Thursday January 01, 1981: on this day

January 01, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 1st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1981 can also be written as 1/1/1981 in the US and as 1/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

Here's what happened on January 01, 1981:

• International year for the disabled begins
• Greece is 10th country to join european economic community.
• Georgia beats notre dame in sugar bowl for college football title.
• Palau (trust territory of pacific islands) becomes self-governing.
• Roger smith becomes ceo of general motors.
• Greece is admitted into the european community.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 02:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1981

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Famous people born on January 01, 1981:

• Jonas Armstrong

  An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

• Eden Riegel

  American actress.

• Christine Tsai

  Co-founder and CEO of 500 Startups, a global venture capital firm.

• Ronia the Robber's Daughter

  The protagonist of the children's book by Astrid Lindgren.

• Felcia Sonmez

  Prominent journalist known for her work at The Washington Post.

• Mattheu Aikins

  Award-winning investigative journalist known for his work in conflict zones.

• Jaonna Rutkowska

  Renowned for her work in computer security research.

• Kalyan Veeramachaneni

  Kalyan Veeramachaneni is a renowned data scientist and the co-founder of DataRobot, a leading AI platform.

• Kieffer Delp

  Kieffer Delp is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the social media platform Snapchat.

• Jennifer Hyman

  Co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway.

• Maame Afua Abebrese

  Maame Afua Abebrese is a Ghanaian actress and producer who has appeared in several Ghanaian and international films and television shows.

• Yanick Bollore

  French businessman known for his leadership in the media industry.

• Savita Halappanavar

  Indian engineer who tragically died in Ireland due to complications from a septic miscarriage, leading to changes in Irish abortion laws.

• Sorren Maclean

  Scottish singer-songwriter known for his folk and indie music.

• Derya Abbasoğlu

  Turkish actress known for her roles in popular TV series.

• Kresta Butscher

  Kresta Butscher is a German entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online fashion retailer Zalando.

• Jessica Powell

  Former head of Google's communication products.

• Jailan Safwat

  A prominent Egyptian actress known for her roles in television series and films.

• Jennifer Hsieh

  Co-founder and CEO of The Muse.

• Kanishk Tharoor

  Kanishk Tharoor is an Indian writer and journalist known for his short stories and essays.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

• Vidya Balan

  Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

• Nana Patekar

  Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

• Hiep Thi Le

  Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

• Grandmaster Flash

  Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

• Anju Mahendru

  Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

• Maurice Béjart

  French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

• Fatima Sana Shaikh

  Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

• Morris Chestnut

  American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

• Frank Langella

  American actor and legitimate theater producer.

• Sonali Bendre

  Indian actress and model.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1981?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1981.

Famous people died on January 01, 1981:

• Naftula Singer

  Polish-American author and Nobel laureate in Literature.

• Hephzibah Menuhin

  Renowned violinist and sister of Yehudi Menuhin.

• Algia Baird

  American politician known for advocating for civil rights.

• Bessye Neal

  Founder of a successful cosmetics company and advocate for women's entrepreneurship.

• Meshilem Tykocinski

  Active in the Jewish Labor Bund in Poland.

• Eliska Junkova

  Eliska Junkova was a renowned Czech actress who starred in numerous films during the early 20th century.

• Chestina Andrews

  British author of historical fiction novels.

• Finch Neame

  Finch Neame was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Kent County Cricket Club.

• Gardiner Rand

  Gardiner Rand was an American swimmer who won a gold medal in the men's 4x200 meter freestyle relay at the 1924 Summer Olympics.

• Pal Gulyas

  Pal Gulyas was a Hungarian novelist who explored themes of identity and social issues in his works.

• Livio Garzanti

  Livio Garzanti was an Italian publisher who founded the Garzanti publishing house.

• Loyed Haberly

  Loyed Haberly was an American poet known for his nature-inspired works.

• Luree Gould

  Luree Gould was an American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

• Julya Lermontova

  Julya Lermontova was a Soviet chemist who made important contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

• Axel Hultgren

  Swedish chemist known for his work on the chemistry of natural products.

• Burton Vollum

  Co-discoverer of the enzyme RNA polymerase.

• Candido Tolentino

  Filipino sculptor recognized for his contributions to Philippine art and culture.

• Israel Guttman

  Israeli politician and signatory of the Israeli declaration of independence.

• Malvin Wald

  American author known for his works in the mystery genre.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

• Cesar Romero

  Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

• Margaret Sullavan

  American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

• Donna Douglas

  American actress (b. 1932).

• Ray Walston

  American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

• Juanita Moore

  Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

• Barton MacLane

  Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

• Victor Buono

  Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

• June Clayworth

  Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

• Gertrude Michael

  Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

January 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. John Lennon - Imagine
2. John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Adam & The Ants - Antmusic

January 01, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 01, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Aretha Franklin - United Together