What happened on Friday August 28, 1981?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1981:

• South African military incursion into Angola On August 28, 1981, South African forces initiated Operation Protea, a military operation targeting South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) bases in southern Angola. The operation lasted until September 4, 1981, during which South African Defence Forces (SADF) occupied Cunene province, advancing up to 60 miles into Angolan territory. The operation resulted in significant casualties, with South African officials reporting over 1,000 deaths among SWAPO guerrillas and Angolan soldiers. The Angolan government reported that Xangongo was destroyed and that there was heavy bombing around the town of Ngiva, 35 miles from the border. The United Nations Secretary-General at the time, Kurt Waldheim, condemned the incursion as a "grave violation" and called for the immediate withdrawal of South African forces. source: washingtonpost.com
• John W. Hinckley Jr. pleads not guilty to Reagan assassination attempt On August 28, 1981, John W. Hinckley Jr. pleaded not guilty in a federal courtroom to charges of attempting to assassinate President Ronald Reagan and wounding three others in a shooting incident five months prior. During the 30-minute proceeding, Hinckley, wearing a bulletproof vest, spoke only the words 'not guilty' in a low voice. No trial date was set, and the judge found Hinckley competent to stand trial on a 13-count indictment. A defense request for 30 more days of psychiatric tests was granted, as Hinckley's lawyer had not yet decided whether to use an insanity defense. source: upi.com
• Charlie Frye: NFL Quarterback Charlie Frye, a former NFL quarterback, passed away on August 28, 1981. He was known for his contributions to American football during his career. source: nfl.com
• BTla Guttman: Hungarian Footballer Passes Away BTla Guttman, a Hungarian footballer born in 1900, dies on this date.

Events in 1981

August 28, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 28, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 240th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1981 can also be written as 8/28/1981 in the US and as 28/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 28, 1981:

• Jake Owen

  Popular American country music singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night' and 'Alone With You'.

• Patrick J. Adams

  Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Mike Ross in the TV series 'Suits'.

• Clarisa Fernández
• Gavin Griffin
• Dan Deacon
• Szilvia Török
• Dania Pastore
• Alessandra Barzaghi
• Manuel Scalise
• Giovanni Passiglia
• Marco B. Bucci
• Milda Sauliūtė
• Marius Johnsen
• Agata Wróbel
• Gabriel Wüthrich
• Daniel Gygax
• Charlie Frye

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1981:

• Béla Guttmann

  Hungarian footballer, coach, and manager (b. 1899).

• Paul Anspach

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
3. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
4. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
5. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl

August 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
2. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
3. Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
4. Aneka - Japanese Boy
5. Soft Cell - Tainted Love

August 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Teena Marie - Square Biz
4. Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
5. Commodores - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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August 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1981 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 07:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Someone born on August 28, 1981 is:

44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 27 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16341 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1981.

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