What happened on Saturday June 20, 1981?

About June 20th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 20, 1981, the Mujahedin (Islamic resistance fighters) launched a significant uprising against the Iranian government following the Iranian Revolution. This event marked a critical moment of political tension and resistance against the post-revolutionary regime.
  • Day of the week: June 20th, 1981 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Medley by Stars On 45
  • #1 UK song: Being With You by Smokey Robinson
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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June 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1981:

  • Mujahedin Uprising Against Iranian Regime On June 20, 1981, the Mujahedin (Islamic resistance fighters) launched a significant uprising against the Iranian government following the Iranian Revolution. This event marked a critical moment of political tension and resistance against the post-revolutionary regime.
  • Pope John Paul II Hospitalized Pope John Paul II was admitted to the hospital on June 20, 1981, for a serious infection that would require a prolonged 55-day treatment. This health crisis raised global concerns about the Pope's well-being during a significant period of his pontificate.
  • Gerry Cott Leaves Boomtown Rats On June 20, 1981, guitarist Gerry Cott departed from the popular Irish rock band Boomtown Rats, marking a significant change in the band's lineup and musical direction.

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

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What day of the week was June 20, 1981?


June 20, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 171st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1981 can also be written as 6/20/1981 in the US and as 20/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 20, 1981?


Famous people born on June 20, 1981:

  • Brede Hangeland

    Norwegian professional footballer who played as a defender for Fulham and the Norwegian national team.

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  • Alisan Porter

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June 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 20, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1981 was Medley by Stars On 45, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

  1. - Medley youtube
  2. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  3. - Sukiyaki youtube
  4. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) youtube
  5. - All Those Years Ago youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

  1. - Being With You youtube
  2. - One Day In Your Life youtube
  3. - More Than In Love youtube
  4. - Stand And Deliver youtube
  5. - How 'Bout Us youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.

  1. - Give It To Me Baby
  2. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  3. - Two Hearts
  4. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  5. - Double Dutch Bus
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June 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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June 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:12 pm and setting at 09:05 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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How old is someone born on June 20, 1981?


Someone born on June 20, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 24 days old,

or 2290 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16034 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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