What happened on Friday January 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1981:

• Ibrox disaster occurred during a football match in 1981 The Ibrox disaster took place on January 2, 1981, during a Scottish football match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. A crowd surge led to the tragic deaths of 66 people and injuries to over 200 others. This incident remains one of the worst disasters in British sporting history, prompting significant changes in crowd control and safety regulations at sporting events. source: bbc.com
• Arrest of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, was arrested on January 2, 1981, in connection with a series of murders in Northern England. His arrest followed a lengthy investigation into the killings of 13 women, which had terrorized the region since 1975. Sutcliffe was later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for his crimes. source: bbc.com
• Peter Sutcliffe, the 'Yorkshire Ripper', arrested in Sheffield On January 2, 1981, Peter Sutcliffe, known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper', was arrested in Sheffield, England, ending a five-year manhunt. He was apprehended by police after being spotted with a prostitute and found to have false number plates on his car. A subsequent search revealed a hammer and knife, leading to his confession of 13 murders and 7 attempted murders. source: history.com
• Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, arrested in Sheffield Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, was arrested on January 2, 1981, in Sheffield, England. He was apprehended after being stopped by police while driving with a sex worker, Olivia Reivers, and found to have false number plates on his car. During questioning, Sutcliffe confessed to the murders of 13 women and the attempted murder of seven others between 1975 and 1980. source: history.com
• Maxi Rodriguez Birth Maxi Rodriguez, a prominent Argentine footballer who later played for Atletico Madrid, was born. He would go on to become a notable player in both Argentine and international football.
• Cricket Incident: Sylvester Clarke Throws Brick During a West Indies versus Pakistan cricket match, player Sylvester Clarke controversially knocked out a spectator with a brick, highlighting tensions and potential violence in competitive sports.

Events in 1981

January 02, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 02, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1981 can also be written as 1/2/1981 in the US and as 2/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 02, 1981:

• Kirk Hinrich

  Professional basketball player who played for the Chicago Bulls and several other NBA teams during his career, known for his defensive...

• Zhang Juanjuan
• Amin Nikfar
• Tat'jana Efimenko
• Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Kozlov
• Wanna Buakaew
• Gilles Cervara
• Natascha Börger
• Hanno Balitsch
• Nicola Bresciani
• Marco Lombardo
• Roberto Selva
• Fabián Robledo
• María Isabel Moreno
• Juan Ferrando
• Christian Elkin
• Jamie Coyne
• Maxi Rodríguez
• Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1981:

• David Lynch

  David Lynch is an acclaimed American filmmaker, television director, visual artist, and musician, best known for his surreal, enigmatic style. He is widely recognized for works such as 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive,' and the television series 'Twin Peaks.' Lynch's unique approach and distinct storytelling have earned him multiple awards and a reputation as one of the most influential directors of … [bio]

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on January 2nd

January 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 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 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 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 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 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 2nd is Capricorn.

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January 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1981 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 02:50 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 02, 1981

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Someone born on January 02, 1981 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 4 days old,

or 2361 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16530 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1981?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 2nd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1981.

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