What happened on Monday March 23, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1981:

• H.L. v. Matheson: Supreme Court upholds parental notification for minors seeking abortion In H.L. v. Matheson, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Utah law requiring physicians to notify a minor's parents before performing an abortion. The Court emphasized the importance of family integrity and protecting adolescents, stating that parental notification serves significant interests in family guidance and adolescent protection. However, the law did not grant parents veto power over the minor's decision. Justices Marshall, Brennan, and Blackmun dissented. source: washingtonpost.com
• Beatrice Tinsley, pioneering astronomer, dies at 40 Beatrice Tinsley, a British-born New Zealand astronomer and cosmologist, passed away on March 23, 1981, at the age of 40. She was the first female professor of astronomy at Yale University and made significant contributions to the understanding of galaxy evolution. Tinsley died of melanoma after a three-year battle with the disease. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Colombia suspends diplomatic relations with Cuba over guerrilla invasion On March 23, 1981, Colombia suspended diplomatic relations with Cuba, accusing Fidel Castro of training and arming the leftist guerrilla group M-19, which had attempted an invasion on Colombia's Pacific coast. President Julio César Turbay announced the immediate suspension, stating that the guerrillas were trained and armed in Cuba, constituting a highly unfriendly gesture by the Castro government. source: upi.com

Events in 1981

March 23, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 23, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1981 can also be written as 3/23/1981 in the US and as 23/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1981:

• Fabien Biancalani
• Kurt Fearnley
• Brett Young

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1981:

• Beatrice Tinsley

  Beatrice Tinsley was a pioneering astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to understanding galaxy evolution and cosmic structure.

• Mike Hailwood

  Legendary English motorcycle racer known for his remarkable success in motorcycle racing, tragically dying in a road accident in 1981.

• Claude Auchinleck

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Blondie - Rapture
2. John Lennon - Woman
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
5. Don McLean - Crying

March 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
3. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
4. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
5. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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March 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 23, 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 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 1981

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Someone born on March 23, 1981 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 1 day old,

or 2356 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16498 days old,

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There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 23rd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 23, 1981.

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