What happened on Wednesday September 09, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 09, 1981:

• Assassination of Lala Jagat Narain Lala Jagat Narain, an Indian journalist and founder of the Hind Samachar media group, was assassinated on September 9, 1981, near Ludhiana, Punjab. He was a vocal critic of the Khalistan movement and had survived an earlier assassination attempt in January 1981. The attack was carried out by two assailants on a motorcycle; one was arrested at the scene, while the others remain at large. The Dal Khalsa, a Sikh militant organization, was suspected of involvement, and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a prominent Sikh leader, was implicated but later released due to lack of evidence. The assassination intensified violence in Punjab, leading to further unrest. source: indiatoday.in
• Vernon Jordan resigns as president of National Urban League On September 9, 1981, Vernon Jordan announced his resignation as president of the National Urban League, a position he had held since 1971. He stated his decision was based on personal and institutional considerations, emphasizing his belief that he had fulfilled his role and that it was time for a change. Jordan's departure marked the end of a significant era in the civil rights movement, as he had been a prominent figure advocating for economic and social justice for African Americans. source: time.com
• Sir Robert Askin, former Premier of New South Wales, dies at 74 Sir Robert Askin, the 32nd Premier of New South Wales from 1965 to 1975, passed away on September 9, 1981, at the age of 74. Askin was the first Liberal Party member to hold the position of Premier in New South Wales, serving two terms before retiring in 1975. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Julie Gonzalo Birth Julie Gonzalo, a prominent Argentinian actress known for her roles in television and film, was born on this date.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from September 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 09, 1981

September 09, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

September 09, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 09, 1981:

• Jonathan Taylor Thomas

  Jonathan Taylor Thomas was a child actor who rose to fame in the 1990s, best known for his role as Randy Taylor on the popular sitcom 'Home...

• Nancy Wu

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on September 9th

Famous people died on September 09, 1981:

• Jacques Lacan

  Influential French psychoanalyst who significantly reinterpreted Freudian theory and became a major intellectual figure in 20th-century...

• Robert Askin

  Robert Askin was an influential Australian politician who served as the 32nd Premier of New South Wales from 1965 to 1975.

• Tubby Raskin

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on September 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Foreigner - Urgent
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
5. Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 02:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Someone born on September 09, 1981 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 24 days old,

or 2325 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16276 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 09, 1981?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 9th 2026.

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

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

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