Thursday April 02, 1981: on this day

April 02, 1981 was the 92nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 02, 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 April 02, 1981, who was born and died on April 02, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 02, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rapture by Blondie), movies (e.g. Death Hunt, directed by Peter R. Hunt), TV series (e.g. Belle And Sebastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 2nd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 02, 1981?


April 02, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1981 can also be written as 4/2/1981 in the US and as 2/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

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April 02, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1981:

  • Heavy battle between christian militia and syrian army in east lebanon.

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April 02, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 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 April 2nd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 02, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 05:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Who was born on April 02, 1981?


Famous people born on April 02, 1981:

  • Bethany Lenz
    Bethany Lenz

    Tv actress.

  • Kapil Sharma

    Indian stand-up comedian, television presenter, and actor.

  • Bethany Joy Galeotti Lenz

    Bethany joy galeotti lenz is an american actress and musician known for her role as haley james scott on the television series one tree...

  • Adam Shulman

    Adam shulman is an american actor and producer, best known for his work in films such as 'the dukes of hazzard: the beginning' and 'song...

  • Michael Clarke

    At 49 years old, drummer (byrds) dies from liver failure.

  • Bethany Joy

    Lenz; american singer and actress.

  • Lourdes Cecilia Fernández
  • Antōnīs Fōtsīs
  • Amber Gray
  • Walter Alexis Invernizzi
  • Coen Janssen
  • René Klingbeil
  • Manabu Komatsubara
  • Mauro Minelli
  • Raphaëlle Strub
  • Shahrulnizam Mustapa

Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Michael Fassbender
    Michael Fassbender

    German-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.

  • Marvin Gaye
    Marvin Gaye

    American singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Pedro Pascal
    Pedro Pascal

    Pedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.

  • Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt

    American actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.

  • Roselyn Sanchez
    Roselyn Sanchez

    Puerto rican model, singer and actress.

  • Christopher Meloni
    Christopher Meloni

    American film and television actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Shirley Douglas
    Shirley Douglas

    Canadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...

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April 02, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years and 17 days old,

or 516 months and 17 days old,

or 2246 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15723 days old,

if you were born on April 02, 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 April 02, 1981?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 02, 1981.

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April 02, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?

Famous deaths on April 2nd:

  • Edwin Starr
    Edwin Starr

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Estelle Harris
    Estelle Harris

    American actress and comedian (b. 1928).

  • Milo O'Shea
    Milo O'Shea

    Actor from ireland-america (d. 2013).

  • Alma Delia Fuentes
    Alma Delia Fuentes

    Mexican actress (d. 2017).

  • Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly

    Singer/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.

  • Jennifer Syme
    Jennifer Syme

    American actress (born 1972).

  • Douglass Dumbrille
    Douglass Dumbrille

    Actor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.

  • Winnie Mandela

    Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...

  • Samuel Morse

    American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.

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April 02, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 02, 1981:

  • JP and Trang in Valleyfair
  • Blessed Arnold of Leuven
  • International Children's Book Day
  • Malvinas Day in Argentina.
  • Sizdah be dar in Iran

Observances on April 02, 1981:

  • World Autism Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on April 02, 1981:

  • Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
  • Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
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April 02, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 02, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 30th and April 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

April 02, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rapture youtube
  2. - Woman
  3. - The Best Of Times
  4. - Kiss On My List
  5. - Crying

April 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

April 02, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 02, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jealous Guy
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Kids In America
  4. - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
  5. - Shaddup You Face

April 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.

April 02, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 02, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - It's A Love Thing
  3. - All American Girls
  4. - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
  5. - Sukiyaki

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April 02, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 02, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Death Hunt

Death Hunt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter R. Hunt

Starring: Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers

Caveman

Caveman

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Carl Gottlieb

Starring: Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford

Cannibal Ferox

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha

Country: Italy

Excalibur

Excalibur

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi

Country: United States of America

Nighthawks

Nighthawks

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce Malmuth, Gary Nelson

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner

Country: United States of America

April 02, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 02, 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:

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

April 02, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 02, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Congo by Michael Crichton

Congo

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This adventure took place in the Congolese jungle, and included a scientific breakthrough, the search for diamonds, and the mythical ruins of a city. Karen Ross is the leader of the American expedition, determined to find her husband and retrieve …

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

The Aviator by Ernest K. Gann

The Aviator

By:

The Aviator is a charming tale that takes place in those early days of small biplane mail flights. Although the trips were dangerous, weather information was rarely available en route.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

The Company Of Women by Mary Gordon

The Company Of Women

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"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.

April 02, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 02, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Platform: TI-99/4A

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Texas Instruments

My First Alphabet

My First Alphabet

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Stampede

Stampede

Platform: Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

Zarzon

Zarzon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Stargate

Stargate

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, DOS, NES

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

history

Who was the US President on April 02, 1981?

On April 02, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1981?

On April 02, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 02, 1981?

On April 02, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 2nd?

April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of April. 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 April 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
  • 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.

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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 April 1981?

April 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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