What happened on Thursday April 30, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1981:

• South African Volksraad Elections The ruling National Party secured a significant majority in the elections for the Volksraad, capturing 131 out of 165 seats in the lower house of South Africa's Parliament. This election further consolidated the apartheid regime's political control during a tumultuous period in South African history.
• 16th Academy of Country Music Awards Barbara Mandrell and George Jones were honored at the 16th Academy of Country Music Awards, highlighting their significant contributions to country music during the early 1980s.

Events in 1981

April 30, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 30, 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 30, 1981

April 30, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 120th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1981 can also be written as 4/30/1981 in the US and as 30/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 30, 1981:

• Kunal Nayyar

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• Justin Vernon

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• Marco Allegretti
• Jonatan Bartoletti
• Timothy Black
• Cândido Costa
• Noël Kaudré
• Vernal Maynard
• Piero Messina
• Peter Nalitch
• John O'Shea
• Diego Occhiuzzi
• Martin Schmitt
• Anna Slotky
• Mariano Soso
• Astou Traoré
• Ali Williams
• Cristian Raimondi

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 30th

Famous people died on April 30, 1981:

• Peter Huchel
• François Bordes
• Carl Gripenstedt

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
2. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
5. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List

April 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Stevie Wonder - Lately
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Champaign - How 'bout Us
5. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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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 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 04:07 am and setting at 04:52 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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Your place in the Universe on April 30, 1981

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Someone born on April 30, 1981 is:

44 years and 14 days old,

or 528 months and 14 days old,

or 2297 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16085 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1981?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1981.

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