What happened on Sunday November 22, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 22, 1981:

• Soviet Nuclear Test at Semipalatinsk The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing. This site was a primary location for Soviet nuclear experiments, with significant environmental and geopolitical implications.
• Nobel Prize Biochemist Hans Adolf Krebs Dies Hans Adolf Krebs, renowned German physician and biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, passed away. Krebs was famous for his groundbreaking work in cellular metabolism, particularly the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) which is fundamental to understanding how cells generate energy.
• Edmonton Eskimos Win Fourth Consecutive CFL Grey Cup The Edmonton Eskimos made history by winning their fourth consecutive Canadian Football League (CFL) Grey Cup championship, defeating the Ottawa Rough Riders 26-23 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. This remarkable achievement solidified their status as a dominant team in Canadian football during the early 1980s.
• Dan Fouts Sets Touchdown Record Against Raiders San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts delivered an extraordinary performance, throwing six touchdowns in a decisive 55-21 victory over the Oakland Raiders. This remarkable game highlighted Fouts' exceptional passing skills and the Chargers' offensive prowess.
• DUPE: Brian Sipe's Interception Record Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Sipe set an unfortunate club record by being intercepted six times in a single game, highlighting the challenges and unpredictability of professional football.
• Rock Musical 'Marlowe' Closes in NYC The rock musical 'Marlowe' by Jimmy Horowitz and Leo Rost concluded its run at the Rialto Theater in New York City after 48 performances. While a short-lived production, it represented the diverse and experimental nature of musical theater in the early 1980s.
• Ben Adams, British Pop Singer Ben Adams, a British singer known for being a member of the pop group a1, was recognized on this date. a1 was a popular boy band in the late 1990s and early 2000s, contributing to the UK's pop music scene.
• Seweryn Gancarczyk, Polish Footballer Seweryn Gancarczyk, a Polish football (soccer) player, was noted on this date. While specific details about his career are limited, he represents the broader landscape of Polish sports during this era.

Events in 1981

November 22, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 22, 1981

Newspapers from Nov. 22, 1981

November 22, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Denver Broncos - Cincinnati Bengals : 21 - 38
• Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 23 - 7
• Green Bay Packers - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 3 - 37
• Miami Dolphins - New York Jets : 15 - 16
• New England Patriots - Buffalo Bills : 17 - 20

November 22, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 326th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 22, 1981 can also be written as 11/22/1981 in the US and as 22/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

November 22, 1981 in November 1981 calendar

Famous people born on November 22, 1981:

• Song Hye-kyo

  Renowned South Korean actress and model, famous for her leading roles in popular K-dramas and her international recognition.

• Pape Sow

  Professional basketball player who played internationally, particularly known for his career in European leagues.

• Joleigh Fioreavanti

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 22nd

Famous people died on November 22, 1981:

• Hans Adolf Krebs

  German-english physician and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1900).

• Andreina Pagnani

  Renowned Italian actress who had a distinguished career in stage, film, and television, particularly known for her comedic performances.

• Enzo Assenza
• Corrado Parducci

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on November 22nd

November 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 22, 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 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 22, 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 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 22, 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 22nd is Sagittarius.

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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 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 22, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 22, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 22, 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 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:48 am and setting at 03:23 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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Someone born on November 22, 1981 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 12 days old,

or 2267 weeks

or 15869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 22, 1981?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 22, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 22, 1981.

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