What happened on Friday May 22, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1981:

• Key Break in Atlanta Child Murders Investigation A critical breakthrough occurred in the Atlanta Child Murders investigation when FBI agents and Atlanta police observed Wayne Williams near a bridge on the James Jackson Parkway. After witnessing a suspicious incident involving a white Chevrolet station wagon and hearing a splash, they placed Williams under surveillance. Two days later, the body of Nathaniel Cater was discovered in the river, significantly advancing the investigation into the serial killings.
• Yorkshire Ripper Convicted Peter Sutcliffe was found guilty of being the notorious serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for 13 counts of murder and seven attempted murders, marking the end of a terrifying period of violence that had gripped Northern England throughout the late 1970s.
• Soyuz 40 Space Mission Concludes The Soviet Soyuz 40 spacecraft successfully returned to Earth, completing its space mission. This was part of the ongoing Soviet space exploration program during the Cold War era, representing another milestone in human spaceflight.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1981

Newspapers from May. 22, 1981

May 22, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1981 can also be written as 5/22/1981 in the US and as 22/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1981:

• Daniel Bryan

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• Jurgen Melzer

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Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 22nd

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 09:13 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 22, 1981

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Someone born on May 22, 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 22, 1981?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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

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

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