What happened on Monday, March 30, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 30, 1981:

• Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan On March 30, 1981, U.S. President Ronald Reagan was shot in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. Reagan was seriously injured but survived the attack, which also injured three others, including a Secret Service agent. The incident raised significant concerns about presidential security and led to changes in protective measures for public officials. source: archives.gov
• Attempted assassination of US President Ronald Reagan On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Hinckley fired six shots, injuring Reagan, White House Press Secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy, and D.C. police officer Thomas Delahanty. Hinckley believed the attack would impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had developed an obsession. He was apprehended at the scene and later found not guilty by reason of insanity. source: history.com
• DeWitt Wallace, co-founder of Reader's Digest, dies at 91 DeWitt Wallace, co-founder of Reader's Digest, passed away on March 30, 1981, at his estate in Mount Kisco, New York, at the age of 91. He died of pneumonia after undergoing surgery for an abdominal obstruction three weeks prior. Wallace co-founded Reader's Digest with his wife, Lila Bell Acheson, in 1922, and the magazine became one of the most widely read publications worldwide. source: washingtonpost.com
• Indiana Hoosiers defeat North Carolina Tar Heels 63-50 in 1981 NCAA Basketball Championship On March 30, 1981, the Indiana Hoosiers secured their fourth NCAA Men's Basketball Championship by defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 63-50 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. Sophomore guard Isiah Thomas led the Hoosiers with 23 points, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. This victory marked Indiana's first national title since 1940. source: si.com
• Noel Harford's Passing Noel Harford, a New Zealand cricket player who represented his country in 8 Test matches between 1955 and 1958, died on this date.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from March 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 30, 1981

March 30, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 89th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 30, 1981 can also be written as 3/30/1981 in the US and as 30/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 30, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people born on March 30, 1981:

• Jammal Brown

  Professional American football offensive lineman who played for the New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins in the NFL.

• Andrea Masi

  Prominent Italian rugby player who represented the national team and played as a center and wing.

• Katy Mixon

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 30th

Famous people died on March 30, 1981:

• DeWitt Wallace

  Reader's digest, an american publisher and philanthropist, was co-founded by a philanthropist.

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 30, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Blondie - Rapture
2. John Lennon - Woman
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
5. Don McLean - Crying

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 30, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 30, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
3. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
5. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 30th is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 01:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Someone born on March 30, 1981 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 13 days old,

or 2367 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16571 days old,

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There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 30th 2027.

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

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

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