What happened on Tuesday December 15, 1981?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1981:

• Iraqi embassy bombing in Beirut On December 15, 1981, a suicide car bombing targeted the Iraqi embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of 61 people, including Iraq's ambassador to Lebanon, Abdul Razzak Lafta, and injuring at least 100 others. The attack was attributed to the Shi'a Islamist group al-Dawa, which had been involved in anti-Baathist activities and had received support from Iran during the Iran-Iraq War. The bombing is considered one of the earliest modern suicide attacks and foreshadowed subsequent attacks in the region. source: washingtonpost.com
• NASA launches Intelsat V satellite On December 15, 1981, NASA successfully launched the Intelsat V satellite aboard a Space Shuttle. This satellite was part of the Intelsat series, designed to provide global telecommunications services. The launch marked a significant advancement in satellite technology and communication capabilities. source: nasa.gov

Events in 1981

December 15, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 15, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1981 can also be written as 12/15/1981 in the US and as 15/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1981:

• Michelle Dockery

  Michelle Dockery is an English actress and singer best known for her role as Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV television series 'Downton Abbey.' Her critically acclaimed performance on the show earned her multiple award nominations, solidifying her status as a leading figure in period drama television. [bio]

• Najoua Belyzel

  French pop singer who gained popularity in the early 2000s with her music.

• Roman Pavlyuchenko

  Former Russian professional footballer who played as a striker for Tottenham Hotspur and the Russian national team.

• George Gore II

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1981:

• Michail Žarov
• Karl Struss

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
4. Commodores - Oh No
5. Rod Stewart - Young Turks

December 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
2. Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home
3. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
4. Abba - One Of Us
5. Diana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

December 15, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
4. Prince - Controversy
5. Commodores - Oh No

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 15, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 11:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

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Someone born on December 15, 1981 is:

44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 9 days old,

or 2318 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16231 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1981?

There are 205 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 15, 1981.

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