What happened on Thursday April 23, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1981:

• Reagan Announces Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) US President Ronald Reagan delivered a landmark national security address, introducing the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as 'Star Wars'. This ambitious satellite-based defense system was designed to intercept and destroy incoming nuclear missiles and warheads in space, representing a significant shift in Cold War military strategy.
• Mafia Boss Stefano Bontade Murdered in Palermo Stefano Bontade, a prominent Mafia boss in Sicily, was assassinated in Palermo, marking the beginning of a brutal Mob War orchestrated by Salvatore Riina. This event signaled a significant power shift within the Sicilian Mafia and would lead to a period of intense violence and internal conflict.
• US #1 Song: Kiss On My List Daryl Hall & John Oates topped the US music charts with their hit song 'Kiss On My List' during the week of April 20-26, 1981, reflecting the popular music trends of the early 1980s.
• UK #1 Song: Making Your Mind Up Bucks Fizz claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts with their song 'Making Your Mind Up' during the week of April 20-26, 1981, capturing the pop music zeitgeist of the era.

Events in 1981

April 23, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1981

April 23, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1981 can also be written as 4/23/1981 in the US and as 23/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1981:

• Chris Sharma

  Legendary professional rock climber and boulderer who revolutionized free climbing techniques and is considered one of the most influential...

• Gemma Whelan
• Laly
• Seka Aleksic
• Bilal Erdoğan

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1981:

• Josep Pla

  Prominent Catalan writer known for his essays, articles, and novels.

• Angus Gillan

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
2. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
5. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning

April 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Stevie Wonder - Lately
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Champaign - How 'bout Us
5. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 08:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1981

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Someone born on April 23, 1981 is:

44 years and 21 days old,

or 528 months and 21 days old,

or 2298 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16092 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1981?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1981.

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