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Saturday October 10, 1981: on this day
October 10, 1981 was the 283rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 10, 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 10, 1981, who was born and died on October 10, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 10, 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 10th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 10, 1981?
- October 10, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 10, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 10, 1981?
- October 10, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 10, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- October 10, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 10, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- October 10, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 10, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 10, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 10, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 10, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on October 10, 1981?
What day of the week was October 10, 1981?
October 10, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 10, 1981 can also be written as 10/10/1981 in the US and as 10/10/1981 in UK and Europe.
October 10, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th 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 10, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 10th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 10, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 10, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:13 pm and setting at 04:30 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 10, 1981?
Famous people born on October 10, 1981:
- Una Healy
Known for her successful fashion business.
- Una Foden
Irish singer-songwriter/dancer (the saturdays).
- Gavin Shuker
An english politician and lawyer.
- Emily Bustamante
Reality star.
- Michael Oliver
American actor.
- Zachery Ty Bryan
Actor.
- Crystal Klein
- Francis Carmont
- Beth Rowley
- Nicole Barnhart
- Anwar Ferguson
- Lorenza Ghinelli
- Riga Mustapha
- Daisuke Nasu
- Willis Ochieng
- Fernando Agostinho da Costa
- Jimmy Dixon
Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:
![Donald Sinden]()
Donald SindenDonald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...
![Chiaki Kuriyama]()
Chiaki KuriyamaChiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..
![Charles Dance]()
Charles DanceEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Harold Pinter]()
Harold PinterBritish playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
![Peter Coyote]()
Peter CoyoteAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Ludmilla Tchérina]()
Ludmilla TchérinaFrench actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).
![Martin Kemp]()
Martin KempBritish actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.
![Anita Mui]()
Anita MuiHong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
![Aimee Teegarden]()
Aimee TeegardenAmerican actress and producer.
![Helen Hayes]()
Helen HayesAmerican actress, who started on stage at age five.
October 10, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 6 months old,
or 510 months and 15 days old,
or 2219 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15538 days old,
if you were born on October 10, 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 10, 1981?
There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 10, 1981.
October 10, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 10, 1981:
- Rolando Marianelli
- Joan Filbá
- Nico Rosso
What famous deaths happened on October 10th?
Famous deaths on October 10th:
![Christopher Reeve]()
Christopher ReeveAmerican actor, stage, film, and tv.
![Yul Brynner]()
Yul BrynnerRussian-american actor.
![Joan Sutherland]()
Joan SutherlandAn australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Alex Karras]()
Alex KarrasAmerican football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).
![Teresa Graves]()
Teresa GravesAmerican singer and actress (born 1948).
![Solomon Burke]()
Solomon BurkeAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2010).
![Eddie Cantor]()
Eddie CantorAmerican comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.
![Édith Piaf]()
Édith PiafFrench singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 10th
October 10, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 10, 1981:
- World Mental Health Day [WHO]
October 10, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 10, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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 10, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 10, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book
By: Jane Brody
Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.
The Eagle'S Gift
By: Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His
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.
October 10, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 10, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ice Hockey
Tempest
Round-Up
SwordThrust
GORF
Who was the US President on October 10, 1981?
On October 10, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1981?
On October 10, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 10, 1981?
On October 10, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 10th?
October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:
- 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
- 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.
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.
