What happened on Sunday May 31, 1981?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1981:

• Burning of Jaffna Library A tragic and significant event of ethnic violence in Sri Lanka, where the Jaffna Public Library was deliberately set on fire, resulting in the destruction of thousands of irreplaceable Tamil historical documents, books, and manuscripts. This act of biblioclasm was a devastating blow to Tamil cultural heritage and symbolized the deep-rooted ethnic tensions between Tamils and Sinhalese during the Sri Lankan Civil War period.
• LPGA Golden Lights Golf Championship Professional golfer Cathy Reynolds secured victory at the LPGA Golden Lights Golf Championship, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the early 1980s.

Events in 1981

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1981

Newspapers from May. 31, 1981

May 31, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 151st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1981 can also be written as 5/31/1981 in the US and as 31/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1981:

• Yoon Mi-rae

  Renowned South Korean rapper known for her influential contributions to the Korean hip-hop scene, recognized for her powerful lyrics and...

• Jake Peavy

  Professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams, including the Chicago White Sox and San Francisco Giants, winning...

• Morgan Page

  Grammy-nominated electronic music producer and DJ known for hit tracks like 'The Longest Road' and innovative remixes in the electro-house...

• Marlies Schild

  Austrian professional skier who competed at the highest levels of alpine skiing, representing Austria in international competitions.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1981:

• Giuseppe Pella
• Harry Bates
• Felix Loeffel

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
3. Stars On 45 - Medley
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
5. REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

May 31, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

1. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
4. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 31, 1981! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 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.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 07:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1981

Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1981

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 31, 1981 is:

43 years 11 months old,

or 527 months and 14 days old,

or 2293 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16054 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.