What happened on Thursday July 23, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1981:

• Centralia Mine Fire Surfaces A devastating underground coal mine fire, which had been burning since May 27, 1962, broke to the surface in Centralia, Pennsylvania. This environmental disaster would eventually lead to the near-total abandonment of the town due to dangerous underground combustion and toxic gas emissions.
• Steve Jocz Birth Steve Jocz, the Canadian drummer for the popular punk rock band Sum 41, was born on this date. As a key member of the band, he contributed to their musical success during the early 2000s alternative rock scene.
• Jarkko Nieminen Birth Jarkko Nieminen, a professional Finnish tennis player, was born on this date. He would later become a notable figure in international tennis, representing Finland in numerous tournaments and achieving significant rankings in his career.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1981

July 23, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 204th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1981 can also be written as 7/23/1981 in the US and as 23/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1981:

• Jarkko Nieminen

  Jarkko Nieminen is a retired professional Finnish tennis player who competed at the highest levels of international tennis, representing...

• Steve Jocz

  Steve Jocz is a Canadian musician, best known as the drummer of the punk rock band Sum 41, and also works as a director and music video...

• Clive Standen

  Clive Standen is a British actor known for his roles in television series like 'Vikings' and 'Taken', portraying intense and compelling...

• Raphaël Personnaz
• Jade Hsu

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1981:

• Léon Bouffard

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 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 23rd is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 01:37 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 23, 1981

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Someone born on July 23, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 13 days old,

or 2289 weeks

or 16023 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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