What happened on Monday November 23, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1981:

• US-Soviet Nuclear Reduction Negotiations Begin Representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union commenced critical negotiations aimed at reducing intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe. These talks were a significant diplomatic effort during the Cold War to reduce nuclear tensions and potential military escalation between the two superpowers.
• Iran-Contra Scandal: Reagan Authorizes CIA Support for Contra Rebels President Ronald Reagan signed the top-secret National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17), granting the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) explicit authorization to recruit and support Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This directive would later become a pivotal document in the controversial Iran-Contra affair, which involved covert arms sales and funding of anti-communist insurgents.
• Reagan Vetoes Fiscal Resolution President Ronald Reagan exercised his presidential veto power on House Joint Resolution 357, blocking additional appropriations for the fiscal year 1982. This action reflected Reagan's commitment to fiscal conservatism and his administration's approach to government spending.

Events in 1981

November 23, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1981

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1981

November 23, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Minnesota Vikings - Atlanta Falcons : 30 - 31

November 23, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 327th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1981 can also be written as 11/23/1981 in the US and as 23/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1981 in November 1981 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1981:

• Ricky Whittle

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• Song Hye-kyo

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Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 23rd

November 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
4. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
5. Air Supply - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

November 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week November 23rd and November 29th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. Prince - Controversy
4. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd 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 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 23, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 23, 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 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:47 am and setting at 03:51 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 23, 1981

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Someone born on November 23, 1981 is:

43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 11 days old,

or 2266 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15868 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 23, 1981?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 23, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 23, 1981.

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