What happened on Wednesday September 23, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 23, 1981:

• Donkey Kong Arcade Game Released Nintendo released the groundbreaking arcade game Donkey Kong, which would become a pivotal moment in video game history. The game introduced the iconic characters Mario (then known as Jumpman) and Donkey Kong, launching Nintendo into global prominence in the electronic gaming industry.
• Jack Henry Abbott Arrested for Murder Jack Henry Abbott, a controversial best-selling author known for his book 'In the Belly of the Beast', was arrested for murder, marking a dramatic turn in his tumultuous life after gaining literary fame.
• UK Number 1: 'Tainted Love' Soft Cell's synthpop hit 'Tainted Love' reached the number one position on the UK music charts on September 23, 1981, becoming a defining song of the early 1980s new wave and electronic music scene.
• US Billboard Number 1: 'Endless Love' 'Endless Love', a duet by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie from the movie of the same name, topped the US Billboard charts on September 23, 1981, representing a significant moment in pop music that year.
• Robert Doornbos: Dutch Racing Driver Robert Doornbos is a professional Dutch race car driver known for his competitive career in motorsports, including Formula One and other racing circuits.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Sep. 23, 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 1981

September 23, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 266th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1981 can also be written as 9/23/1981 in the US and as 23/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 23, 1981:

• Natalie Horler

  German singer and lead vocalist of the internationally renowned dance music group Cascada, famous for hit songs like 'Everytime We Touch'.

• Katie Lowes

  American actress best known for her role as Quinn Perkins in the popular TV series 'Scandal'.

• Misti Traya

  American actress known for her work in independent films and theater productions.

• Thomas Mege
• Matthew Twining

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on September 23rd

Famous people died on September 23, 1981:

• Chief Dan George

  Esteemed writer and actor known for his contributions to Indigenous literature.

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on September 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 23, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Juice Newton - Queen Of Hearts
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Foreigner - Urgent
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 23, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 23, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
5. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:47 am and setting at 05:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Someone born on September 23, 1981 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months

or 2278 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15948 days old,

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

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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

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

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