The 15th of May, 1981, fell on a Friday. Day 135 of 1981. Decade: 1980s.
On This Date
Events that occurred on the 15th of May, 1981:
American serial killer Lemuel Smith murders a female correctional officer by the name of Donna Payant.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 15th of May, 1981:
United States: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
United Kingdom: Stand And Deliver - Adam & Ants
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 15th of May, 1981.
The Atlanta murders of 1979 - 1981.
During this time, the Atlanta murders of 1979 - 1981 were taking place. At least 28 children and young adults are murdered before Wayne Williams is eventually caught and convicted of murder.
Early 1980s fashion.
The early 80s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants and embroidered jeans were all popular during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
Iran-Iraq War
Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
Lech Walesa.
The architect of the Gdansk Agreement, Lech Walesa, was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1981.
1981 in movies.
Movies released in 1981 included Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Superman II, Arthur, Stripes, The Cannonball Run, Chariots of Fire, For Your Eyes Only, The Four Seasons, Escape from New York, The Evil Dead, Mad Max 2, An American Werewolf in London and Time Bandits.
1981 in music.
Popular music artists in 1981 included Kim Carnes, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Rick Springfield, Kool & the Gang, Hall & Oates, Eddie Rabbitt, Dolly Parton and REO Speedwagon.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 15th of May:
22nd of May, 1981: Peter Sutcliffe is found guilty of being the Yorkshire Ripper.
5th of June, 1981: News of AIDS begins to spread, as the CDC issues a report about a rare case of pneumonia found that has been found in five homosexual men..
7th of June, 1981: Israel carries out an airstrike on an Iraqi nuclear reactor.
Horoscopes & Birthstone Information
Zodiac & Birthstone information:
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 15th of May, 1981, will have the star sign Taurus.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1981 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
Native American Zodiac: The 15th of May, 1981 falls under the Beaver.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
Holidays
National holidays and famous events that fall on the 15th of May:
Constituent Assembly Day (Lithuania)
US President
Who was the US President on this particular date?
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on the 15th of May, 1981.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on the 15th of May, 1981 was probably conceived around the 5th of August, 1980. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 15th of May, 1981 is the 22nd of February, 1982. (Rough Estimate).
15th of May, 1969: American teenager Robert Rayford dies of a mysterious illness in Missouri. Nearly two decades later, it is discovered that this was one of the first cases of AIDS in the United States
15th of May, 1972: Democratic presidential candidate George Wallace is shot five times in an assassination attempt in Laurel, Maryland.
15th of May, 1993: Ireland win the Eurovision with Niamh Kavanagh's song "In Your Eyes".
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
Magnum, P.I. - Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.
Knots Landing - American soap opera.
Archie Bunker's Place - Sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor.
Trapper John, M.D. - Medical drama.
Hart to Hart - TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.
The Dukes of Hazzard - American television series.
Mork & Mindy - Comedy TV show about an alien called Mork. Starring Robin Williams.
Taxi - American sitcom starring Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito.
Dallas - Soap opera.
The Incredible Hulk - Starring Lou Ferrigno.
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Videos
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about the 15th of May, 1981.
14,067 days have passed since this date.
1,215,392,400 seconds have passed since the 15th of May, 1981.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,417,957,800 times.
Since the 15th of May, 1981, earth has travelled approximately 627,142,478,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 202,565,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 104,523,746 steps. That's about 46,455 miles!
Since this date, 14,584,709 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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