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August 12, 1981 was the 224th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1981, who was born and died on August 12, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Body Heat, directed by Lawrence Kasdan), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1981?
- August 12, 1981: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1981?
- August 12, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1981?
What day of the week was August 12, 1981?
August 12, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1981 can also be written as 8/12/1981 in the US and as 12/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1981:
- Ibm introduces pc and pc-dos version 1.0
- At the waldorf-astoria hotel in new york city, and in boca raton, florida, ibm announces the ibm personal computer, model 5150. the pc features a 4.77 mhz intel 8088 cpu, 16 kb ram (expandable to 256 kb), 40 kb rom, one 5.25-inch floppy drive (160 kb capacity), for us$1565. a fully loaded version with color graphics costs us$6000.
- The ibm personal computer is released.
August 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:00 pm and setting at 03:46 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 12, 1981?
Famous people born on August 12, 1981:
- Jennifer Hyman
Co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, a fashion rental service.
- Koki Uchiyama
Koki Uchiyama is a Japanese entrepreneur and the founder of the online fashion retailer Zozotown.
- Camy Bayer
Camy Bayer is a former American swimmer who specialized in the butterfly and individual medley events.
- Ngan Van Nguyen
Vietnamese swimmer who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.
- Kimra Underwood
Kimra Underwood is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'The Walking Dead' and 'Stranger Things'.
- Djibril Cissé
French soccer player, who plays as a striker at sc bastia in ligue 1 he was a member of the france national team in 2002aeur"2011.
- Carrson Krenzel
Carrson Krenzel is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL).
- Iyari Limon
Iyari Limon is a former Mexican soccer player who played as a defender.
- Janus Hallik
Janus Hallik is an Estonian swimmer who has represented his country in international competitions.
- Alicya Eyo
Alicya Eyo is a former English professional footballer who played as a defender.
- Kinga Dunay
Hungarian actress known for her roles in television series and films.
- Smriti Kiran
Indian actress who primarily works in Kannada and Telugu films.
- Steve Talley
American actor.
- Adie Horowitz-Green
Adie Horowitz-Green is an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.
- Keevan Veal
Keevan Veal was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.
- Trichelle Chestnut
Trichelle Chestnut is an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.
- Eleisha Feaster
Eleisha Feaster is an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.
- Alicya Uhl
Alicya Uhl is a German actress known for her roles in television series and films.
- Cimone Barksdale
Cimone Barksdale is an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.
- Tony Capaldi
Norwegian-northern irish footballer.
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 7 days old,
or 2227 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15591 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1981?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1981.
August 12, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1981:
- Shirley Grey
- Angelo Moratti
- Oscar Miró Quesada
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1981:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira
August 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. 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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1981 was I'm In Love by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Evelyn King - I'm In Love
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight
August 12, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Body Heat
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson
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
Heartbreak High
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Mark Warren
Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock
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
August 12, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 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
Trade Wind
By: M.M. Kaye
Boston bluestocking Hero Athena Hollis, a Boston bluestocking, travels to Zanzibar in order to visit her uncle, an American consul. She arrives full of self-righteousness, but bent on doing good deeds.
Tar Baby
By: Toni Morrison
Tar Baby, Toni Morrison's reimagining of love is ravishingly beautiful and emotionally explosive. Jadine is a black fashion model who has a white patron and white boyfriend.
The Cardinal Sins
By: Andrew M. Greeley
When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.
August 12, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Astro Fantasia
Raster Blaster
Snafu
Mystery Fun House
Triple Action
Who was the US President on August 12, 1981?
On August 12, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1981?
On August 12, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1981?
On August 12, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.
