Discover our newspaper digital archive from October 03, 1981
Browse newspapers from October 03, 1981
Saturday October 03, 1981: on this day
October 03, 1981 was the 276th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 03, 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 October 03, 1981, who was born and died on October 03, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 03, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. The Evil Dead, directed by Sam Raimi), TV series (e.g. Vice Versa) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 3rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 03, 1981?
- October 03, 1981: What happened on that day?
- October 03, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 03, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 03, 1981?
- October 03, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 03, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- October 03, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- October 03, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 03, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 03, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 03, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 03, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on October 03, 1981?
What day of the week was October 03, 1981?
October 03, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 276th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 03, 1981 can also be written as 10/3/1981 in the US and as 3/10/1981 in UK and Europe.
October 03, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 03, 1981:
- Brewers (since 1970) and expos (1969) clinch their 1st-ever postseason
- Mike weaver beats quick tillis in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
- Irish nationalist at maze prison near belfast ends seven-month hunger strike.
- The hunger strike by provisional irish republican army and irish national liberation army prisoners at the maze prison in northern ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths.
- The hunger strike at the maze prison in northern ireland ends after seven months and ten deaths.
October 03, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
Discover the personality of October born.
Unlock the Mysteries of October 03, 1981! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
October 03, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 3rd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for October 03, 1981
October 03, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 03, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 October 03, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:54 am and setting at 10:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on October 03, 1981
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on October 03, 1981?
Famous people born on October 03, 1981:
- Zlatan Ibrahimović
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker and is known for his acrobatic style of play and powerful...
- Rebecah Minkoff
Rebecah Minkoff is an American fashion designer known for her contemporary and innovative designs.
- Amanda Walsh
Canadian actress.
- Andreas Isaksson
Swedish footballer.
- Giselle Itié
Giselle itié is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas and films.
- Seth Gabel
Seth gabel is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'fringe' and 'arrow'.
- Leila Slimani
Leila Slimani is a French-Moroccan author known for her novel 'The Perfect Nanny' which won the Prix Goncourt in 2016.
- Ronald Rauhe
German kayaker.
- Jonna Lee
Swedish singer and musician.
- Danny Coid
English footballer.
- Matt Sparrow
English footballer.
- German reunification (1990)
- Dzjanis Saščėka
- Christopher Walker
- Yuhao Zhan
Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Lena Headey]()
Lena HeadeyLena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Chubby Checker]()
Chubby CheckerChubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottBud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.
![Shannyn Sossamon]()
Shannyn SossamonAmerican actress, dancer, and musician.
![Clémence Poésy]()
Clémence PoésyFrench actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.
![Neve Campbell]()
Neve CampbellNeve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.
![Ruggero Raimondi]()
Ruggero RaimondiRuggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.
![Gore Vidal]()
Gore VidalAmerican playwright, critic and novelist.
![Carmen Russo]()
Carmen RussoGenoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).
October 03, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 6 months old,
or 510 months and 16 days old,
or 2219 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15539 days old,
if you were born on October 03, 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 October 03, 1981?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 03, 1981.
October 03, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 03, 1981:
- Anna Hedvig Büll
Estonian-german missionary (b. 1887).
- Walter Mehring
Writer dies at 85.
- Shinji Sogō
- Mario Vetrone
- Fratelli Zacchini
- Tadeusz Kotarbiński
What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?
Famous deaths on October 3rd:
![Janet Leigh]()
Janet LeighAmerican actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.
![Roddy McDowall]()
Roddy McDowallBritish child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
![Ronnie Barker]()
Ronnie BarkerBritish comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.
![Bruce Paltrow]()
Bruce PaltrowAmerican film and television producer (born 1943).
![Zachary Scott]()
Zachary ScottAmerican actor (b. 1914).
![Charles Collingwood]()
Charles CollingwoodAt 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.
- Macil Guthrie
Macil Guthrie was a Canadian folk singer and guitarist who played a significant role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
- Dub Taylor
Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.
- Sayward Bowen
Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.
- Jarl Kulle
Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 3rd
October 03, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 03, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 03, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 03, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 03, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
- Stevie Nicks - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
- Journey - Who's Crying Now
- Ronnie Milsap - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me
October 03, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 03, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 03, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
- Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Ottawan - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
- Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Souvenir
October 03, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 03, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 03, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
- Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
- Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
- Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
October 03, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 03, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Evil Dead
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker
Country: United States of America
Circle of Deceit
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff
Starring: Bruno Ganz, Hanna Schygulla, Jean Carmet, Jerzy Skolimowski
Nightmare
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Romano Scavolini
Starring: Baird Stafford, Sharon Smith, C.J. Cooke, Mik Cribben
Strange Behavior
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Michael Laughlin
Starring: Michael Murphy, Louise Fletcher, Dan Shor, Fiona Lewis
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
October 03, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 03, 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:
Vice Versa
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Brian Gilbert
Willo the Wisp
Release year: 1981
Au bon beurre
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Edouard Molinaro
Treasure Hunt
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Postman Pat
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Mike Disa
October 03, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 03, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Clowns Of God
By: Morris West
What would happen if the Roman Curia members discovered that Pope Francis was about to declare publicly that he had received a secret revelation about the future of the world?
The Beverly Hills Diet
By: Judy Mazel
NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.
Gorky Park
By: Martin Cruz Smith
"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces
How To Make Love To A Man
By: Alexandra Penney
QUESTION ANY MAN. If you can convince him, he will likely tell you that he wants to be loved as much as being a wife.
October 03, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 03, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Battle of Atlantis
005
Tempest
Bosconian
Video Hustler
Who was the US President on October 03, 1981?
On October 03, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1981?
On October 03, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 03, 1981?
On October 03, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 3rd?
October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of October. 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 October 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
- 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.
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
Do you remember 1981? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for October 1981?
October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
