What happened on Monday October 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on October 26, 1981:

• Muhammad Ali's Boxing Comeback On October 26, 1981, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali made a remarkable return to professional boxing after an absence of more than three years. He defeated Jerry Quarry, demonstrating his enduring skill and resilience. This event was significant in sports history, symbolizing Ali's determination and iconic status in boxing.
• IRA Bombing in London Kills Bomb Disposal Expert On October 26, 1981, a tragic incident occurred when an Irish Republican Army (IRA) bomb detonated in a Wimpy Bar located on Oxford Street in London, resulting in the death of a bomb disposal expert. This event highlights the intense period of conflict known as 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland, where terrorist attacks were frequent in the United Kingdom.
• Dodgers Win 78th World Series The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 78th World Series championship by defeating the New York Yankees four games to two. This victory was a significant moment in baseball history, showcasing the Dodgers' prowess and adding another title to their storied franchise.

Events in 1981

October 26, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 1981

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 1981

October 26, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 26

October 26, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1981 can also be written as 10/26/1981 in the US and as 26/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 1981:

• Guy Sebastian

  Renowned Malaysian-Australian singer-songwriter who rose to fame through Australian Idol and became a successful pop and R&B artist.

• Julian Bugier

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 1981:

• Glenn Anders

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
2. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
4. Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only
5. Diana Ross - Endless Love

October 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin - It's My Party
2. The Tweets - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
3. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Godley & Creme - Under Your Thumb

October 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
2. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
3. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
4. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
5. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 05:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1981

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Someone born on October 26, 1981 is:

43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 7 days old,

or 2270 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15895 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 1981?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 26, 1981.

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