What happened this day in history August 30, 1981

What are the important events that happened on August 30, 1981? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 30, 1981: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 30, 1981 is the 242nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 123 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 17, 1981 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 102,216 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 ‘dihectatetracontadigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $14,477.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond 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.

My Birthday Ninja Facts Curious to discover some fun birthday facts about August 30, 1981? Listen to the number-one song on the day you were born. Find out what your birthday means! (Sponsored link)

August 30, 1981 Historical Events

  • 1981
    President Mohammad-Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar of Iran are assassinated in a bombing committed by the People’s Mujahedin of Iran.

Who were born on August 30, 1981?

  • 1981
    Adam Wainwright, American baseball player
  • 1981
    Germán Legarreta, American actor

Who died on August 30, 1981?

  • 1981
    Mohammad-Ali Rajai, Iranian statesman (b. 1933)
  • 1981
    Vera-Ellen, American actress (b. 1921)

Coffee Love Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters ALNUBVIVFIZKA? Check your answers here: Unscramble words ALNUBVIVFIZKA. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)