What happened on Friday October 02, 1981?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1981:

• Reagan announces B-1 bomber and MX missile program On October 2, 1981, President Ronald Reagan announced a comprehensive strategic modernization program, including the procurement of 100 B-1B bombers and the deployment of 100 MX missiles. The B-1B bombers were intended to replace the aging B-52 fleet, while the MX missiles aimed to enhance the United States' nuclear deterrent capabilities. This decision marked a significant shift in U.S. defense strategy during the early 1980s. source: washingtonpost.com
• Ali Khamenei elected President of Iran On October 2, 1981, following the assassination of President Mohammad-Ali Rajai, Ali Khamenei was elected as the third President of Iran. He secured 95% of the vote in the presidential election, marking a significant moment in Iran's post-revolutionary history. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Harry Golden, American journalist, dies at 79 Harry Golden, a Jewish-American journalist and writer known for his civil rights activism and the publication of 'The Carolina Israelite,' died on October 2, 1981, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina, after a heart attack. He was 79 years old. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1981

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

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October 02, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 275th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1981 can also be written as 10/2/1981 in the US and as 2/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1981:

• Rupert Friend

  British actor known for roles in 'Homeland', 'Pride and Prejudice', and 'Agent 47'.

• Bruna Di Tullio
• Romain Rocchi
• Vincent Debaty

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1981:

• Harry Golden

  Ukrainian-American journalist, author, and civil rights activist known for his writings on Jewish-American experiences and Southern social...

• Hazel Scott

  Renowned Trinidadian-American jazz pianist, singer, and civil rights activist who broke racial barriers in entertainment during the mid-20th...

• Renzo Provinciali
• Józef Korbas

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on October 2nd

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 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 2nd is Libra.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:58 am and setting at 09:56 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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Someone born on October 02, 1981 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 22 days old,

or 2329 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16305 days old,

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

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 2nd 2026.

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

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

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