What happened on Friday April 24, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1981:

• IBM Personal Computer Introduced IBM launches its first personal computer (IBM PC), a groundbreaking moment in personal computing history that would revolutionize the technology industry and set standards for future personal computer design.
• U.S. Ends Grain Embargo Against USSR The United States officially terminates the grain embargo against the Soviet Union, which had been implemented by President Carter in January 1980 as a political response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
• Bill Shoemaker Reaches Milestone in Horse Racing Legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker achieves a remarkable milestone by winning his 8,000th race, a record that is 2,000 more victories than any other jockey in history.
• NBA Record: Spurs Block 20 Shots The San Antonio Spurs set an NBA regulation game record by blocking 20 shots against the Golden State Warriors, demonstrating exceptional defensive prowess.

Events in 1981

April 24, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1981

April 24, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 114th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1981 can also be written as 4/24/1981 in the US and as 24/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1981:

• Gemma Whelan

  A British actress known for her roles in 'Game of Thrones' as Yara Greyjoy and in various television and film productions.

• Taylor Dent

  An American professional tennis player who competed at high levels in international tournaments during the early 2000s.

• Jasmine Trinca
• Thomas Fanara
• Yuko Nakanishi
• Borko Novaković
• George Owino
• Thomas Pichlmann
• Pierre Rochefort
• Juan Miguel Ruiz
• Siyabonga Siphika
• Marcus Tulio Tanaka
• Diego Villar
• Ihor Voronkov
• Keith Southern
• Georg Streitberger
• Veliče Šumulikoski
• Ben Forster

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1981:

• Friedrich Karl Topp

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 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 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 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 24, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 10:47 pm and setting at 09:25 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 24, 1981

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Someone born on April 24, 1981 is:

44 years and 20 days old,

or 528 months and 20 days old,

or 2298 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16091 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1981?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1981.

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