What happened on Wednesday March 11, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1981:

• Pinochet inaugurated for extended military rule in Chile On March 11, 1981, General Augusto Pinochet was inaugurated for an additional eight-year term as President of Chile, following the enactment of a new constitution. This constitution, approved in a 1980 referendum, extended his military rule until 1989, despite ongoing opposition and human rights concerns. source: upi.com
• Kosovo student protests escalate into riots demanding autonomy In March 1981, student protests in Pristina, Kosovo, demanding better living conditions, escalated into widespread riots. Demonstrators, including university students and miners, called for Kosovo to be upgraded from a province to a republic within Yugoslavia. The Yugoslav government declared a state of emergency on April 3, 1981, in response to the unrest. source: washingtonpost.com
• Kosovo student protests begin On March 11, 1981, students at the University of Pristina initiated protests demanding better food and living conditions. The demonstrations quickly escalated into widespread unrest, with participants calling for Kosovo to be granted the status of a republic within Yugoslavia. The Yugoslav authorities responded by declaring a state of emergency and deploying security forces to suppress the protests. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Johnny Mize and Rube Foster elected to Baseball Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee On March 11, 1981, the Veterans Committee elected Johnny Mize and Rube Foster to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mize was a first baseman known for his power hitting, while Foster was a pioneering African American manager and executive in baseball. source: apnews.com
• LeToya Luckett Birth LeToya Luckett is born, who would later become an American singer and former member of the iconic R&B group Destiny's Child.
• Lee Evans Birth Lee Evans is born, an American football player who would make his mark in professional sports.

Events in 1981

March 11, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 11, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 70th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1981 can also be written as 3/11/1981 in the US and as 11/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 11, 1981:

• Matthias Schweighöfer

  Matthias Schweighöfer is a German actor, voice actor, film director, and producer known for his roles in both film and television. He has gained international recognition, particularly for his performance in the Netflix film 'Army of the Dead.' [bio]

• LeToya (singer)

  LeToya is a renowned R&B singer and founding member of the iconic girl group Destiny's Child, which revolutionized the music industry in the...

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 11th

March 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

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

March 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

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. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

March 11, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.

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. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
5. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 11, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 11, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 12:17 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 1981

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Someone born on March 11, 1981 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 13 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16510 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 1981?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 11th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 11, 1981.

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