What happened on Tuesday October 27, 1981?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1981:

• Soviet submarine S-363 runs aground in Swedish waters On October 27, 1981, the Soviet submarine S-363 ran aground in Gåsefjärden, near the Swedish naval base at Karlskrona. The incident, often referred to as the "Whiskey on the Rocks" event, led to heightened tensions between Sweden and the Soviet Union. Swedish authorities discovered uranium-238 aboard the submarine, suggesting the presence of nuclear weapons. Despite this, Sweden allowed the submarine to depart after a brief period. source: washingtonpost.com
• Andrew Young elected mayor of Atlanta On October 27, 1981, former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young was elected mayor of Atlanta, defeating state Representative Sidney Marcus in a runoff election. Young secured 56% of the vote, marking a significant milestone in Atlanta's political history. source: washingtonpost.com
• Elizabeth Jones becomes U.S. Mint Chief Sculptor-Engraver On October 27, 1981, Elizabeth Jones was sworn in as the Chief Sculptor-Engraver of the United States Mint, becoming the first woman to hold this position. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan and confirmed by the Senate, she succeeded Frank Gasparro, who retired after 16 years in the role. Jones's appointment marked a significant milestone in the history of the U.S. Mint. source: usmint.gov

Events in 1981

October 27, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 27, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 300th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1981 can also be written as 10/27/1981 in the US and as 27/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on October 27, 1981:

• Han Hye-jin

  Prominent South Korean actress known for her roles in television dramas and films, with significant recognition in the Korean entertainment...

• Volkan Demirel

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Famous people died on October 27, 1981:

• Anders Knutsson Ångström

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October 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
2. The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
3. Daryl Hall & John Oates - Private Eyes
4. Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only
5. Diana Ross - Endless Love

October 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin - It's My Party
2. The Tweets - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
3. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
4. Altered Images - Happy Birthday
5. Godley & Creme - Under Your Thumb

October 27, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

1. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
2. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
3. Roger - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
4. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
5. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 October 27, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:53 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Someone born on October 27, 1981 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 27 days old,

or 2325 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16280 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1981?

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 27, 1981.

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