What happened on Thursday May 21, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1981:

• Bob Marley Receives State Funeral Jamaica honored its legendary reggae musician Bob Marley with a state funeral, commemorating the life and global cultural impact of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
• François Mitterrand Becomes President of France In a historic political transition, François Mitterrand of the Socialist Party was elected as the President of France, marking a significant shift in French political leadership. This election represented the first time a Socialist candidate had been elected to the presidency in the Fifth Republic.
• Pierre Mauroy Appointed as Prime Minister of France Following François Mitterrand's presidential election, Pierre Mauroy was appointed as Prime Minister of France, completing the Socialist Party's rise to power and setting the stage for significant political reforms.
• Propaganda Due Membership List Revealed The Italian government publicly released the membership list of Propaganda Due (P2), an illegal pseudo-Masonic lodge deeply implicated in numerous criminal activities and political conspiracies, exposing a significant network of corruption.
• Irish Republican Hunger Strikers Die in Maze Prison Raymond McCreesh and Patsy O'Hara, Irish Republican hunger strikers, died in the Maze Prison, further intensifying the political conflict in Northern Ireland and drawing international attention to the republican struggle.
• United Artists Sold to MGM Transamerica Corporation agreed to sell United Artists to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for $380 million, a transaction significantly influenced by the box office failure of the film 'Heaven's Gate'.
• New York Islanders Win Stanley Cup The New York Islanders defeated the Minnesota North Stars 4 games to 1 to win the Stanley Cup, continuing their dominance in professional ice hockey during the early 1980s.
• First Indian Expedition to Antarctica India launched its inaugural scientific expedition to Antarctica, marking a significant milestone in the country's scientific exploration and research capabilities.
• Kim Seelbrede Crowned Miss USA Kim Seelbrede from Ohio was crowned as the 30th Miss USA, representing a moment in the annual beauty pageant tradition.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 21, 1981

Newspapers from May. 21, 1981

May 21, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 141st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1981 can also be written as 5/21/1981 in the US and as 21/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1981:

• Josh Hamilton

  Josh Hamilton was a Major League Baseball player known for his powerful hitting and remarkable comeback story after battling personal...

• Rachel Platten

  Rachel Platten is an American singer-songwriter known for her inspirational hit 'Fight Song', which became a global empowerment anthem.

• Belladonna (actress)

  Belladonna is a prominent American former adult film actress and director who was influential in the adult entertainment industry.

• Josh Hamilton (baseball)
• Nadiya Savtchenko
• Anna Rogowska
• Tyrone Sawyers
• Peter Rajniak
• Jaroslav Beláň
• Kristián Kudroč
• Joe Mazzuca
• Maximilian Mutzke
• Marc Pfertzel
• Paul Rachubka

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1981:

• Patsy O'Hara

  Irish Republican Army volunteer who died during the 1981 Irish hunger strikes, a pivotal moment in Northern Ireland's conflict.

• Raymond McCreesh
• Giuseppe Ermini

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 21st

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 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 21, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 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 21st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 08:21 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 21, 1981

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Someone born on May 21, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 22 days old,

or 2294 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16063 days old,

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

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

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

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