges of the era.
• David Alan Kirwan Yellowstone Hot Spring Incident A tragic incident occurred when 24-year-old tourist David Alan Kirwan jumped into a scalding hot spring at Yellowstone National Park with a pH of 9 and a temperature of 202°F (94°C), resulting in severe consequences.
• England Cricket Performance Against Australia During a cricket match, England faced a potential innings loss against Australia. Ian Botham notably scored 100 runs in just 87 balls, demonstrating exceptional batting prowess.
• Irene Saez Crowned Miss Universe Irene Saez from Venezuela was crowned the 30th Miss Universe, representing her country's beauty and cultural presence on the international stage.
• Damien Delaney - Irish Football Player Damien Delaney, an Irish professional football player, was born. He would go on to have a notable career in football, playing for various clubs and representing Ireland.
• Dayang Nurfaizah - Malaysian Singer Dayang Nurfaizah, a notable Malaysian singer, was born on this date. She would later become a prominent figure in the Malaysian music industry.

Events in 1981

July 20, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1981

July 20, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 201st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1981 can also be written as 7/20/1981 in the US and as 20/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1981:

• Dayang Nurfaizah

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1981:

• Abram Kardiner
• Diego Venini

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1981 was The One That You Love by Air Supply, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Air Supply - The One That You Love
2. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
3. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
4. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

July 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
3. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
4. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
5. Evelyn King - I'm In Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th 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 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:12 pm and setting at 10:12 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 20, 1981

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Someone born on July 20, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 13 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15993 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1981?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 20, 1981.

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