What happened on Wednesday January 21, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1981:

• IRA Assassinates Ulster Unionist MPs Norman Stronge and his son James, both former Ulster Unionist Members of Parliament, are assassinated by the Irish Republican Army at their home, Tynan Abbey. Following the murders, the perpetrators burned down the family residence, marking a violent episode in the ongoing Northern Ireland conflict.
• Bernhard Goetz Subway Incident Bernhard Goetz experiences an assault on a New York City subway train, an event that would later become a controversial moment in the city's history of urban crime and self-defense.
• DeLorean Sports Car Production Begins The iconic DeLorean DMC-12, a stainless steel sports car featuring distinctive gull-wing doors, begins production at the factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. This unique vehicle would later gain worldwide fame through its prominent role in the 'Back to the Future' film franchise.
• Izabella Miko Birth Izabella Miko, a Polish-born actress and model, is born. She would later become known for her work in film and entertainment.
• Andy Lee Birth Andy Lee, a rapper in the Korean music group Shinhwa, is born. Shinhwa would become one of the longest-running K-pop groups in history.

Events in 1981

January 21, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 21, 1981

January 21, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1981 can also be written as 1/21/1981 in the US and as 21/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 21, 1981:

• Gillian Chung

  Member of the popular Hong Kong pop duo Twins, known for her music and acting career in the Asian entertainment industry.

• Michel Teló

  Brazilian singer-songwriter who gained international fame with his viral hit 'Ai Se Eu Te Pego', becoming a global music phenomenon.

• Dany Heatley

  Professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for multiple teams, known for his scoring ability and significant career achievements.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 21st

Famous people died on January 21, 1981:

• Giovanni Battista Meneghini

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
3. Blondie - The Tide Is High
4. Barbra Streisand - Guilty
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
3. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

January 21, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
5. Cameo - Keep It Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

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

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Someone born on January 21, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 23 days old,

or 2312 weeks

or 16184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1981?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1981.

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