What happened on Wednesday April 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1981:

• Wayne Gretzky breaks NHL assist record On April 1, 1981, Wayne Gretzky surpassed Bobby Orr's single-season assist record by recording his 103rd assist of the season in a game against the Colorado Rockies. This milestone contributed to his total of 109 assists that season, setting a new NHL record. source: upi.com
• Hannah Spearritt's birth date confirmed Hannah Spearritt, the English singer and actress known for her role in the pop group S Club 7, was born on April 1, 1981. She gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s, contributing to the group's success with hit songs and television appearances. Her career has spanned music, television, and film. source: britannica.com
• USSR adopts daylight savings time On April 1, 1981, the Soviet Union officially adopted daylight savings time, shifting clocks forward by one hour. This change aimed to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer. The decision was part of broader efforts to improve energy efficiency in the country. source: britannica.com
• CNN Airs Controversial Reagan Prediction Tape CNN broadcasts a videotape featuring Tamara Rand's alleged prediction about a potential threat to President Reagan from someone named Jack Humley, sparking media speculation.

Events in 1981

April 01, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from April 1981

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1981

April 01, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 91st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1981 can also be written as 4/1/1981 in the US and as 1/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1981:

• Hannah Spearritt

  Hannah Spearritt is an English singer and actress best known as a member of the pop group S Club 7 and for her roles in television, most notably the science fiction series 'Primeval.' [bio]

• Brian Tyree Henry

  Brian Tyree Henry is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in television series and films, including Atlanta and Marvel's MCU.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1981:

• Eua Sunthornsanan

  Eua Sunthornsanan was a prominent Thai singer-songwriter and bandleader who significantly influenced the Thai music scene in the mid-20th...

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Blondie - Rapture
2. John Lennon - Woman
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
5. Don McLean - Crying

April 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

April 01, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
3. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
5. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:58 am and setting at 03:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Someone born on April 01, 1981 is:

45 years and 1 day old,

or 540 months and 1 day old,

or 2348 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16437 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1981?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 01, 1981.

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