What happened on Saturday June 06, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1981:

• Bihar train disaster On June 6, 1981, a passenger train derailed while crossing a bridge over the Bagmati River in Bihar, India, plunging into the river. The official death toll was 235, with 88 survivors, but estimates suggest the actual number of fatalities ranged from 500 to 800. The exact cause of the derailment remains uncertain, with theories including a cyclone, flash flooding, or the engineer's attempt to avoid hitting a cow. source: britannica.com
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial design by Maya Lin In 1981, Maya Ying Lin, a 21-year-old Yale undergraduate, won a national design competition for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Her minimalist design featured two black granite walls forming a 'V,' etched with the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who died or went missing in the Vietnam War. The memorial was dedicated on November 13, 1982. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Summing wins 113th Belmont Stakes On June 6, 1981, Summing, ridden by George Martens and trained by Luis S. Barrera, won the 113th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. The race was completed in 2 minutes and 29 seconds, with Summing finishing ahead of the competition. source: espn.com
• 51st French Women's Tennis Championship Hana Mandlikova defeated Sylvia Hanika in the final of the 51st French Women's Tennis Championship, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess.

Events in 1981

June 06, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from June 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1981

June 06, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 157th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 1981 can also be written as 6/6/1981 in the US and as 6/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

June 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 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 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 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 06, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 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 6th is Gemini.

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June 06, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 06, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 12:20 am.

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 06, 1981

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Someone born on June 06, 1981 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 27 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16371 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 06, 1981.

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