What happened on Wednesday May 20, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1981:

• Birth of Iker Casillas Iker Casillas, one of the most renowned Spanish football goalkeepers in history, was born on this date. He would go on to become a legendary player for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, winning multiple World Cup and European Championship titles.
• Ipswich Town's UEFA Cup Victory Ipswich Town won the UEFA Cup in Amsterdam on May 20, 1981, marking a significant achievement in the club's football history. This victory represented a notable moment for English football in European competitions during the early 1980s.
• Birth of Sean Conlon Sean Conlon, an English musician, was born on this date. While specific details about his musical career are limited, he represents the diverse cultural landscape of British music in the early 1980s.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 20, 1981

Newspapers from May. 20, 1981

May 20, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1981 can also be written as 5/20/1981 in the US and as 20/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1981:

• Rachel Platten

  American pop singer known for hit singles like 'Fight Song' and 'Stand By You', who gained significant popularity in the mid-2010s.

• Iker Casillas

  Legendary Spanish goalkeeper who played for Real Madrid and the national team, winning multiple international championships including the...

• Georges St-Pierre

  Renowned Canadian mixed martial artist considered one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, dominating the welterweight division.

• Sean Conlon

  English singer-songwriter who was a member of the pop group Five.

• Josephine Forsman
• Ottessa Moshfegh
• Carmen Souza

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1981:

• Noboru Nakamura

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
3. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
5. Stars On 45 - Medley

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
2. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
3. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
4. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
5. Atlantic Starr - When Love Calls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1981

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Someone born on May 20, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 15 days old,

or 2293 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16056 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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

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

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