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August 09, 1981 was the 221st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 09, 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 09, 1981, who was born and died on August 09, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 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 9th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1981?
- August 09, 1981: What happened on that day?
- August 09, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1981?
- August 09, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 09, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 09, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on August 09, 1981?
What day of the week was August 09, 1981?
August 09, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 221st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1981 can also be written as 8/9/1981 in the US and as 9/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 09, 1981:
- 52nd all star baseball game: nl wins 5-4 at municipal stadium, cleveland
- 63rd pga championship: larry nelson shoots a 273 at atlanta, georgia
- All star mvp: gary carter
- Hollis stacy wins lpga west virginia bank golf classic
- Nl beats al 5-4 in 52nd all star game
- The original model 5150 ibm pc (with a 4.77nbspmhz intel 8088 processor) is released in the united states at a base price of $1,565.
- Kiribati, papua new guinea, nauru, salomon islands and tuvalu recognize the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
- Gulf of sidra incident (1981): libyan leader muammar al-gaddafi sends two sukhoi su-22 fighter jets to intercept two u.s. fighters over the gulf of sidra. the american jets destroy the libyan fighters.
August 09, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 09, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:18 pm and setting at 01:25 am.
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 09, 1981?
Famous people born on August 09, 1981:
- Jarvis Hayes
Jarvis Hayes is a former professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.
- Trey Rucker
Trey Rucker is a former American football player who played as a defensive back in the NFL from 2004 to 2008.
- Li Jiawei
Singaporean table tennis player.
- Meagan Good
Actress.
- Roger Federer
Athlete.
- Roland Linz
- Brice Martinet
- Andréanne Morin
- Katsuyuki Nakasuga
- Mathieu Raynal
- Davide Ferrario
- Asim Škaljić
- Juli
- Azar Karadas
- Ahmed Fellah
- Mariazel Olle Casals
- Julián Cerdá Vicente
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
![Mahesh Babu]()
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
![Gillian Anderson]()
Gillian AndersonAmerican actress.
![Whitney Houston]()
Whitney HoustonAmerican pop diva, with three octaves of range.
![Melanie Griffith]()
Melanie GriffithAmerican actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
![Anna Kendrick]()
Anna KendrickAnna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
![Audrey Tautou]()
Audrey TautouFrench actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
![Sam Elliott]()
Sam ElliottSam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
![Bill Skarsgård]()
Bill SkarsgårdBill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
![Adelaide Kane]()
Adelaide KaneTv actress.
![Nikki Ziering]()
Nikki ZieringAmerican actress and model.
August 09, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 16 days old,
or 2228 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15600 days old,
if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1981?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1981.
August 09, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1981:
- Max Hoffman
Austrian-born businessman and car importer (d. 1981).
- Stane Derganc
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Frank Gifford]()
Frank GiffordAmerican sportscaster.
![Al Freeman]()
Al FreemanJr.
![Anton Walbrook]()
Anton WalbrookActor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
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August 09, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1981:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1981:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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:
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira
August 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 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:
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 09, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 09, 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:
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Evelyn King - I'm In Love
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
August 09, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 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
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
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett
First Monday in October
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling
Evilspeak
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Eric Weston
Starring: Clint Howard, R.G. Armstrong, Joe Cortese, Claude Earl Jones
Honky Tonk Freeway
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: David Rasche, Paul Jabara, Howard Hesseman, Teri Garr
August 09, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 09, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Hite Report On Male Sexuality
By: Shere Hite
"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
God Emperor Of Dune
By: Frank Herbert
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
The Glitter Dome
By: Joseph Wambaugh
This is the most wild bar in Chinatown. Wing, the proprietor, will steal all your bar change whenever he can.
The Clowns Of God
By: Morris West
What would happen if the Roman Curia members discovered that Pope Francis was about to declare publicly that he had received a secret revelation about the future of the world?
August 09, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 09, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Battle of Atlantis
Astro Fantasia
Make Trax
Skeet Shoot
GORF
Who was the US President on August 09, 1981?
On August 09, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1981?
On August 09, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 09, 1981?
On August 09, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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.
