What happened on Friday June 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1981:

• James Bond Film 'For Your Eyes Only' Premieres in United States The twelfth James Bond film, 'For Your Eyes Only', starring Roger Moore, makes its debut in American theaters. The movie, based on Ian Fleming's short stories, continues the popular spy franchise's global appeal.
• Dan-Air Flight 240 Tragedy Dan-Air Flight 240 crashes near Nailstone, Leicestershire, resulting in the tragic loss of all three crew members. The incident highlights the critical importance of aviation safety and investigation protocols during the early 1980s.
• Couples For Christ Foundation Established Couples For Christ, a prominent Christian charismatic organization dedicated to family renewal and evangelization, is founded in the Philippines. The organization would go on to become a significant global Catholic lay movement focused on spiritual growth and community service.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1981

June 26, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 177th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1981 can also be written as 6/26/1981 in the US and as 26/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1981:

• Sheridan Smith

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• Adrianna Costa

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1981:

• Manuel Maples Arce

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Stars On 45 - Medley
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
4. Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
3. Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
4. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
5. Champaign - How 'Bout Us

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
5. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 03:49 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1981

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Someone born on June 26, 1981 is:

43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 18 days old,

or 2289 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16028 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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