Thursday January 08, 1981: on this day
January 08, 1981 was the 8th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 08, 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 January 08, 1981, who was born and died on January 08, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. The Howling, directed by Joe Dante), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1981?
- January 08, 1981: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1981?
- January 08, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1981?
What day of the week was January 08, 1981?
January 08, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1981 can also be written as 1/8/1981 in the US and as 8/1/1981 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1981:
- Pirates of penzance opens at uris theater in new york city, new york for 772 performances.
- Disneyland welcomes its 200-millionth guest, gert schelvis.
- India all out 63 in one-day international versus australia.
- Stack's sells brasher doubloon of yale university for $650,000.
- A local farmer reports a ufo sighting in trans-en-provence, france, claimed to be "perhaps the most completely and carefully documented sighting of all time".
January 08, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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January 08, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 08:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.
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Who was born on January 08, 1981?
Famous people born on January 08, 1981:
- Elky Broen
Elky Broen is a professional poker player from Norway who has won numerous high-profile tournaments and is considered one of the best...
- Savio Bortolini
Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
- Genevieve Cortese
Genevieve cortese is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as supernatural and wildfire.
- Ashwin Gupta
Investigative journalist recognized for his fearless reporting on political scandals.
- Jeff Francis
Canadian baseball player.
- Ioannis Kokkodis
Greek swimmer.
- Genevieve Padalecki
Tv actress.
- Virgil Spier
Dutch hurdler and sprinter.
- Carmen Schafer
Swiss curler.
- Trent Waterhouse
Australian rugby player.
- Xie Xingfang
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
- Elvis Presley
American pop singer.
- David Bowie
British actor and rock star with exotic looks.
- Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
- Stephen Hawking
British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
- Géraldine Pailhas
French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
- Graham Chapman
An english actor and writer.
- José Ferrer
Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
- Yvette Mimieux
American actress, stage, and tv actress.
- Michelle Forbes
Actress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 3 months old,
or 519 months and 18 days old,
or 2259 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15814 days old,
if you were born on January 08, 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 January 08, 1981?
There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1981.
January 08, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1981:
- Matthew ''Stymie'' Beard
American actor (born 1925).
- Woody Chamblis
Actor (mr lathrop–gunsmoke), passes away at 66.
- Matthew Beard
American actor and singer (d.81).
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
- John Gregson
Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
- Yvonne De Carlo
Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
- Edd Byrnes
Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
- Gale Page
Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
- Pat Buttram
American actor and comedian (b. 1915).
- Robert Baden-Powell
British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
- Zbigniew Cybulski
Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
- Lois Wilson
Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1981:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Lennon - Imagine
- Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
- John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
January 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.
January 08, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Aretha Franklin - United Together
- Cameo - Keep It Hot
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
January 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:
January 08, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 08, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 08, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 08, 1981?
On January 08, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1981?
On January 08, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1981?
On January 08, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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 January 1981?
January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.