Thursday August 06, 1981: on this day

August 06, 1981 was the 218th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1981, who was born and died on August 06, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1981?


August 06, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1981 can also be written as 8/6/1981 in the US and as 6/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

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August 06, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1981:

  • Crowned miss national teen-ager
  • Nasa launches fltsatcom-5, it fails.

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August 06, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 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 6th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

43%

The moon phase on August 06, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 11:48 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 06, 1981?


Famous people born on August 06, 1981:

  • Leslie Odom Jr.

    Leslie Odom Jr.

  • Travis McCoy

    Travis mccoy is a musician known as the lead vocalist of the band gym class heroes.

  • Lucie Décosse

    Judoka from france she is the number one in the middle weight category, -70kg.

  • Vitantonio Liuzzi

    Italian race car driver.

  • Diána Póth

    Hungarian figure skater.

  • Carl Crawford

    Athlete.

  • Sachin Bansal

    Businessman.

  • Jesse Williams

    Actor.

  • Kou Shibasaki

    Actress.

  • Juan Pablo Galavis

    Athlete.

  • Abdul Kader Keïta
  • Dănuţ Dumbravă
  • Pema Chophel
  • Gavin Christie
  • David Doblas
  • Andrea Gasbarroni
  • Fabrice Mercury

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 13 days old,

or 2228 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15597 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1981?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1981.

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August 06, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1981:

  • Arnaldo Lucentini
  • José Suárez
  • Mario Abbate
  • Mario Untersteiner
  • Corradino D'Ascanio

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

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August 06, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1981:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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 06, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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 06, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert

God Emperor Of Dune

By:

Dune is alive and well after hundreds of years. Leto, the son and savior of Dune, is alive, but far from human. This is the fate of all humanity

Free Fall In Crimson by John D. MacDonald

Free Fall In Crimson

By:

Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

By:

"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

August 06, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mario

Mario

Platform: Arcade, Game & Watch, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Platform, puzzle, racing, RPG, party, sports, edutainment adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

Crossfire

Crossfire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, VIC-20, IBM PCjr

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

GORF

GORF

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Midway

K-Razy Shoot-Out

K-Razy Shoot-Out

Platform: Atari 8-bit (original) Atari 5200

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: K-Byte CBS Software

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1981?

On August 06, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1981?

On August 06, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1981?

On August 06, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib 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 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.

Discover how August 1981 calendar looked like.

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