What happened on Tuesday March 31, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1981:

• Attempted Assassination of US President Ronald Reagan US President Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr. outside the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. Three others were also wounded during the incident, including White House Press Secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, and a police officer.
• 53rd Academy Awards Ceremony The 53rd Academy Awards, hosted by Johnny Carson, were held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. Robert Redford's directorial debut 'Ordinary People' won Best Picture and Best Director. Robert De Niro won Best Actor for his performance, and Sissy Spacek won Best Actress.
• First Golden Raspberry Awards The inaugural Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) were held, with the film 'Can't Stop the Music' winning the dubious honor of worst film, marking the beginning of the annual event that satirizes the worst in cinema.
• Death of Enid Bagnold Enid Bagnold, renowned British author and playwright known for works like 'National Velvet', passed away at the age of 92. She was a significant literary figure who made substantial contributions to 20th-century British literature.
• Death of Frank Tieri Frank Tieri, a prominent American organized crime figure associated with the Genovese crime family, died at the age of 77. He was known for his significant role in the New York mafia during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1981

March 31, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 31, 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 1981

March 31, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 90th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1981 can also be written as 3/31/1981 in the US and as 31/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1981:

• Ryan Bingham

  Grammy Award-winning American folk and country singer-songwriter known for his music in films like 'Crazy Heart' and his distinctive roots...

• Maarten van der Weijden

  Olympic gold medal-winning Dutch swimmer who survived leukemia and became an inspirational long-distance open water swimmer.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1981:

• Enid Bagnold

  English author and playwright (b. 1889).

• Frank Tieri
• Imre Gellért
• Stanisław Ujejski
• Nicolaas Verhoeven

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 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 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 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 31, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 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 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 31, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 31, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 02:42 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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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1981

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Someone born on March 31, 1981 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 14 days old,

or 2302 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16115 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1981?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 31, 1981.

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