What happened on Thursday January 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1981:

• International Year of Disabled Persons declared by the UN The United Nations declared 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons to promote awareness and support for the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities. This initiative aimed to encourage governments and organizations to take action towards improving the quality of life for disabled persons worldwide. The year served as a catalyst for subsequent policies and programs focused on disability rights and inclusion. source: un.org
• Greece joins European Community On January 1, 1981, Greece became the 10th member of the European Communities, now known as the European Union. This marked a significant expansion of the Community into the Mediterranean region, following Greece's transition to democracy in 1974. The accession was formalized through the Treaty of Accession, signed in May 1979 and ratified by the Greek Parliament on June 28, 1979. source: europarl.europa.eu
• Palau adopts constitution Palau's Constitution was adopted by the Palau Constitutional Convention from January 28 to April 2, 1979, ratified during the Third Constitution Referendum on July 9, 1980, and entered into force on January 1, 1981.
• Old U.S. Mint becomes part of Louisiana State Museum In 1981, the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans was renovated and reopened as a branch of the Louisiana State Museum. The building now houses the New Orleans Jazz Museum, the Louisiana Historical Center, and a state-of-the-art performance venue. source: louisianastatemuseum.org
• Mario Vargas Llosa Publishes Landmark Novel Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa released 'The War of the End of the World', a significant historical novel that explores complex themes of social conflict and human nature.
• Roger Smith Becomes GM CEO Roger Smith was appointed Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, a pivotal leadership transition for one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers during a challenging period for the industry.
• Palau Achieves Self-Governance The Republic of Palau gained self-government status while remaining under United States administration, representing an important step towards eventual independence in the Pacific region.
• Georgia Wins Sugar Bowl The University of Georgia Bulldogs defeated Notre Dame 17-10 in the 47th Sugar Bowl, securing a significant victory in college football.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from January 1981

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1981

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January 01, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1981:

• Eden Riegel

  Eden Riegel is an American actress best known for her role as Bianca Montgomery on the daytime soap opera 'All My Children.' She has also appeared on 'The Young and the Restless,' 'Lizzie McGuire,' and has voice acted in several popular video games and animated series. [bio]

• Jonas Armstrong

  Jonas Armstrong is an Irish-born English actor best known for his lead role as Robin Hood in the BBC television series 'Robin Hood' (2006–2009). He has also appeared in various film and television productions, gaining recognition for his work in British drama and crime series. [bio]

• Marjolaine Bui

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1981:

• Hephzibah Menuhin

  Hephzibah Menuhin was a distinguished violinist and the sister of world-famous violinist Yehudi Menuhin, known for her exceptional musical...

• Albert Henry

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Aretha Franklin - United Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1981 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 02:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1981

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Someone born on January 01, 1981 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 23 days old,

or 2368 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16579 days old,

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

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.

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

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

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