What happened on Sunday August 09, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1981:

• MLB strike ends with All-Star Game resuming play The 1981 Major League Baseball strike, which began on June 12, concluded on July 31 with a new Basic Agreement. Play resumed on August 9 with the All-Star Game at Cleveland Stadium, marking the first official game since the strike. Regular season games recommenced the following day. source: mlb.com
• Larry Nelson wins PGA Championship On August 9, 1981, Larry Nelson secured his first major title by winning the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Duluth, Georgia. He finished four strokes ahead of runner-up Fuzzy Zoeller, with a total score of 273 (−7). Nelson's victory was marked by consistent rounds, including back-to-back 66s in the second and third rounds. source: washingtonpost.com
• English Channel Relay Swim Record A new record for the English Channel relay swim was set on August 9, 1981. This achievement highlighted the endurance and skill of the participating swimmers. source: bbc.com

Events in 1981

August 09, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 09, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1981 can also be written as 8/9/1981 in the US and as 9/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 09, 1981:

• Jarvis Hayes

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Famous people died on August 09, 1981:

• Stane Derganc

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August 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
2. Diana Ross - Endless Love
3. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
4. Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

August 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
2. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
3. Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
4. Aneka - Japanese Boy
5. Soft Cell - Tainted Love

August 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
4. Teena Marie - Square Biz
5. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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August 09, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 01:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Someone born on August 09, 1981 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 15 days old,

or 2337 weeks

or 16359 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1981.

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