Saturday May 09, 1981: on this day

May 09, 1981 was the 129th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 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 May 09, 1981, who was born and died on May 09, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton), movies (e.g. Escape from New York, directed by John Carpenter), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 9th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1981?


May 09, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 129th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1981 can also be written as 5/9/1981 in the US and as 9/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1981:

  • Kazimiroff blvd in bronx named for a bronx historian

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May 09, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 09, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 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 May 9th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 09, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 09, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:57 am and setting at 01:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Who was born on May 09, 1981?


Famous people born on May 09, 1981:

  • Emilie Minatchy (Star Academy)

    Emilie minatchy is a french singer and reality tv personality known for her participation in the french version of star academy.

  • Stephen Amell

    Stephen amell is a canadian actor best known for his role as oliver queen/green arrow in the tv series arrow.

  • Baron Chen

    Known for his work in software development and open-source projects.

  • Bill Murphy

    American baseball player.

  • Evangelos Tsiolis

    Greek footballer.

  • You Yokoyama

    Japanese actor and singer.

  • Florine de Leymarie
  • Oliver Zaugg
  • Matthias Zollner
  • Kazuyuki Morisaki
  • Oleg Kuz'min
  • Denis Pušilin
  • Johnny Herrera
  • Ganbat Bat-Yalalt
  • Kōji Morisaki
  • Daniel Cruz
  • Ondřej Hudeček

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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May 09, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 14 days old,

or 2241 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15690 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 09, 1981?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 09, 1981.

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May 09, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1981:

  • Nelson Algren

    American novelist known for his works depicting the lives of the marginalized.

  • Margaret Lindsay
  • Vivian Gibson
  • Jacques Blanchet

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 9th

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May 09, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1981:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1981:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
  2. - Just The Two Of Us
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube

May 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand And Deliver
  2. - Stars On 45
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Making Your Mind Up

May 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1981 was Sukiyaki by A Taste Of Honey, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 09, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sukiyaki
  2. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - How 'bout Us
  5. - Being With You

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May 09, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Escape from New York

Escape from New York

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence

Country: United States of America

Outland

Outland

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Starring: Sean Connery, Frances Sternhagen, Peter Boyle, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Light Years Away

Light Years Away

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Alain Tanner

Starring: Trevor Howard, Mick Ford, Bernice Stegers, Henri Virlojeux

Laawaris

Laawaris

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Prakash Mehra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Rakhee Gulzar, Amjad Khan

Attack Force Z

Attack Force Z

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tim Burstall

Starring: John Phillip Law, Mel Gibson, Sam Neill, Chris Haywood

May 09, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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:

Okres na severu

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

May 09, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

The Company Of Women by Mary Gordon

The Company Of Women

By:

"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.

Reflex by Dick Francis

Reflex

By:

Philip Nore, a long-time jockey, suspects that the fatal accident at the racetrack was murder. He also reveals some dark secrets about corruption, blackmail and murder.

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

May 09, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 09, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Sneakers

Sneakers

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

Spacechase

Spacechase

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Apollo

Oo-Topos

Oo-Topos

Platform: Apple II (original) Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Polarware

Cosmic Avenger

Cosmic Avenger

Platform: Arcade (original) ColecoVision

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: Universal

history

Who was the US President on May 09, 1981?

On May 09, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1981?

On May 09, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1981?

On May 09, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of May. 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 May 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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 May 1981?

May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1981 calendar looked like.

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