What happened on Tuesday November 17, 1981?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1981:

• Birth of Sarah Harding, British pop singer Sarah Harding, a member of the British girl group Girls Aloud, was born on November 17, 1981. She gained fame in the early 2000s and became known for her contributions to pop music and television. Harding's career included various solo projects and appearances in reality TV shows. source: bbc.com
• Reagan authorizes CIA support for Nicaraguan Contras On November 17, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed National Security Decision Directive 17 (NSDD-17), granting the CIA authority to recruit and support a 500-man force of Nicaraguan rebels, known as the Contras, with a budget of $19 million. This covert operation aimed to counter the Sandinista government's influence in Nicaragua, which the Reagan administration viewed as aligned with Soviet interests. The decision marked the beginning of official U.S. support for the Contras, leading to increased tensions in the region and contributing to the Iran-Contra affair of 1986. source: history.state.gov
• Aeroflot Flight 3603 crashes near Noril'sk, killing 99 On November 17, 1981, Aeroflot Flight 3603, a Tupolev Tu-154B-2, crashed while attempting to land at Noril'sk Airport in the Soviet Union. The aircraft, en route from Krasnoyarsk to Noril'sk, was carrying 167 people, including 160 passengers and 7 crew members. The crash resulted in 99 fatalities and 68 survivors. The investigation attributed the accident to a combination of crew error and aircraft design flaws, including misalignment and reduced elevator effectiveness. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Occultation of Sigma Sagittarii by Venus observed from Hvar Observatory On November 17, 1981, astronomers at Hvar Observatory in Croatia observed the occultation of the star Sigma Sagittarii by Venus. This event was documented in the Bulletin de l'Observatoire Astronomique de Belgrade in 1986. source: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
• NBA Free Throw Record Tying Performance Bill Cartwright of the New York Knicks achieved a remarkable feat by successfully making 19 out of 19 free throws, tying a significant NBA record for free throw accuracy.
• Theater Performance Opening in NYC A theatrical production opened at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City, running for 37 performances. The specific details of the production were not provided in the original record.

Events in 1981

November 17, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 17, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1981 can also be written as 11/17/1981 in the US and as 17/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on November 17, 1981:

• Bojana Novakovic

  Bojana Novakovic is an award-winning Serbian-Australian actress, best known for her roles in film and television, including 'Edge of Darkness,' 'The Little Death,' 'Instinct,' and 'Love Child.' She has also had a significant presence in Australian theater. [bio]

• Sarah Harding

  Sarah Harding was a prominent British pop singer, best known as a member of the highly successful girl group Girls Aloud.

• Doug Walker

  Doug Walker is an American internet personality, film critic, comedian, and filmmaker, best known for his popular online review series...

• Shannan Click

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1981:

• Wilhelm Pelikan

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
3. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
4. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
5. Air Supply - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

November 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure
2. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
3. The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Joan Of Arc

November 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1981 was Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

1. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
3. Prince - Controversy
4. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
5. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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November 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 November 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 01:01 pm.

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

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Someone born on November 17, 1981 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 7 days old,

or 2322 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16259 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 17, 1981.

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