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October 08, 1981 was the 281st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 08, 1981, who was born and died on October 08, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 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 8th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1981?
- October 08, 1981: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1981?
- October 08, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1981?
What day of the week was October 08, 1981?
October 08, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1981 can also be written as 10/8/1981 in the US and as 8/10/1981 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1981:
- 1st broadcast of cagney & lacey on abc-tv
- Us president ronald reagan greets predecessors jimmy carter, gerald r ford, and richard nixon before sending them to egypt for anwar sadat's funeral.
- Usac appeals panel restores disputed indy 500 victory to al unser.
October 08, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 02:16 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 08, 1981?
Famous people born on October 08, 1981:
- Jessicamarie Mendoza
Jessicamarie Mendoza is a Filipina-American sports journalist and television personality.
- Juliana Guillermo
The daughter and third child from princess christina of the netherlands, jorge guillermo, and their husband, dutch royalty.
- Kalil Wilson
American football cornerback who played for the Seattle Seahawks.
- Raffi Torres
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Vladimir Kisenkov
Russian footballer.
- Ruby
Egyptian singer and actress.
- Ryuji Sainei
Japanese actor.
- Princess Juliana
Edenia antonia from the netherlands.
- Anja Boche
- Tim Draxl
- Matteo Morandi
- Jorge Valdés Aller
- Davide Zoboli
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
October 08, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 6 months old,
or 510 months and 11 days old,
or 2219 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15534 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1981?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1981.
October 08, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1981:
- Armando Bó (67)
- Armando Bó
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th
October 08, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1981:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1981:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 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 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 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:
- 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
- Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only
October 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 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 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 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:
- Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin - It's My Party
- The Tweets - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
- Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
- Altered Images - Happy Birthday
- Godley & Creme - Under Your Thumb
October 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 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 08, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 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:
- Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
- Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
- Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
October 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
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
October 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Tenko
Release year: 1981
Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton
Country: Australia
That's My Boy
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sean Anders
Jockei Monika
Release year: 1981
Vice Versa
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Brian Gilbert
Willo the Wisp
Release year: 1981
October 08, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Cujo
By: Stephen King
Cujo, Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller for his rabid fans, "hits the Jugular" (New York Times), with the story about a friendly Saint Bernard who is bitten by an ill bat.
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
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 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.
The Cinderella Complex
By: Colette Dowling
This article discusses the psychological need of many women for someone to take care of them and for women to learn how to get out of this dependency.
October 08, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Saga IV: Tawala's Last Redoubt
Eliminator
Crazy Kong
Stampede
Stone Sling (Europe) Smithereens! (US)
Who was the US President on October 08, 1981?
On October 08, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1981?
On October 08, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1981?
On October 08, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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.
