Monday March 02, 1981: on this day

March 02, 1981 was the 61st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 02, 1981, who was born and died on March 02, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt), movies (e.g. The Postman Always Rings Twice, directed by Bob Rafelson), TV series (e.g. Baila Comigo) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 02, 1981?


March 02, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 61st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1981 can also be written as 3/2/1981 in the US and as 2/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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March 02, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 1981:

March 02, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 2nd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:53 am and setting at 02:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Who was born on March 02, 1981?


Famous people born on March 02, 1981:

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Imette Saint Guillen

    American murder victim.

  • Zach Cregger

    Zach cregger is an american actor and comedian, best known for co-creating and starring in the comedy series 'the whitest kids u' know'.

  • Anouk Kruithof

    Dutch artist and photographer recognized for her experimental and conceptual photographic works.

  • Sebastian Siemiatkowski

    Co-founder and CEO of Klarna, a Swedish fintech company.

  • Lance Cade

    American professional wrestler (born in 1981).

  • Bryce Howard

    American actress.

  • Lorelei Lee

    American porn actress.

  • Josh Saunders
  • Bobby Steggert
  • Ruslan Nasibulin
  • Bojko Mladenov
  • Erica Barbieri
  • Kiave
  • Aline Lahoud
  • Solenne Mary

Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • John Irving
    John Irving

    American novelist and best-selling author of many acclaimed novels, including "a prayer for owen meaney," the cider house rules," the hotel...

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March 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 March 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 March 02, 1981?

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

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 02, 1981:

  • Konar Tabatabai

    Iranian poet and writer known for his contributions to Persian literature.

  • Janear Hines

    Actress (roberta–julia), died at 30.

  • Osvaldo Ramous
  • Enrique Pérez Comendador

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 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.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

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

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


Holidays on March 02, 1981:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 1981:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 02, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 2nd and March 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 2nd and March 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love A Rainy Night
  2. - 9 To 5
  3. - Woman
  4. - Keep On Loving You youtube
  5. - The Best Of Times

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 02, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 2nd and March 8th. 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. - (Do) The Hucklebuck

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 2nd and March 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 02, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 2nd and March 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  3. - It's A Love Thing
  4. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
  5. - All American Girls

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

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

The Postman Always Rings Twice

The Postman Always Rings Twice

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bob Rafelson

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos, Michael Lerner

Country: United States of America

Three Brothers

Three Brothers

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Francesco Rosi

Starring: Philippe Noiret, Michele Placido, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Andréa Ferréol

Cutter's Way

Cutter's Way

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ivan Passer

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Heard, Lisa Eichhorn, Ann Dusenberry

Amy

Amy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Jenny Agutter, Barry Newman, Kathleen Nolan, Chris Robinson

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Greatest American Hero

The Greatest American Hero

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

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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

You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen

You Can Negotiate Anything

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Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.

Century by Fred Mustard Stewart

Century

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A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

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An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

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Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.

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

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

My First Alphabet

My First Alphabet

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Snafu

Snafu

Platform: Intellivision, Aquarius

Genre: Arcade, snake game

Publisher: Mattel

Zarzon

Zarzon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Space Eggs

Space Eggs

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

Freeway

Freeway

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on March 02, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 02, 1981?

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

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What is special about March 2nd?

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

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

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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 March 1981?

March 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1981 calendar looked like.

Monday March 2, 1981