What happened on Wednesday September 30, 1981?

Here's what happened on September 30, 1981:

• US debt ceiling raised to $1.08 trillion On September 30, 1981, the United States' debt ceiling was increased to $1.08 trillion, marking the first time it surpassed the $1 trillion threshold. This adjustment was part of a two-step process: a temporary increase to $999.8 billion for one day, followed by a permanent increase to $1.08 trillion through September 30, 1982. President Reagan signed the legislation on the same day. source: govinfo.gov
• Pakistani commandos rescue hostages from hijacked Indian Airlines Flight 423 On September 30, 1981, Pakistani commandos stormed an Indian Airlines Boeing 737 at Lahore Airport, rescuing 60 hostages held by five Sikh nationalists who had hijacked the flight from New Delhi to Srinagar. The hijackers, armed with daggers and a hand grenade, had diverted the plane to Pakistan, demanding a ransom and the release of a radical Sikh leader. The rescue operation was completed 90 minutes before the hijackers' deadline, with no reported injuries among the hostages. source: washingtonpost.com
• Cecelia Ahern born on September 30, 1981 Cecelia Ahern, an Irish author known for her bestselling novel 'P.S. I Love You', was born on September 30, 1981. She has gained international acclaim for her works, which often explore themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Ahern's writing has been translated into numerous languages, making her a prominent figure in contemporary literature. source: britannica.com

Events in 1981

September 30, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from September 1981

Newspapers from Sep. 30, 1981

September 30, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 273rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 30, 1981 can also be written as 9/30/1981 in the US and as 30/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

September 30, 1981 in September 1981 calendar

Famous people born on September 30, 1981:

• Dominique Moceanu

  Dominique Moceanu is an Olympic gold medalist gymnast who was part of the legendary 'Magnificent Seven' U.S.

• Cecelia Ahern

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on September 30th

September 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 30, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Diana Ross - Endless Love
2. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
3. Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
4. Journey - Who's Crying Now
5. Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

September 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 30, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
2. Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
3. Aneka - Japanese Boy
4. Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir

September 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 30, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
2. Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
3. Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
4. Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
5. Luther Vandross - Never Too Much

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 30th is Libra.

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September 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 30, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 30, 1981 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 30, 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 September 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 08:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Someone born on September 30, 1981 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 5 days old,

or 2322 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16257 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 30, 1981?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 30, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 30, 1981.

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