What happened on Monday May 25, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1981:

• Carl Yastrzemski Reaches 3,000 Hits Milestone Boston Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski achieves a remarkable career milestone by becoming the fourth Major League Baseball player to record 3,000 hits, solidifying his place in baseball's Hall of Fame.
• Gulf Cooperation Council Established In a significant diplomatic milestone, six Middle Eastern nations - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates - formally create the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, establishing a regional political and economic alliance.
• Al Unser Disqualified from Indy 500 In an unprecedented event, Al Unser becomes the first driver to be disqualified from the Indianapolis 500, a significant moment in motorsport history.
• Daredevil Climbs Sears Tower Daniel Goodwin, a professional climber, successfully scales the exterior of Chicago's iconic Sears Tower (now Willis Tower), completing the challenging ascent in 7 hours, demonstrating extraordinary physical endurance and climbing skill.
• Bill Stein Sets MLB Pinch Hit Record Texas Rangers player Bill Stein makes baseball history by setting an American League record with seven consecutive successful pinch hits, a rare and impressive batting achievement.
• Rock Musician Roy James Brown Dies Roy James Brown, renowned rock musician famous for the hit 'Good Rockin' Tonight', passes away from a heart attack at the age of 55, marking the loss of an influential early rock and roll artist.

Events in 1981

May 25, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 25, 1981

Newspapers from May. 25, 1981

May 25, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 145th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1981 can also be written as 5/25/1981 in the US and as 25/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1981:

• Logan Tom

  Logan Tom is a renowned American volleyball player who competed at the highest international levels, representing the United States national...

• Taylor Treadwell

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 25th

Famous people died on May 25, 1981:

• Ruby Payne-Scott

  Ruby Payne-Scott was a pioneering Australian radio astronomer who made significant contributions to the field during World War II.

• Fredric Warburg

  British author and publisher (born 1898).

• Roy Brown
• Alberto Ferioli
• Rosa Ponselle

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 25th

May 25, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
3. Stars On 45 - Medley
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
5. REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run

May 25, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

May 25, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
4. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 25, 1981! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 25, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 25, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 May 25, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1981

Your place in the Universe on May 25, 1981

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 25, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 19 days old,

or 2294 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16060 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 25, 1981?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 25, 1981.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.