What happened on Thursday August 13, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1981:

• Reagan signs Economic Recovery Tax Act into law On August 13, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 into law at his Rancho del Cielo retreat in California. This legislation, also known as the Kemp–Roth Tax Cut, introduced significant tax reductions aimed at stimulating economic growth. The Act reduced the highest individual income tax rate from 70% to 50% and the lowest from 14% to 11%, among other provisions. source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Mary T. Meagher sets world record in 200-meter butterfly On August 13, 1981, at the U.S. Long Course Swimming Championships in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Mary T. Meagher set a world record in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 2:05.96. This performance was part of a remarkable series of records she achieved that year, including another world record in the 100-meter butterfly three days later. source: upi.com
• Final broadcast of The Waltons aired on CBS The final episode of the beloved television series The Waltons aired on August 13, 1981. The show, which depicted the life of a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II, became a cultural touchstone and was known for its heartwarming storytelling. Its conclusion marked the end of a significant era in American television. source: tvguide.com
• Mike Whitney's Test Cricket Debut Australian cricketer Mike Whitney made his Test Cricket debut in a match against England at Old Trafford, marking an important milestone in his professional cricket career.

Events in 1981

August 13, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 13, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1981 can also be written as 8/13/1981 in the US and as 13/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 13, 1981:

• José Minella

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Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

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

August 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

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 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1981 was I'm In Love by Evelyn King, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Teena Marie - Square Biz
4. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
5. Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 04:45 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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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 1981

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Someone born on August 13, 1981 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 11 days old,

or 2336 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16355 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1981?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1981.

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