What happened on Sunday June 28, 1981?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1981:

• Terry Fox, Canadian Marathon of Hope Runner, passes away Terry Fox, the Canadian athlete who embarked on the Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research, passed away on June 28, 1981, at the age of 22. His journey inspired millions and led to the establishment of the annual Terry Fox Run, which continues to raise funds for cancer research worldwide. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Haft-e Tir bombing at Islamic Republican Party headquarters in Tehran On June 28, 1981, a powerful bomb exploded at the Islamic Republican Party (IRP) headquarters in Tehran during a meeting of party leaders. The attack resulted in the deaths of 74 officials, including Chief Justice Ayatollah Mohammad Beheshti, who was the second most powerful figure in the Iranian Revolution at the time. The People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) was accused of carrying out the bombing, though they did not claim responsibility. source: washingtonpost.com
• Nancy Lopez wins The Sarah Coventry tournament Nancy Lopez secured her second victory of the 1981 LPGA Tour season by winning The Sarah Coventry tournament on June 28, 1981. She finished with a score of 285 (−7), two strokes ahead of runner-up Pat Bradley. This win marked Lopez's third consecutive victory in the event, having also won in 1980. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Piaf Musical Concludes Broadway Run The theatrical production 'Piaf', a biographical musical about the famous French singer Édith Piaf, concludes its run at the Plymouth Theater in New York City after 165 performances.
• Mara Santangelo: Italian Tennis Player Profile Mara Santangelo is a professional Italian tennis player known for her competitive career in women's tennis.

Events in 1981

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

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June 28, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 179th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1981 can also be written as 6/28/1981 in the US and as 28/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 28, 1981:

• Brandon Phillips

  Professional American baseball player who played as an infielder in Major League Baseball.

• Tiffany Hopkins
• Mara Santangelo
• Jon Watts
• Johntá Austin

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1981:

• Terry Fox

  Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research,...

• Mohammad Beheshti

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on June 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 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 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:55 am and setting at 06:15 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 28, 1981 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 26 days old,

or 2343 weeks

or 16401 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 28, 1981?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 28th 2026.

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

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

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