What happened on Thursday March 05, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 05, 1981:

• Launch of the ZX81 home computer The ZX81, a home computer developed by Sinclair Research, was launched on March 5, 1981. It was notable for its affordability and compact design, making computing accessible to a wider audience. The ZX81 became one of the best-selling home computers of its time, influencing the personal computing revolution in the UK. source: bbc.co.uk
• Federal funding allocated for Atlanta child murders investigation On March 5, 1981, the Reagan administration approved $979,000 in federal funds to support Atlanta's investigation into the child murders. This allocation brought the total federal aid for the case to $1.2 million for the year, excluding manpower from the FBI and other agencies. source: csmonitor.com
• Yip Harburg's death in 1981 Yip Harburg, the renowned lyricist of "Over the Rainbow," died on March 5, 1981, in Los Angeles. Initial reports stated he died in a car crash, but it was later determined he suffered a heart attack while stopped at a red light on Sunset Boulevard. source: upi.com
• Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean win gold at 1981 World Figure Skating Championships On March 5, 1981, British ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean secured the gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships in Hartford, Connecticut. They led the compulsory dance with 10 placements and delivered a flawless free dance, earning marks of 5.8s and 5.9s from the judges, ultimately finishing with a total factored placement of 2.0. This victory marked Great Britain's first gold medal in world competition since 1976. source: upi.com
• World Men's Figure Skating Championship American figure skater Scott Hamilton won the World Men's Figure Skating Championship in Hartford, solidifying his status as a top international competitor.
• Continental Airlines Flight 72 Hijacking Victor Malasauskas briefly hijacked Continental Airlines Flight 72. He was subsequently apprehended and sentenced to 20 years in prison for his criminal actions.
• World Ladies Figure Skating Championship Denise Biellmann from Switzerland won the World Ladies Figure Skating Championship held in Hartford, Connecticut, showcasing her exceptional skating skills and artistic performance.
• World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship Soviet pair Irina Vorobieva and Igor Lisovski claimed victory in the World Ice Pairs Figure Skating Championship in Hartford, demonstrating their synchronized skating and technical prowess.
• Bring Back Birdie Theater Performance The theatrical production 'Bring Back Birdie' opened at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City, running for a brief four-performance engagement.

Events in 1981

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

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March 05, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 64th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 05, 1981 can also be written as 3/5/1981 in the US and as 5/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on March 05, 1981:

• Yip Harburg

  American songwriter and composer (b. 1896).

• Brenda De Banzie
• Paul Hörbiger

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 05, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
5. Styx - The Best Of Times

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 05, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Coast To Coast - (Do) The Hucklebuck

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 05, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
4. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
5. Sister Sledge - All American Girls

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 5th is Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 05, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:05 am and setting at 06:18 pm.

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

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Someone born on March 05, 1981 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 19 days old,

or 2359 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16516 days old,

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

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

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