What happened on Thursday February 05, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1981:

• Robert Garwood convicted of collaborating with the enemy On February 5, 1981, Marine Pfc. Robert Garwood was convicted by a military jury of collaborating with the enemy during his captivity in North Vietnam. The jury, composed of five Marine Corps officers, found Garwood guilty of communicating with the enemy and assaulting a fellow prisoner of war. He was sentenced to a dishonorable discharge, reduction to the lowest rank, and forfeiture of all pay and allowances, but was not sentenced to confinement. Garwood's conviction was upheld on appeal. source: washingtonpost.com
• Operation Soap: Toronto Gay Bathhouse Raids On February 5, 1981, Toronto police conducted 'Operation Soap,' raiding four gay bathhouses and arresting 286 men. This event, considered a pivotal moment in Canadian LGBTQ history, led to widespread protests and is often compared to the 1969 Stonewall riots in the U.S. source: theguardian.com
• Piaf musical opens in New York City The play 'Piaf' by Pam Gems, depicting the life of French singer Édith Piaf, premiered on Broadway at the Plymouth Theatre in New York City on February 5, 1981. The production ran for 165 performances, closing on June 28, 1981. Jane Lapotaire starred in the title role, earning critical acclaim and winning the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play. source: ibdb.com
• Death of Kuda Bux, Indian Mystic Kuda Bux, a renowned Indian mystic known for his extraordinary performances in the 'I'd Like to See' show, passed away at the age of 75, marking the end of a remarkable career in mysticism and entertainment.
• Passing of Barend Barendse, Dutch Sportscaster Barend Barendse, a prominent Dutch sportscaster, died at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy in sports broadcasting and journalism.
• Record-Breaking Jell-O Creation in Brisbane A remarkable culinary achievement was recorded in Brisbane, Australia, where the largest Jell-O was created, measuring an impressive 9,246 gallons of watermelon-flavored gelatin.

Events in 1981

February 05, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1981

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1981

February 05, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 36th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1981 can also be written as 2/5/1981 in the US and as 5/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1981 in February 1981 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1981:

• Sara Foster

  Sara Foster is an American actress and former fashion model, best known for her role as Jen Clark on The CW series '90210' and for appearing in the 2004 film 'The Big Bounce.' [bio]

• Mia Hansen-Løve

  Mia Hansen-Løve is a critically acclaimed French film director, screenwriter, and former actress, recognized for her emotionally resonant storytelling and nuanced character studies. [bio]

• Julie Zenatti

  French singer from an Algerian Jewish family, with a musical background influenced by her father's amateur piano talents.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 5th

Famous people died on February 05, 1981:

• Ella Grasso

  American politician, 83rd governor of connecticut (b. 1919).

• Giuseppe Dosi
• Luigi Maronese

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on February 5th

February 05, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Blondie - The Tide Is High
3. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
4. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
5. Rod Stewart - Passion

February 05, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1981 was Shaddup You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
2. Ultravox - Vienna
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

February 05, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
2. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
3. Aretha Franklin - United Together
4. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
5. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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February 05, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:33 am and setting at 07:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Someone born on February 05, 1981 is:

45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 29 days old,

or 2356 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16493 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1981?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 5th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 05, 1981.

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