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see horoscope and birth chart for April 29, 1981What happened on Wednesday, April 29, 1981?
About April 29th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 29, 1981, Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, stood trial at the Old Bailey in London. He was charged with 13 counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Sutcliffe admitted to the killings but pleaded not guilty to murder on grounds of diminished responsibility, claiming he was directed by God to kill prostitutes. The jury ultimately found him guilty on all counts, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
- Day of the week: April 29th, 1981 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton
- #1 UK song: Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- April 29, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 29, 1981?
- Who was born on April 29, 1981?
- April 29, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- April 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- April 29, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 29, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 29, 1981?
- Back in 1981
April 29, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 29, 1981:
- Peter Sutcliffe's trial for the Yorkshire Ripper murders begins On April 29, 1981, Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, stood trial at the Old Bailey in London. He was charged with 13 counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Sutcliffe admitted to the killings but pleaded not guilty to murder on grounds of diminished responsibility, claiming he was directed by God to kill prostitutes. The jury ultimately found him guilty on all counts, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment. source: crimeandinvestigation.co.uk
- South African general election results in 1981 In the 1981 South African general election held on April 29, the ruling National Party, led by P. W. Botha, secured 131 of the 165 directly elected seats in the House of Assembly. The Progressive Federal Party increased its representation to 26 seats, while the New Republic Party won 8 seats. The Herstigte Nasionale Party, a right-wing group, received 14.1% of the vote but did not win any seats due to the first-past-the-post system. source: washingtonpost.com
- Steve Carlton becomes first left-handed pitcher to reach 3,000 career strikeouts On April 29, 1981, Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies became the first left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball history to record 3,000 career strikeouts. In a game against the Montreal Expos at Veterans Stadium, Carlton struck out the side in the first inning, reaching the milestone by fanning Tim Raines, Jerry Manuel, and Tim Wallach. He completed the game with a total of nine strikeouts, leading the Phillies to a 6-2 victory. Additionally, Carlton contributed offensively with two hits and two RBIs in the game. source: baseball-reference.com
April 29, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 29, 1981?
April 29, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 119th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 29, 1981 can also be written as 4/29/1981 in the US and as 29/4/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 29, 1981?
Famous people born on April 29, 1981:
![Jessica Alba]()
Jessica AlbaInternationally renowned actress and businesswoman, famous for roles in films and founding The Honest Company.
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April 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 29, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
April 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Stevie Wonder - Lately
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go
April 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Champaign - How 'bout Us
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
April 29, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 29, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 29, 1981 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 03:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.
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Someone born on April 29, 1981 is:
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1981?
There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 29th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 29, 1981.
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Why 1981 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on April 29, 1981, a 1981 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to April 29, 1981 includes Peter Sutcliffe's trial for the Yorkshire Ripper murders begins, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around April 29, 1981 included “Morning Train (Nine To Five)” by Sheena Easton, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of April 29, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
April 29, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jessica Alba, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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