What happened on Saturday June 13, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 13, 1981:

• Assassination attempt on Queen Elizabeth II in 1981 On June 13, 1981, an assassination attempt was made on Queen Elizabeth II during the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London. A 17-year-old named Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots at the Queen as she rode past on horseback. He was quickly apprehended and later sentenced to five years in prison. The incident raised concerns about security for the royal family. source: bbc.com
• Charles Manson's interview on NBC's 'The Tomorrow Show' On June 13, 1981, Charles Manson, convicted for the 1969 murders, was interviewed by Tom Snyder on NBC's 'The Tomorrow Show' at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville. The interview delved into Manson's life in prison, his beliefs, and his infamous 'Manson Family'. source: paleycenter.org
• Salem, Oregon meteorite fall On May 13, 1981, a meteorite fell in Salem, Oregon, at approximately 1:05 a.m. local time. The fall was observed by two individuals, and a 22.2-gram fragment was recovered, contributing to a total of 61.4 grams from a single individual. The meteorite was identified as a heavily fusion-crusted, shock-veined L6 chondrite. source: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
• Mass Wedding by Unification Church 39 couples were married in a collective ceremony organized by the Unification Church in Germany, reflecting the group's distinctive mass wedding practices.

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from June 1981

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 1981

June 13, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 164th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 1981 can also be written as 6/13/1981 in the US and as 13/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 1981 in June 1981 calendar

Famous people born on June 13, 1981:

• Chris Evans

  Chris Evans is an American actor best known for portraying Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His extensive film career also includes notable roles in 'Fantastic Four,' 'Snowpiercer,' and 'Knives Out.' [bio]

• Adriana Lima

  Brazilian supermodel renowned for her work as a Victoria's Secret Angel and her prominent appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit...

• Mick Fanning

  Australian professional surfer and two-time world champion, nicknamed 'White Lightning'.

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 13th

Famous people died on June 13, 1981:

• Olivério Pinto

  Brazilian zoologist and physician (b. 1896).

• Joseph Jackson
• George Walsh

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Stars On 45 - Medley
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
4. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
5. Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 13, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
2. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
3. Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
4. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
5. Champaign - How 'Bout Us

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 13, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:45 pm and setting at 03:46 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 13, 1981

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Someone born on June 13, 1981 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 20 days old,

or 2337 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16364 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 13th 2026.

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

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

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