What happened on Thursday October 01, 1981?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1981:

• Soviet Union conducts nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya On October 1, 1981, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya test site. The test, identified as 580-4, took place at 12:14:57.2 MSK (Moscow Standard Time) in the Matochkin Shar region of Novaya Zemlya. The exact yield of the test is not specified in the available sources. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Pasakevi Kouna becomes youngest international gymnast at age 9 On October 1, 1981, Pasakevi Voula Kouna, aged 9 years and 299 days, represented Greece at the Balkan Games in Serres, Greece, setting a record as the youngest international gymnast. source: guinnessworldrecords.com
• Júlio Baptista profile: Brazilian football player Júlio Baptista, born on October 1, 1981, is a retired Brazilian footballer known for his versatility on the field, playing primarily as a midfielder and forward. He had a successful career in various clubs, including Sevilla, Real Madrid, and Arsenal, and represented Brazil in international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. Baptista is celebrated for his powerful playing style and technical skills. source: fifa.com
• Theater Premiere: 'Talent for Murder' J. Chodorov and N. Panama's theatrical production 'Talent for Murder' made its London premiere on October 1, 1981, potentially marking an interesting moment in contemporary theater.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from October 1981

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1981

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October 01, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 274th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1981 can also be written as 10/1/1981 in the US and as 1/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1981:

• Rupert Friend

  Rupert Friend is an English actor, director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his roles in films such as 'Pride & Prejudice' and for his performance as Peter Quinn on the television series 'Homeland.' [bio]

• Cecelia Ahern

  Irish novelist famous for her bestselling romantic fiction, including the book 'P.

• Dominique Moceanu

  American Olympic gymnast who was part of the gold medal-winning 'Magnificent Seven' team in 1996.

• Júlio Baptista

  Brazilian professional footballer known for playing as a midfielder and striker for several top-tier clubs in Brazil and Europe.

• Borja Alonso

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Journey - Who's Crying Now
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
5. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:00 am and setting at 09:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1981

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Someone born on October 01, 1981 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 23 days old,

or 2329 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16306 days old,

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

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 1st 2026.

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

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

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