Tuesday August 04, 1981: on this day

August 04, 1981 was the 216th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 04, 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 August 04, 1981, who was born and died on August 04, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield), movies (e.g. An American Werewolf in London, directed by John Landis), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1981?


August 04, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1981 can also be written as 8/4/1981 in the US and as 4/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 04, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1981:

  • Columbia mated with srbs and external tank for sts-2 mission
  • Oliver north is assigned to white house duty

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August 04, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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 August 4th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 10:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Who was born on August 04, 1981?


Famous people born on August 04, 1981:

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Abigail Spencer
    Abigail Spencer

    American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Rectify'.

  • Benjamin Boukpeti

    He is a french-togolese professional slalom competitor who started competing professionally in the mid-2000s.

  • Florian Silbereisen

    German entertainer known for hosting various TV shows.

  • Meghan

    Duchess of sussex, american actress and humanitarian, and member of british royal family.

  • Benjamin Lauth

    German footballer.

  • Jana Kolukanova

    Estonian swimmer.

  • Ben Scott

    English cricketer.

  • Frederick Bousquet

    French swimmer.

  • Kira Girard

    Reality star.

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Richard Belzer
    Richard Belzer

    American comedian who became a star in comedy.

  • Greta Gerwig
    Greta Gerwig

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

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August 04, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 25 days old,

or 2225 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15578 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 August 04, 1981?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1981.

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August 04, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1981:

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Ettore Papadia

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

  • Joycelin Shaw

    Acclaimed author of several bestselling novels.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 4th

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August 04, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1981:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jessie's Girl youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  4. - I Don't Need You
  5. - Elvira

August 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 04, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 04, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Double Dutch Bus
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - I'm In Love
  4. - Square Biz
  5. - Endless Love

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August 04, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Landis

Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne

Country: United States of America

Prince of the City

Prince of the City

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett

First Monday in October

First Monday in October

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling

Evilspeak

Evilspeak

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Eric Weston

Starring: Clint Howard, R.G. Armstrong, Joe Cortese, Claude Earl Jones

Honky Tonk Freeway

Honky Tonk Freeway

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: David Rasche, Paul Jabara, Howard Hesseman, Teri Garr

August 04, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Eagle'S Gift by Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle'S Gift

By:

Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

The White Hotel by D.M. Thomas

The White Hotel

By:

It's a dream of inexplicable violence and electrifying eroticism, as a young woman recounts it to her analyst, Sigmund Fréud. It's a disturbing, but not overtly graphic account of the Holocaust.

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 Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel

The Beverly Hills Diet

By:

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.

August 04, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Pyramid of Doom

Pyramid of Doom

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

Triple Action

Triple Action

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, MSX, NEC PC-9801, NES, PC booter, PC Engine, Game Boy Color, Super Famicom

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Sir-Tech Software, Inc.

Qix

Qix

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, Game Boy, Mobile Phone, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC

Genre: Action

Publisher: NA Taito; NA Atari (Home computers); NA Telegames (Lynx); JP Takara (FM-7); WW Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on August 04, 1981?

On August 04, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1981?

On August 04, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1981?

On August 04, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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