What happened on Friday July 31, 1981?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1981:

• Death of Omar Torrijos in plane crash Omar Torrijos, the former leader of Panama, died in a plane crash on July 31, 1981. The crash occurred near the town of La Chorrera, and all 21 people on board were killed. Torrijos was a significant figure in Panama's history, known for his role in negotiating the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which led to the transfer of control of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama. source: britannica.com
• 1981 Major League Baseball strike ends On July 31, 1981, Major League Baseball players and owners reached an agreement, ending a 50-day strike that had canceled 712 games. The dispute centered on free-agent compensation, with the settlement allowing teams losing a "premium" free agent to select a player from a pool of unprotected players from all teams. The All-Star Game was rescheduled for August 9, 1981, in Cleveland. source: washingtonpost.com
• Arnette R. Hubbard becomes first woman president of National Bar Association On July 31, 1981, Arnette R. Hubbard was installed as the first woman president of the National Bar Association (NBA). She had previously served as the first woman president of the Cook County Bar Association in 1978. Her leadership marked a significant milestone in the NBA's history, reflecting the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusion. source: members.nationalbar.org
• Total Solar Eclipse A total solar eclipse occurred on Friday, July 31, 1981, at the Moon's ascending node of orbit, with a precise magnitude of 1.0258. This astronomical event was a notable celestial occurrence for astronomers and sky watchers.
• Birth of M. Shadows Matthew "M. Shadows" Sanders, future lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, was born. He would later become a significant figure in the modern metal music scene.

Events in 1981

July 31, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 31, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 212th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1981 can also be written as 7/31/1981 in the US and as 31/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 31, 1981:

• M Shadows

  Lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold, known for his distinctive vocal style and significant contribution to modern metal...

• Hope Solo

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• Ana Claudia Michels
• Julien Pierre

Famous people born in 1981

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Famous people died on July 31, 1981:

• Omar Torrijos Herrera

  Omar Torrijos Herrera was a significant Panamanian military and political leader who transformed Panama's geopolitical status by negotiating...

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
2. Air Supply - The One That You Love
3. Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
4. Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
5. Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira

July 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. The Specials - Ghost Town
2. Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
3. Bad Manners - Can Can
4. Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
5. Imagination - Body Talk

July 31, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
2. Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
3. Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
4. Evelyn King - I'm In Love
5. Teena Marie - Square Biz

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

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July 31, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 July 31, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 09:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Someone born on July 31, 1981 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 25 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16369 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1981?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1981.

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