What happened on Saturday February 28, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1981:

• Bobby Sands Begins Hunger Strike at Maze Prison IRA member Bobby Sands initiated a hunger strike at the Maze Prison in Northern Ireland, marking a pivotal moment in the Irish Republican movement that would capture global media attention and become a significant event in the Northern Ireland conflict.
• China Expels Dutch Ambassador Over Taiwan Submarine Sale The People's Republic of China officially expelled the Netherlands ambassador in response to a controversial submarine sale to Taiwan, escalating diplomatic tensions between China and the Netherlands regarding Taiwan's military procurement.
• Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney Record 'Ebony and Ivory' Musical legends Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney collaborated to record the iconic song 'Ebony and Ivory', a powerful musical statement about racial harmony and unity.
• Calvin Murphy NBA Free Throw Record Houston Rockets player Calvin Murphy achieved a remarkable NBA record by successfully making 78 consecutive free throws, demonstrating exceptional shooting precision and consistency.

Events in 1981

February 28, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1981

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1981

February 28, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1981 can also be written as 2/28/1981 in the US and as 28/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1981 in February 1981 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1981:

• Florent Serra

  Professional French tennis player who competed on the ATP Tour, known for his singles and doubles performances in the early to mid-2000s.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1981:

• André Devaux
• Albin Lesky

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
5. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You

February 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Ultravox - Vienna
2. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

February 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
4. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
5. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 12:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1981

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Someone born on February 28, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 16 days old,

or 2306 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16146 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1981?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1981.

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