What happened on Sunday April 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 26, 1981:

• World's First Human Open Fetal Surgery Dr. Michael R. Harrison of the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center successfully performed the groundbreaking first human open fetal surgery, marking a significant milestone in medical science and prenatal care.
• French Presidential Election First Round A pivotal first-round runoff in the French presidential election takes place between incumbent Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and challenger François Mitterrand, setting the stage for a critical political contest.
• Largest US Bank Robbery A historic bank heist occurs in Tucson, Arizona, where criminals steal more than US$33 million, making it the largest bank robbery in United States history at that time.
• Jim Davis Passes Away Jim Davis, well-known actor famous for his role as Jack Ewing in the popular television series Dallas, dies at the age of 65.
• Jari Project Abandoned Businessman Daniel K. Ludwig abandons the Jari project in the Amazon Basin, a significant development in industrial and environmental history.
• LPGA Golf Championship Beth Solomon wins the LPGA Birmingham Golf Classic, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.
• Monarcas Morelia Promotion Monarcas Morelia ascends to the Mexican Primera division in professional soccer.
• Matthieu Delpierre Birth Matthieu Delpierre, a French football player, is born on this date.
• Copperfield Theater Performance The theatrical performance of Copperfield closes at ANTA Theater in New York City after a brief run of 13 performances.

Events in 1981

April 26, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 26, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 26, 1981

April 26, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 116th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1981 can also be written as 4/26/1981 in the US and as 26/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 26, 1981:

• Caro Emerald

  Dutch pop and jazz singer known for her retro swing style and international success in contemporary jazz music.

• MS Dynamite

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 26th

Famous people died on April 26, 1981:

• Robert Davi

  Robert Davi is a renowned American actor known for his distinctive roles in action movies and crime dramas, particularly as villains and law...

• Jim Davis (cartoonist)

  Jim Davis is an iconic American cartoonist who created the globally popular comic strip Garfield, featuring the witty, lasagna-loving cat.

• Madge Evans

  American actress and television personality known for her appearances on panel shows in the mid-20th century.

• Giuseppe Ghiglione

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 26th

April 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 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 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 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 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 26, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 12:19 pm.

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 26, 1981

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Someone born on April 26, 1981 is:

44 years and 13 days old,

or 528 months and 13 days old,

or 2297 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16084 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1981?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 26, 1981.

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