What happened on Saturday January 24, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1981:

• Sichuan Earthquake Tragedy A devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan, China, resulting in 150 fatalities and 300 injuries, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
• François Mitterrand Presidential Nomination François Mitterrand was officially nominated by France's Socialist Party as its candidate for the 1981 presidential elections, marking a significant moment in French political history.
• Kim Hughes Cricket Performance Australian cricketer Kim Hughes scored an impressive 213 runs against India in a match at Adelaide, showcasing his batting prowess.
• New York Islanders Hockey Performance The New York Islanders demonstrated exceptional power play skills by scoring five power play goals against the Quebec Nordiques in this NHL match.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1981

January 24, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1981 can also be written as 1/24/1981 in the US and as 24/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1981:

• Riya Sen

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• Carrie Coon

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• Maria Elena Boschi

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1981:

• Leandra Cominazzini Angelucci
• Giuseppe Bardellini

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
3. Blondie - The Tide Is High
4. Barbra Streisand - Guilty
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
3. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
5. Cameo - Keep It Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 10:15 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1981

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Someone born on January 24, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 30 days old,

or 2308 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16160 days old,

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

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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

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

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