What happened on Monday June 22, 1981?

About June 22nd, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: Iranian President Abolhassan Banisadr was impeached and removed from office by the Iranian Revolutionary Council. Several of his associates were executed, and he was forced into hiding, marking a significant moment in post-revolutionary Iran's political landscape.
  • Day of the week: June 22nd, 1981 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
  • #1 UK song: Being With You by Smokey Robinson
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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June 22, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 22, 1981:

  • Iranian President Banisadr Deposed Iranian President Abolhassan Banisadr was impeached and removed from office by the Iranian Revolutionary Council. Several of his associates were executed, and he was forced into hiding, marking a significant moment in post-revolutionary Iran's political landscape.
  • Mark David Chapman Pleads Guilty to John Lennon Murder Mark David Chapman pleaded guilty to the murder of legendary musician John Lennon, which occurred on December 8, 1980, outside the Dakota apartment building in New York City. His guilty plea would lead to his imprisonment and become a notorious moment in music and cultural history.
  • John McEnroe's Infamous Wimbledon Outburst Tennis star John McEnroe had a memorable and controversial moment during the first round of Wimbledon, delivering his famous 'You cannot be serious' rant during a match against Tom Gullikson. This incident further cemented McEnroe's reputation for passionate and temperamental on-court behavior.
  • Terrorist Attack in Greece Two terrorists affiliated with the Habash group conducted an attack on a travel agency in Greece, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals. This incident highlights the ongoing political tensions and terrorist activities of the era.

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

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What day of the week was June 22, 1981?


June 22, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1981 can also be written as 6/22/1981 in the US and as 22/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 22, 1981?


Famous people born on June 22, 1981:

  • Brandon Flowers

    Lead singer of the popular rock band The Killers, known for hit songs like 'Mr.

  • Monty Oum

    Renowned American animator, creator of web series RWBY, and influential figure in online animation known for his innovative action...

  • Sione Lauaki

    New Zealand rugby player known for his powerful performances in rugby union, particularly with the All Blacks and Canterbury provincial...

  • Porsha Williams

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June 22, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 22, 1981:

  • Petter Hol
  • Karel Čipera

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June 22, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 22, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 22nd and June 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

  1. - Give It To Me Baby
  2. - Double Dutch Bus
  3. - Two Hearts
  4. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  5. - Freaky Dancin'
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June 22, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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June 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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June 22, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:34 pm and setting at 11:13 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 22, 1981?


Someone born on June 22, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 22 days old,

or 2290 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16032 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 1981?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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