What happened this day in history April 11, 1981

What are the important events that happened on April 11, 1981? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 11, 1981: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 11, 1981 is the 101st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 264 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 29, 1981 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 98,832 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘hectahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $131.35. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Rooster is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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April 11, 1981 Historical Events

  • 1981
    A massive riot in Brixton, South London, results in almost 300 police injuries and 65 serious civilian injuries.

Who were born on April 11, 1981?

  • 1981
    Alessandra Ambrosio, Brazilian model
  • 1981
    Alexandre Burrows, Canadian ice hockey player

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