Monday January 12, 1981: on this day

January 12, 1981 was the 12th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 12, 1981, who was born and died on January 12, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Foul Play, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1981?


January 12, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 12th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1981 can also be written as 1/12/1981 in the US and as 12/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 12, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1981:

  • Dynasty with joan collins premieres on abc-tv
  • Dynasty, a prime time soap opera inspired by dallas, premieres on abc
  • -35 degrees f (-37 degrees c) in chester, massachusetts (state record).
  • Beulah bondi, chicago, illinois, actress (it's a wonderful life), dies at age 89.

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January 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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 January 12th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 12, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 12, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 11:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Who was born on January 12, 1981?


Famous people born on January 12, 1981:

  • Nikholas Kronwall

    Swedish former ice hockey defenseman who played for the Detroit Red Wings.

  • Luis Ernesto Pérez

    Mexican footballer.

  • Dan Klecko

    American football player.

  • Angus Macdonald

    New zealand all black rugby player.

  • Amerie

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • João Paulo Daniel

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Quentin Griffin

    American football player.

  • Joao Paulo

    Brazilian footballer.

  • João Daniel

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Luis Pérez

    Mexican footballer.

  • Valerie Domínguez
  • Shannon Schambeau
  • Katja Haller
  • Daniel João Paulo
  • Andrij Smal'ko
  • Jonathan Arnott
  • Giōrgos Stefanou

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 6 days old,

or 2257 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15802 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 12, 1981?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1981.

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January 12, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1981:

  • Isobel Elsom

    Actress (unseen jane eyre, illegal), is killed at 87.

  • Marcel Gobillot

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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January 12, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1981:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - Love On The Rocks
  3. - Guilty
  4. - The Tide Is High youtube
  5. - Hungry Heart

January 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - Stop The Cavalry

January 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 12, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Fantastic Voyage
  5. - Keep It Hot

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January 12, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Charles Grodin, Ned Beatty, Henry Gibson

Night School

Night School

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Leonard Mann, Rachel Ward, Drew Snyder, Joseph R. Sicari

Cannibal Ferox

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha

Country: Italy

The Howling

The Howling

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone

Country: United States of America

January 12, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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:

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

January 12, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Come Pour The Wine by Cynthia Freeman

Come Pour The Wine

By:

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman's powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for loveNineteen-year-old Janet

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

By:

Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

By:

low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

By:

Jason Garrity has been fighting intolerance and injustice all his life. He is a man who strives for power, money and love. He will have financial security and the means to enjoy his new hotel.

The Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Clan Of The Cave Bear

By:

This moving novel is full of beauty and power and tells the story of people, relationships and the limits of love. PBS's The Great American ReadThrough Jean M. nominated this novel as one of America’s most loved novels.

January 12, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

My First Alphabet

My First Alphabet

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Galaxian 2

Galaxian 2

Genre: Arcade, Galaxian derivative

Publisher: Entex Industries

Tempest

Tempest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Tube shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Bosconian

Bosconian

Platform: MSX, X68000

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Multi-scrolling shooter Free-roaming shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway Games

Round-Up

Round-Up

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Centuri/Taito

history

Who was the US President on January 12, 1981?

On January 12, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1981?

On January 12, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1981?

On January 12, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. 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 January 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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 January 1981?

January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Monday January 12, 1981