What happened on Thursday May 28, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1981:

• Death of Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński, a prominent Polish Catholic Church leader and Archbishop of Warsaw, passed away. Known as the 'Primate of the Millennium', he was a significant figure in Polish religious and political history during the communist era, advocating for human rights and national identity.
• Bambi Bembenek Murder Case Bambi Bembenek murdered Christine Schultz, her husband's first wife, in Milwaukee. This high-profile crime led to her conviction for murder in 1982, which later became a controversial case with questions about her guilt and legal proceedings.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1981

Newspapers from May. 28, 1981

May 28, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 148th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1981 can also be written as 5/28/1981 in the US and as 28/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1981:

• Darnell Dockett

  Darnell Dockett was a prominent NFL defensive tackle who played primarily for the Arizona Cardinals, known for his exceptional defensive...

• Laura Bailey

  Laura Bailey is a highly respected and prolific American voice actress known for her work in video games, anime, and animation.

• Laura Bailey (voice actress)
• Gábor Talmácsi
• Tim Mead
• Fritz Kalkbrenner
• Derval O'Rourke

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1981:

• Stefan Wyszyński

  Stefan Wyszyński was a prominent Polish cardinal who played a crucial role in the Catholic Church during the communist era in Poland,...

• Mary Lou Williams

  Renowned African American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger who significantly influenced jazz music across multiple eras from swing to...

• Frank Berryman
• Giōrgos Karatzopoulos

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
3. Stars On 45 - Medley
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
5. REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
4. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 28, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 03:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on May 28, 1981

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Someone born on May 28, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 16 days old,

or 2293 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16057 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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