What happened on Sunday September 20, 1981?

About September 20th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: China achieves a significant milestone in its space program by successfully launching three satellites into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking a major advancement in its space technology capabilities.
  • Day of the week: September 20th, 1981 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
  • #1 UK song: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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September 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 20, 1981:

  • China's First Triple Satellite Launch China achieves a significant milestone in its space program by successfully launching three satellites into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking a major advancement in its space technology capabilities.
  • Belize Gains Independence from the United Kingdom Belize officially declares independence from the United Kingdom, becoming a sovereign nation in Central America, marking the end of British colonial rule.
  • Coup in Central African Republic A military coup d'état overthrows President David Dacko in the Central African Republic, leading to a change in political leadership and potential regional instability.
  • Tragic River Boat Disaster in Amazon The Brazilian river boat 'Sobral Santos' capsizes in the Amazon River near Óbidos, resulting in a devastating loss of life with at least 300 people killed in one of the region's worst maritime accidents.
  • NFL Kicking Record Set Joe Danelo of the New York Giants kicks a remarkable 55-yard field goal, setting a new team record and demonstrating exceptional skill in professional football.
  • Sandra Haynie Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Sandra Haynie secures victory at the LPGA Henredon Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.

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September 20, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 20, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Denver Broncos : 10 - 28
  • Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 20 - 17
  • Detroit Lions - Minnesota Vikings : 24 - 26
  • Green Bay Packers - Los Angeles Rams : 23 - 35
  • Miami Dolphins - Houston Oilers : 16 - 10
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What day of the week was September 20, 1981?


September 20, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1981 can also be written as 9/20/1981 in the US and as 20/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 20, 1981?


Famous people born on September 20, 1981:

  • Feliciano López

    Professional Spanish tennis player renowned for his powerful serve and significant achievements in both singles and doubles tournaments.

  • Crystle Stewart
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  • André Bankoff

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September 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 20, 1981:

  • Marcelle Cahn

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September 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 20, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Endless Love youtube
  2. - Queen Of Hearts youtube
  3. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around youtube
  4. - Urgent youtube
  5. - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me youtube

September 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Tainted Love youtube
  2. - Prince Charming youtube
  3. - Japanese Boy youtube
  4. - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart) youtube
  5. - Souvenir youtube

September 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Super Freak (Part I)
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Lady (You Bring Me Up)
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September 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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September 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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September 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 20, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 September 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 02:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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How old is someone born on September 20, 1981?


Someone born on September 20, 1981 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 14 days old,

or 2276 weeks

or 15932 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 1981?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1981?

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