What happened on Wednesday July 29, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1981:

• Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Prince Charles of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer in a lavish ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in London, watched by an estimated 750 million people worldwide. This wedding was a global media spectacle that captured international attention and marked a significant moment in British royal history.
• Iranian President Banisadr Flees to Paris Deposed Iranian President Abolhassan Banisadr, after being impeached on June 21, fled to Paris with Massoud Rajavi in an Iranian Air Force Boeing 707 piloted by Colonel Behzad Moezzi. This escape marked a significant political transition in post-revolutionary Iran and led to the formation of the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
• Birth of Future Formula 1 Champion Fernando Alonso, who would later become a two-time Formula 1 World Champion, was born. Alonso would go on to become one of the most successful and respected drivers in the history of motorsport.
• Death of Robert Moses Robert Moses, a highly influential New York public works official known for dramatically reshaping urban infrastructure, passed away. Moses was a pivotal figure in 20th-century urban development, responsible for numerous bridges, parks, and highways in New York City.
• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Amphitheater Dedicated The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Amphitheater was officially dedicated, adding a new cultural and educational venue to the city's recreational infrastructure.

Events in 1981

July 29, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1981

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1981

July 29, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1981 can also be written as 7/29/1981 in the US and as 29/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1981 in July 1981 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1981:

• Fernando Alonso

  Two-time Formula 1 World Champion with Renault, widely considered one of the most talented drivers in modern racing history.

• Emily Bauer

  American performer in entertainment industry with interests in acting, singing, and dancing.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on July 29th

Famous people died on July 29, 1981:

• Robert Moses

  American urban planner, the northern state parkway and southern state parkway were designed by american urban planners (d. 1981).

• James Edward Walsh

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 29th

July 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 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 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 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 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 08:03 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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Someone born on July 29, 1981 is:

43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 15 days old,

or 2285 weeks

or 15995 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1981?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 29, 1981.

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