What happened on Thursday February 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1981:

• French TGV sets speed record On February 26, 1981, the French TGV Sud-Est trainset number 16 achieved a world rail speed record of 380 km/h (236 mph) during a test run along the future Paris-Lyon high-speed line. This milestone demonstrated the TGV's potential for high-speed travel, with commercial service commencing later that year. source: theguardian.com
• Three Anglican missionaries released from Iran after six months in detention On February 26, 1981, three British Anglican missionaries—Dr. John Coleman, his wife Audrey, and Jean Waddell—were released from Iranian custody after being detained since August 1980 on charges of espionage. Their release followed extensive diplomatic efforts, including negotiations by Terry Waite, the Archbishop of Canterbury's special envoy. The missionaries were initially delayed at Tehran Airport due to passport issues but were eventually allowed to depart for London. source: csmonitor.com
• NHL record for most penalties set On February 26, 1981, the NHL recorded a significant event when a player set the record for the most penalties in a single game. This event highlighted the physical nature of the sport and its evolving rules. source: nhl.com
• Notable Births on February 26, 1981 Several notable individuals were born on this date, including Kevin Dallman (Canadian-Kazakhstani ice hockey player), Kertus Davis (American race car driver), Simon Maljevac (Slovenian politician), Robert Mathis (American football player), and Oh Seung-bum (South Korean footballer).

Events in 1981

February 26, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 26, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1981 can also be written as 2/26/1981 in the US and as 26/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 26, 1981:

• Robert Mathis

  Robert Mathis is a renowned NFL defensive end who spent his entire 14-year career with the Indianapolis Colts, becoming one of the...

• Sharon Van Etten

  Sharon Van Etten is an acclaimed indie rock singer-songwriter known for her emotionally powerful and introspective music.

• Maria Sansone

  Maria Sansone is an American media personality known for her work in journalism and digital content creation.

• Demetrius Grosse

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 26th

Famous people died on February 26, 1981:

• Howard Hanson

  American composer/conductor nordic, who was born 1896, dies at the age of 84.

• Ferenc Tóth

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on February 26th

February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
2. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
5. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You

February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Ultravox - Vienna
2. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
3. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
4. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
5. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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February 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1981 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 11:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Someone born on February 26, 1981 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 28 days old,

or 2360 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16523 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1981?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 26th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1981.

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