What happened on Tuesday, February 24, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1981:

• Jean Harris convicted of second-degree murder in Dr. Herman Tarnower's death On February 24, 1981, Jean Harris, former headmistress of The Madeira School, was found guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, a renowned cardiologist and author of 'The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet.' The incident occurred on March 10, 1980, at Tarnower's home in Purchase, New York. Harris was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on March 20, 1981. source: washingtonpost.com
• 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Gulf of Corinth, Greece On February 24, 1981, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of Corinth, Greece, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The epicenter was near the Alkyonides Islands, approximately 70 km west of Athens. The earthquake resulted in 20–22 fatalities, over 400 injuries, and significant structural damage, including the destruction of nearly 8,000 buildings. The tremor also triggered landslides and a minor tsunami in the Gulf of Corinth. source: upi.com
• Lleyton Hewitt born in Australia Lleyton Hewitt, a prominent Australian tennis player, was born on February 24, 1981. He became the youngest male player to be ranked No. 1 in the ATP rankings in 2001, known for his tenacity and competitive spirit. source: britannica.com
• Mohammad Sami Birth Mohammad Sami, a notable Pakistani fast bowler, was born on this date, who would later become an important figure in Pakistani cricket.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from February 1981

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1981

February 24, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 55th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1981 can also be written as 2/24/1981 in the US and as 24/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1981 in February 1981 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1981:

• Lleyton Hewitt

  Lleyton Hewitt is a renowned Australian tennis player who won Wimbledon in 2002.

• Georg Späth
• Jamal Ma'aytah
• Timo Bernhard
• Anna Visigalli
• Ivano Quartuccio
• Suat Zendeli
• Bobi Božinovski
• Rafał Wieruszewski
• Bruno Aguiar
• Jonas Andersson
• Felipe Baloy
• Bob Sanders
• Brian Flores
• Casey Robertson
• Alesana Tuilagi
• Mauro Rosales
• César Santin
• Jean de Villiers

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
5. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Ultravox - Vienna
2. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

February 24, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
4. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
5. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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February 24, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 10:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Someone born on February 24, 1981 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 12 days old,

or 2371 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16598 days old,

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

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 24th 2027.

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

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

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