Wednesday December 02, 1981: on this day

December 02, 1981 was the 336th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 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 December 02, 1981, who was born and died on December 02, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 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 2nd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1981?


December 02, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1981 can also be written as 12/2/1981 in the US and as 2/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 02, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1981:

  • Spanish government requests membership in nato.
  • Moscone convention center, san francisco opens at 11:30 am.
  • Fernando valenzuela (los angeles dodgers) wins national league rookie of the year.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd 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 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


Moon phase

44%

The moon phase on December 02, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:34 am and setting at 10:54 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 02, 1981?


Famous people born on December 02, 1981:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Kimothy Spears

    Kimothy Spears is an American singer and songwriter, known for her pop and R&B music.

  • Josef Schovanec

    French writer diagnosed autistic asperger.

  • Tyler Knott Gregson

    Tyler Knott Gregson is a contemporary poet known for his typewriter poetry and haiku-like poems.

  • Maria Ferekidi

    Greek canoe racer.

  • Danijel Pranjić

    Croatian footballer.

  • Thomas Pöck

    Austrian ice hockey player.

  • Eric Jungmann

    American actor.

  • Britney Jean Spears in Kentwood

    Louisiana singer (baby one time", you drive me crazy, "oops i did it again").

  • Charles Michael Davis

    Actor.

  • Lesley-Ann Brandt
    Lesley-Ann Brandt
  • Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Wilson Jermaine Heredia
    Wilson Jermaine Heredia

    American actor.

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


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 27 days old,

or 2208 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15458 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 02, 1981?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 02, 1981:

  • Wallace Harrison

    American architect, co-founded harrison & abramovitz (b. 1895).

  • Nicolaas "Cola" Debrot

    Governor of dutch antilles (1962-1970), dies aged 79.

  • Wallace K[irkman] Harrison

    At 86 years old, a us architect (united nations) dies.

  • Hershy Kay

    Composer dies at 62.

  • Francis Hunter
  • Tusnamitsu Adachi

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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


Holidays on December 02, 1981:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1981:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 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 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 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 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 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 02, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 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 02, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 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 02, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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

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

Pathfinders by Gail Sheehy

Pathfinders

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Through personal case studies, analysis, and examples, this article examines creative, original, and extensive ways to successfully overcome adult life's crises by drawing upon one's inner resources

Death Beam by Robert Moss

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Cujo by Stephen King

Cujo

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Cujo, Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller for his rabid fans, "hits the Jugular" (New York Times), with the story about a friendly Saint Bernard who is bitten by an ill bat.

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

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When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

The Legacy by Howard Fast

The Legacy

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The Lavette family continues their story in The Legacy, which is a continuation of the bestsellers The Immigrants and Second Generation. This fourth-in series story is set in the turbulent 1960s.

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

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

Caverns of Mars

Caverns of Mars

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: scrolling shooter

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Eastern Front (1941)

Eastern Front (1941)

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: APX, Atari, Inc.

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Pleiads / Pleiades

Pleiads / Pleiades

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Kaboom!

Kaboom!

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1981?

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

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1981 calendar looked like.

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