Tuesday December 01, 1981: on this day

December 01, 1981 was the 335th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 01, 1981 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1981, who was born and died on December 01, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Quest for Fire, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1981?


December 01, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 335th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1981 can also be written as 12/1/1981 in the US and as 1/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

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December 01, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1981:

  • 180 dies as yugoslav dc-9 jetliner slams into a mountain
  • Yugoslavic dc-9 crashes into mountain at corsica, 174 killed
  • The aids virus is officially recognized.
  • Inex-adria aviopromet flight 1308, a mcdonnell douglas md-80, crashes in corsica, killing all 180 people on board.

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December 01, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 01, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 09:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Who was born on December 01, 1981?


Famous people born on December 01, 1981:

  • Park Hyo-shin

    South korean singer-songwriter and actor.

  • Lauren Holtkamp

    NBA's first full-time female referee, known for her officiating skills.

  • I Made Wirawan

    Indonesian footballer.

  • Luke McPharlin

    Australian rules footballer.

  • I Wirawan

    Indonesian footballer.

  • Kenji Haneda
  • Marcus Johnson
  • Tomáš Kmeť
  • Ján Laco
  • Francia Márquez
  • Nora Waldstätten
  • Ahmed Abdel-Ghani
  • Kerry Baptiste
  • Nike Bent
  • Seb Dance
  • Francesco Giuffrida
  • Andrej Šporn
  • Ahmed Abdel-Ghani (أحمد عبد الغني)

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

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December 01, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 23 days old,

or 2212 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15485 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 1981.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

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

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

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December 01, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1981:

  • Russ Manning

    American author and illustrator (b. 1929).

  • James Monteith Grant
  • Giovanni Rasia Dal Polo
  • Estrid Ericson
  • Russell «Russ» Manning

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

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December 01, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1981:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. - Oh No
  5. - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under Pressure
  2. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  3. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Joan Of Arc

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  3. - Controversy
  4. - Turn Your Love Around
  5. - Oh No

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December 01, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Quest for Fire

Quest for Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong

Country: United States of America

Neighbors

Neighbors

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Kathryn Walker, Cathy Moriarty

Country: United States of America

Eaux profondes

Eaux profondes

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michel Deville

Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Sandrine Kljajic, Éric Frey

Ghost Story

Ghost Story

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Irvin

Starring: Craig Wasson, Alice Krige, Fred Astaire, John Houseman

Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr

Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Hemmings

Starring: Ken Wahl, Lesley Ann Warren, Donald Pleasence, George Peppard

December 01, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 1981 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

December 01, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman

No Time For Tears

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There is no time for tears

Remembrance by Danielle Steel

Remembrance

By:

After World War II, the Italian homeland of her beloved Serena, Principessa Di San Tibaldo was destroyed. Her name, her ancestry, is all that remains.

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

By:

Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

December 01, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Tigers in the Snow

Tigers in the Snow

Platform: PC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 and TRS-80

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Make Trax

Make Trax

Platform: Arcade (original), Famicom, Neo Geo Pocket Color

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Kural Samno (Japan) Williams (North America) Karateco / Exidy (Europe)

Radar Rat Race

Radar Rat Race

Platform: VIC-20, MAX Machine, Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Commodore

Madness and the Minotaur

Madness and the Minotaur

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Radio Shack

Scramble

Scramble

Platform: Arcade (original) Tomy Tutor, Vectrex, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), Windows Mobile, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Leijac; NA Stern; NA GCE; EU Compu-Games A/S; EU Milton Bradley

history

Who was the US President on December 01, 1981?

On December 01, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1981?

On December 01, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1981?

On December 01, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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history

What happened in 1981?

1981 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Supreme Court upholds male-only draft registration, constitutional
  • Piaf closes at Plymouth Theater NYC after 165 performances
  • 74 government officials die in attack in Iran

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What was the calendar for December 1981?

December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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