What happened on Monday November 16, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1981:

• Reagan's Nicaragua Covert Operation President Ronald Reagan authorized a secret plan to obstruct Cuban aid to Nicaragua and El Salvador, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era and U.S. foreign policy in Central America.
• Aeroflot Flight 3603 Crash A tragic aviation disaster where Aeroflot Flight 3603 crashed during landing at Norilsk Airport in Siberia, resulting in 99 fatalities. The incident highlighted significant aviation safety challenges of the era.
• Luke and Laura's Wedding on General Hospital A landmark television moment where the characters Luke and Laura Spencer got married on the popular soap opera General Hospital, drawing an unprecedented 14 million households and becoming the highest-rated hour in daytime television history.
• Dennis Lillee-Javed Miandad Cricket Incident A controversial moment in cricket history where Australian bowler Dennis Lillee kicked Pakistani batsman Javed Miandad after a heated exchange, symbolizing the intense rivalry and tensions in international cricket during this period.
• Merrily We Roll Along Broadway Premiere Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical 'Merrily We Roll Along' opened at the Alvin Theater in New York City, running for a brief 16-performance engagement. Despite its short run, the musical would later become a cult classic in musical theater history.

Events in 1981

November 16, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 16, 1981

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1981

November 16, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• San Diego Chargers - Seattle Seahawks : 23 - 44

November 16, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 320th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1981 can also be written as 11/16/1981 in the US and as 16/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1981 in November 1981 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1981:

• Osi Umenyiora

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 16th

November 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
3. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
4. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
5. Air Supply - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

November 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
2. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

November 16, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1981 was Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
3. Prince - Controversy
4. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 16, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 16, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 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 November 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 12:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1981

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Someone born on November 16, 1981 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 18 days old,

or 2267 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15875 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 16, 1981?

There are 196 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 16, 1981.

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