What happened on Thursday June 04, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 04, 1981:

• Asteroid discoveries by E. Bowell On June 4, 1981, astronomer Edward Bowell announced the discovery of several asteroids, contributing significantly to the field of astronomy. His work has helped in understanding the composition and orbits of these celestial bodies. source: nasa.gov
• James Earl Ray stabbed in prison On June 4, 1981, James Earl Ray, convicted assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was stabbed 22 times by fellow inmates at Brushy Mountain State Prison in Tennessee. Ray was studying his case in the prison law library when the attack occurred. He was reported in stable condition after surgery. Three black inmates, members of the Alkebulan Society, were charged with the assault. Ray later stated he could not identify his attackers due to the darkness during the incident. source: washingtonpost.com
• Paige Pipkin wins 54th National Spelling Bee On June 4, 1981, 13-year-old Paige Pipkin from El Paso, Texas, won the 54th Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "sarcophagus." She had previously placed second in the 1980 competition. The event was held at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., with 120 participants. The top prize was $1,000, followed by $500 for second place and $250 for third. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1981

June 04, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from June 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 04, 1981

June 04, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 155th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 04, 1981 can also be written as 6/4/1981 in the US and as 4/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 04, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 04, 1981:

• T.J. Miller

  T.J. Miller is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer, best known for his roles in the HBO sitcom 'Silicon Valley' and for voicing Erlich Bachman and the character of Fred in 'Big Hero 6.' [bio]

• Christophe Soumillon

  Renowned Belgian horse racing jockey from a racing family, who set records by winning five races in a single day and became French champion...

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 4th

Famous people died on June 04, 1981:

• Leslie Averill

  New zealand soldier and doctor (d. 1981).

• Cedric Liddell

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 4th

June 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 04, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
3. Stars On 45 - Medley
4. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
5. REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run

June 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 04, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
3. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
4. The Jam - Funeral Pyre
5. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver

June 04, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 04, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week June 1st and June 7th.

1. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
2. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
3. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
4. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 4th is Gemini.

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June 04, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 04, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 04, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 04, 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 June 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:37 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on June 04, 1981

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Someone born on June 04, 1981 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 30 days old,

or 2339 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16374 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 04, 1981?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 04, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 04, 1981.

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