What happened on Saturday September 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1981:

• Assassination of Ayatollah Madani Iranian Ayatollah Mir Asadollah Madani was assassinated during Friday prayers in Tabriz. A man carrying a grenade approached Madani near the end of the service and detonated the explosive, killing Madani, the assassin, and six other worshippers. Madani had become the Imam for Tabriz following the 1979 assassination of Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Qazi Tabatabaei.
• First TGV High-Speed Rail Service France inaugurates its revolutionary Train a Grande Vitesse (TGV) high-speed rail service. The inaugural commercial run departed Paris at 6:15 am, covering the 300-mile route to Lyon in just under three hours, reaching speeds of 156 miles per hour and carrying 772 passengers.
• Boeing 767 Maiden Flight The Boeing 767, a wide-body, twin-engine commercial jet airliner, completed its first flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology and passenger transportation.
• Disney's Network Transition Disney's weekly television show makes history by becoming the first prime-time series to air on all three major networks. Renamed 'Walt Disney', the show now airs on CBS on Saturday evenings from 8:00 to 9:00 PM.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1981

September 26, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 269th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1981 can also be written as 9/26/1981 in the US and as 26/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1981:

• Christina Milian

  Successful American R&B singer, actress, and dancer known for hit songs and roles in films and television.

• Serena Williams

  Legendary American tennis player, considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, who revolutionized women's tennis with her powerful...

• Asuka

  Japanese professional wrestler in WWE, renowned for her exceptional high-flying wrestling style and dominant performances.

• Aras Baskauskas

  Reality TV contestant who won the Survivor: Panama season, gaining recognition in the competitive reality show genre.

• David Weigel

  Respected political reporter for The Washington Post, covering national political news and trends.

• Kerry McGregor
• Marina Maljković
• Jaime Penedo
• Omar Quintero
• Graham Stack
• Akira Sasaki
• Alaeddine Yahia
• Maia Barmettler
• David Branch
• Jono Brauer
• Denis Lapaczinski

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1981:

• Roy Cochran
• Berthold Maack

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Juice Newton - Queen Of Hearts
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Foreigner - Urgent
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 21st and September 27th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
5. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:59 am and setting at 06:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1981

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Someone born on September 26, 1981 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 18 days old,

or 2276 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15936 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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

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

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