Tuesday October 06, 1981: on this day

October 06, 1981 was the 279th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 06, 1981, who was born and died on October 06, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. The Professional, directed by Georges Lautner), TV series (e.g. Tenko) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 1981?


October 06, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 279th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1981 can also be written as 10/6/1981 in the US and as 6/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

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October 06, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 1981:

October 06, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th 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.

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October 06, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 12:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Who was born on October 06, 1981?


Famous people born on October 06, 1981:

  • José Luis Perlaza

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Zurab Khizanishvili

    Georgian footballer.

  • Thomas Troelsen
  • Andranik Hakobyan
  • Chiharu Ichō
  • Udomporn Polsak
  • Pedro Neves
  • Takehito Shigehara
  • Fernando Telechea
  • Lutz Altepost
  • Graham Barrett
  • Jenni Benningfield
  • Mikael Dorsin
  • Claudia Álvarez

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 13 days old,

or 2215 weeks

or 15505 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1981?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 06, 1981:

  • Anwar Sadat

    Egyptian lieutenant and politician, 3rd president of egypt, nobel prize laureate (d. 1981).

  • [Mohammed] Anwar al-Sadat

    Assassinated at the age of 62 by president of egypt (1970-1981).

  • Roy Henkel
  • Elemer Kocsis
  • Anouar el-Sadate (أنور السادات)

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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


Holidays on October 06, 1981:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  3. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
  4. - Who's Crying Now
  5. - For Your Eyes Only

October 06, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 06, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1981 was When She Was My Girl by Four Tops, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 06, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When She Was My Girl
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Super Freak (Part I)
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Never Too Much

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October 06, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

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

The Evil Dead

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

Circle of Deceit

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff

Starring: Bruno Ganz, Hanna Schygulla, Jean Carmet, Jerzy Skolimowski

Nightmare

Nightmare

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Romano Scavolini

Starring: Baird Stafford, Sharon Smith, C.J. Cooke, Mik Cribben

October 06, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:

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

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

October 06, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

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Bread upon the Waters

You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen

You Can Negotiate Anything

By:

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.

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

By:

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 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

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

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Hebrew translation of the original text

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

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

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Warp & Warp

Warp & Warp

Platform: Arcade, MSX, PV-1000, Family Computer

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; JP Casio; NA Rock-Ola

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, MSX2, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Sharp X1, Apple IIGS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Apple II California Pacific Computer Co. Origin Systems Atari 8-bit Sierra On-line Commodore 64 Origin Systems DOS Origin Systems Electronic Arts MSX2 Pony Canyon FM Towns Fujitsu Apple IIGS Vitesse I

Sky Skipper

Sky Skipper

Platform: Arcade game, Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Nintendo Parker Bros.

Defender

Defender

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Game Boy Advance (in Defender (2002)) PlayStation 2 (in Midway Arcade Treasures PlayStation Portable (in Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

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Who was the US President on October 06, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 6th?

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

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 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.

Discover how October 1981 calendar looked like.

Tuesday October 6, 1981