What happened on Monday July 27, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1981:

• Adam Walsh Kidnapping and Murder A devastating child abduction case where 6-year-old Adam Walsh, son of John Walsh, was kidnapped in Hollywood, Florida. The tragic event led to his murder, which was discovered two weeks after his disappearance. This case would later become a pivotal moment in raising awareness about child safety and missing children in the United States.
• Aeromexico Flight 230 Crash in Chihuahua A tragic aviation accident occurred when Aeromexico Flight 230 overshot the runway while landing at Chihuahua International Airport. The DC-9 aircraft crash resulted in the deaths of 32 out of 66 passengers and crew members, marking a significant aviation safety incident.
• Coronation Street Wedding Draws Massive Viewership A significant television event in British popular culture occurred when Ken Barlow married Deirdre Langton on the long-running soap opera Coronation Street. The wedding episode attracted massive viewer numbers, demonstrating the show's cultural importance and public engagement.

Events in 1981

July 27, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1981

July 27, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 208th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1981 can also be written as 7/27/1981 in the US and as 27/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people died on July 27, 1981:

• William Wyler

  Legendary Hollywood film director who won three Academy Awards for Best Director and is renowned for epic films like 'Ben-Hur' and intimate...

• Adam Walsh

  A tragic child murder victim whose case led to significant changes in child protection laws and missing children awareness in the United...

• Elizabeth Rona

  Hungarian american nuclear chemist (b. 1890).

• Henri Marcel Gaussen

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 27th

July 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
2. Air Supply - The One That You Love
3. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
4. Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

July 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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 27, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
4. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
5. Teena Marie - Square Biz

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th 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 27, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 27, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:16 am and setting at 06:13 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 27, 1981

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Someone born on July 27, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 17 days old,

or 2285 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15997 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1981?

There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 27, 1981.

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