What happened on Friday June 26, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1981:

• Diana Ross and Lionel Richie release "Endless Love" as a duet single On June 26, 1981, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie released "Endless Love," a duet featured in the film of the same name. The song became a major hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks from August 15 to October 10, 1981, and was named the greatest song duet of all time by Billboard. source: en.wikipedia.org
• For Your Eyes Only premieres in United States The 12th James Bond film, 'For Your Eyes Only,' premiered in the United States on June 26, 1981, at approximately 1,100 cinemas. The film was released in the UK on June 24, 1981, and in the US on June 26, 1981. It grossed $54.8 million in the US and Canada, becoming the second highest-grossing Bond film at the time. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Dan-Air Flight 240 crashes near Nailstone, Leicestershire, killing all three crew members On June 26, 1981, Dan-Air Flight 240, a Hawker Siddeley HS 748 series 2A turboprop aircraft, crashed near Nailstone, Leicestershire, England, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members. The accident occurred after the aircraft's right rear baggage door detached mid-flight, leading to a loss of control and structural failure. The crew had reported a 'MAYDAY' call, indicating severe control problems before the crash. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Couples for Christ Foundation established Couples for Christ (CFC) is an international Catholic lay ecclesial movement founded in 1981 in Manila, Philippines, by the charismatic community Ang Ligaya ng Panginoon (LNP). Initially targeting married couples, CFC has since expanded to include various family ministries and is present in over 100 countries. source: couplesforchristaustria.org

Events in 1981

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

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June 26, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 177th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1981 can also be written as 6/26/1981 in the US and as 26/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 26, 1981:

• Sheridan Smith

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• Adrianna Costa

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Famous people died on June 26, 1981:

• Manuel Maples Arce

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
2. Stars On 45 - Medley
3. Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
4. Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
5. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
2. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
3. Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
4. Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
5. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 03:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1981.

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Someone born on June 26, 1981 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 28 days old,

or 2343 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16403 days old,

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

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 26th 2026.

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

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

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