What happened on Sunday July 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1981:

• Asteroid Discoveries by E. Bowell Astronomer E. Bowell made significant contributions to astronomical research by discovering two asteroids: #2845 Franklinken and #2882 Tedesco, expanding our understanding of celestial objects in the solar system.
• Mayor Koch's Unexpected Medical Incident New York City Mayor Ed Koch experienced a medical emergency while dining at a Chinese restaurant, where he was promptly assisted using the Heimlich maneuver, potentially saving his life.
• Daring Cliff Descent at Angel Falls Two skilled climbers successfully rappelled 550 meters down the dramatic cliff face near Angel Falls, Venezuela, demonstrating exceptional mountaineering expertise and courage in one of the world's most challenging terrains.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1981

July 26, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 207th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1981 can also be written as 7/26/1981 in the US and as 26/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 26, 1981:

• Maicon Sisenando

  Brazilian footballer known for his skills and career in professional soccer.

• Abe Forsythe

  Australian filmmaker and actor known for his work in film and television directing and screenwriting.

• Maicon Douglas
• 2016 Normandy church attack
• Maicon Douglas Sisenando

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 26th

Famous people died on July 26, 1981:

• Stafford Warren

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1981 was The One That You Love by Air Supply, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Air Supply - The One That You Love
2. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
3. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
4. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

July 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
3. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
4. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
5. Evelyn King - I'm In Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:33 am and setting at 05:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1981

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Someone born on July 26, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 9 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15989 days old,

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

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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