Wednesday May 13, 1981: on this day

May 13, 1981 was the 133rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 13, 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 13, 1981, who was born and died on May 13, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Possession, directed by Andrzej Zulawski), 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 13th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 13, 1981?


May 13, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1981 can also be written as 5/13/1981 in the US and as 13/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 13, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1981:

  • Dinamo tbilisi wins 21st europe cup ii.
  • Pope john paul ii is shot and seriously wounded while passing through saint peter's square in rome, in an open car. four shots are fired by mehmet ali agca, two striking the pope, the other two wounding american ann odre and jamaican rose hill.
  • Mehmet ali ağca attempts to assassinate pope john paul ii in st. peter's square in rome. the pope is rushed to the agostino gemelli university polyclinic to undergo emergency surgery and survives.

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May 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 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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May 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:02 pm and setting at 03:53 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 13, 1981?


Famous people born on May 13, 1981:

  • Sunny Leone
    Sunny Leone

    Canadian american actress, model, and pornstar.

  • Florent Mothe

    French singer, musician and songwriter.

  • Nicolas Jeanjean

    French rugby player.

  • James Yun

    American actor and wrestler.

  • Shaun Phillips

    American football player.

  • Luciana Berger

    English politician.

  • Michael Mantenuto

    American actor (d. 2017).

  • First Miracle at Fatima (1917)

    First miracle at fatima is unknown.

  • Ryan Piers Williams

    American actor and film director.

  • Rebecka Liljeberg

    Swedish actress.

  • Rami Malek

    Actor.

  • Jimmy Wang Yang

    American professional wrestler.

  • Jérémy Crocquevieille

    French horse racing jockey in steeplechase races.

  • Kristian Ranta
  • Carl Krauser
  • Rima Margevičiūtė
  • David López García
  • Ángel Gómez

Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:

  • Robert Pattinson
    Robert Pattinson

    An actor, model, musician, and producer from england.

  • Debby Ryan
    Debby Ryan

    Debby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.

  • Bea Arthur
    Bea Arthur

    Bea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.

  • Stephen Colbert
    Stephen Colbert

    American political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.

  • Dennis Rodman
    Dennis Rodman

    American basketball player, an american athlete.

  • Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel

    American actor and producer.

  • Ritchie Valens
    Ritchie Valens

    After renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.

  • Iwan Rheon
    Iwan Rheon

    Welsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.

  • Joe Louis
    Joe Louis

    American heavyweight boxer.

  • Senta Berger
    Senta Berger

    Vienna, austria -- actress (cast a giant shadow).

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May 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 16 days old,

or 2237 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15661 days old,

if you were born on May 13, 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 13, 1981?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 13, 1981.

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May 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 1981:

  • Effie Perine

    Effie Perine was an American actress who appeared in silent films during the early 20th century.

  • Greenlee Sam

    African-American playwright and screenwriter, best known for his play 'The House of Connelly'.

  • Carl Weinrich

    Composer dies at 76.

  • Ján Földeš
  • Gustaf Dyrssen
  • Nathan Abshire

What famous deaths happened on May 13th?

Famous deaths on May 13th:

  • Gary Cooper
    Gary Cooper

    American actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.

  • Doris Day
    Doris Day

    American singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Leatrice Joy
    Leatrice Joy

    Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

  • Dan Blocker
    Dan Blocker

    Texas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).

  • Wealthy Astor

    Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.

  • Kathleen Kennedy

    Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.

  • Amais Mabini

    Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.

  • Malik Ambar

    Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.

  • Rehman

    Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.

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May 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 13, 1981:

  • Our Lady of Fatima
  • Rotuma Day in Fiji.
  • World Fair Trade Day (2006).
  • Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
  • Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).

Saints celebrated on May 13, 1981:

  • Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
  • Saint John the Silent
  • Saint Gerald of Villamagna
  • Saint Robert Bellarmine
  • Saint Servatus
  • Saint Rolanda
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May 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 13, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. 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 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 13, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  5. - When Love Calls

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May 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 13, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Possession

Possession

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent

Country: United States of America

Polyester

Polyester

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson

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

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

May 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 13, 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 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 13, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Tar Baby

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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.

Wealth And Poverty by George Gilder

Wealth And Poverty

By:

The New York Times bestseller Wealth and Poverty, by George F. Gilder, is hailed "the guide to capitalism" and is one of the most recognizable economic books ever written.

Century by Fred Mustard Stewart

Century

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A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

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The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

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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.

May 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 13, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Strategy X

Strategy X

Platform: Arcade; Atari 2600

Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker

Platform: Computers: Atari 800, Apple II, Commodore 64, PC Consoles: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze chase

Publisher: On-line Systems, Tigervision (Atari 2600 port)

Space Fury

Space Fury

Platform: Arcade (original) ColecoVision

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Gremlin Industries

Black Hole

Black Hole

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Tokyo Denshi Sekkei

Quest 1

Quest 1

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 800

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: SoftSide

history

Who was the US President on May 13, 1981?

On May 13, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1981?

On May 13, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 13, 1981?

On May 13, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 13th?

May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.

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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.

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