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see horoscope and birth chart for August 30, 1981What happened on Sunday, August 30, 1981?
About August 30th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 30, 1981, a bomb exploded in the office of Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar in Tehran, killing both Bahonar and President Mohammad Ali Rajai, along with six other officials. The attack was attributed to Masoud Keshmiri, a member of the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), who infiltrated the Islamic Republican Party and planted the bomb in a briefcase. This assassination occurred two months after the Haft-e Tir bombing, which had already targeted high-ranking officials.
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1981 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Green Door by Shakin' Stevens
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- August 30, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 30, 1981?
- Who was born on August 30, 1981?
- August 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 30, 1981?
- Back in 1981
August 30, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1981:
- Assassination of Iranian President and Prime Minister in 1981 On August 30, 1981, a bomb exploded in the office of Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar in Tehran, killing both Bahonar and President Mohammad Ali Rajai, along with six other officials. The attack was attributed to Masoud Keshmiri, a member of the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), who infiltrated the Islamic Republican Party and planted the bomb in a briefcase. This assassination occurred two months after the Haft-e Tir bombing, which had already targeted high-ranking officials. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Bill Shoemaker wins inaugural Arlington Million aboard John Henry On August 30, 1981, jockey Bill Shoemaker made history by winning the inaugural Arlington Million aboard John Henry, marking the first $1 million race in thoroughbred racing history. The race was held at Arlington Park, where John Henry secured a narrow victory over The Bart. source: ntra.com
- JoAnne Carner wins Columbia Savings LPGA Classic JoAnne Carner secured her 32nd LPGA Tour victory at the Columbia Savings LPGA Classic on August 30, 1981, finishing two strokes ahead of Janet Anderson, Patty Sheehan, and Kathy Whitworth with a total score of 278 (−10). source: en.wikipedia.org
- Tresor Kandol Birth Tresor Kandol, a professional football player who played for Leeds United, was born on this date.
- Brian J. Robinson Birth Brian J. Robinson, a Canadian musician known for his work with the band A Wilhelm Scream, was born on this date.
August 30, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1981
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What day of the week was August 30, 1981?
August 30, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1981 can also be written as 8/30/1981 in the US and as 30/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 30, 1981?
Famous people born on August 30, 1981:
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Adam WainwrightProfessional baseball pitcher who spent most of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, known for his exceptional pitching skills and...
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August 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1981:
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Mohammad-Ali RajaiIranian politician who served as the second president of Iran, assassinated in 1981 during the early years of the Iranian Revolution.
August 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
August 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
- Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)
August 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
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August 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 08:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.
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Someone born on August 30, 1981 is:
44 years 11 months old,
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or 16408 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1981?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 30th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1981.
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