What happened on Wednesday July 22, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 22, 1981:

• Mehmet Ali Agca Sentenced for Assassination Attempt In a landmark legal proceeding, Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Rome court. This sentencing was related to his notorious assassination attempt, which had significant international political implications.
• India Launches First Geo-stationary Satellite APPLE The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched and activated India's first geo-stationary experimental communications satellite, APPLE (Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment). This satellite, equipped with a C-Band transponder, marked a significant milestone in India's space technology and telecommunications capabilities.
• FTC Introduces Comprehensive Funeral Industry Regulations Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Michael Pertschuk announced groundbreaking regulations designed to protect consumers from unfair practices in the American funeral industry. These comprehensive guidelines marked the end of an era of unregulated funeral services and established new standards for transparency and consumer rights.
• South African Rugby Union Tour Begins in New Zealand The first match of the 1981 South Africa rugby union tour commenced in Gisborne, New Zealand. This tour was significant during the apartheid era, when international sporting interactions with South Africa were highly controversial and politically charged.

Events in 1981

July 22, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 22, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 22, 1981

July 22, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1981 can also be written as 7/22/1981 in the US and as 22/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 22, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 22, 1981:

• Paloma Faith

  British singer, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful voice and distinctive retro style in pop and soul music.

• Clive Standen
• Fritzi Eichhorn
• Floriane Eichhorn

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 22nd

Famous people died on July 22, 1981:

• Hermann von Hanneken

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 22nd

July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 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 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 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 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 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 22nd 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 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 22, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 12:28 pm.

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 22, 1981

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Someone born on July 22, 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 22, 1981?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 22, 1981.

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