Wednesday January 14, 1981: on this day

January 14, 1981 was the 14th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 14, 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 14, 1981, who was born and died on January 14, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 14, 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 14th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 14, 1981?


January 14, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 14th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1981 can also be written as 1/14/1981 in the US and as 14/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 14, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 14, 1981:

  • Fcc frees stations to air as many commercials an hour as they wish
  • Us federal communications commission frees stations to air as many commercials an hour as they wish.

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January 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th 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 14, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 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 14th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 14, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 12:27 pm and setting at 02:16 am.

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 14, 1981?


Famous people born on January 14, 1981:

  • Trieste Kelly Dunn
    Trieste Kelly Dunn

    Trieste kelly dunn is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series banshee and the film united 93.

  • Pitbull (rapper)

    Pitbull, also known as mr.

  • Adar Poonawalla

    CEO of Serum Institute of India, world's largest vaccine manufacturer.

  • Melina Matsoukas

    Melina Matsoukas is a renowned music video director known for her work with artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna.

  • Hyleas Fountain

    American heptathlete.

  • Concepción Montaner

    Spanish long jumper.

  • Jadranka Đokić

    Croatian actress.

  • Abdelmalek Cherrad

    Algerian football player.

  • Christopher Griffiths

    American hiker and risk-taker who excelled in sports.

  • Rosa Lopez

    Spanish singer.

  • Chiharu Niiyama

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Myriam Baverel
  • Miao Miao
  • Kirill Novikov
  • Garfield Reid
  • Sven Vanthourenhout
  • Naji Shushan

Whose famous birthday is on January 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 14th:

  • Slick Rick
    Slick Rick

    Slick rick, born on january 14, 1965, is a british-american rapper known for his storytelling abilities and influential contributions to...

  • LL Cool J
    LL Cool J

    Ll cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.

  • Grant Gustin
    Grant Gustin

    Grant gustin is a tv actor best known for his role as barry allen/the flash in the tv series the flash.

  • Dave Grohl
    Dave Grohl

    American drummer, who replaced chad channing as drummer for nirvana.

  • Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman

    American actor who appeared in four tv series including "silver spoons", 1984 and "it's your move", 1984.

  • Emily Watson
    Emily Watson

    Actress (breaking the waves boxer).

  • Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor

    Holland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.

  • Angela Lindvall
    Angela Lindvall

    Angela lindvall is a well-known american model who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for top...

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Steven Soderbergh
    Steven Soderbergh

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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January 14, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 14 days old,

or 2254 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15779 days old,

if you were born on January 14, 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 14, 1981?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 14, 1981.

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January 14, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 14, 1981:

  • G. Lloyd Spencer

    American lieutenant and politician (b. 1893).

  • John O'Grady

    Australian writer ("they're a weird mob") (born 1907).

  • Giulio Minoletti
  • George Skibine

What famous deaths happened on January 14th?

Famous deaths on January 14th:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters

    American actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65.

  • Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald

    Renowned singer and actress in Hollywood musicals.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain

    Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.

  • Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes

    American actor.

  • Esther Ralston
    Esther Ralston

    American actress of silent screen fame.

  • Jetta Goudal
    Jetta Goudal

    Jetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart

    American actor (b. 1899).

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January 14, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 14, 1981:

  • Day of St. Basil the Great in Eastern Orthodoxy, January 1 on the Julian Calendar.
  • Feast of Divina Pastora, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
  • Makar Sankranti in India. The event is marked by flying kites. Also Pongal in South India.
  • New Year's Day in Eastern Orthodoxy, see Julian Calendar.
  • Festum Asinorum, medieval burlesque festival celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
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January 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 14, 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 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 14, 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 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 14, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 14, 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 14, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 14, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 14, 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 14, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 14, 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 14, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 14, 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 14, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 14, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

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When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

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Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

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Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

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

January 14, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 14, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Make Trax

Make Trax

Platform: Arcade (original), Famicom, Neo Geo Pocket Color

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Kural Samno (Japan) Williams (North America) Karateco / Exidy (Europe)

Ulysses and the Golden Fleece

Ulysses and the Golden Fleece

Platform: Apple II Atari 8-bit Commodore 64 DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Castle Wolfenstein

Castle Wolfenstein

Platform: Apple II, DOS, Atari 400/800, Commodore 64

Genre: Stealth, action-adventure, shooter

Publisher: Muse Software

Robby Roto

Robby Roto

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bally/Midway

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

history

Who was the US President on January 14, 1981?

On January 14, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 1981?

On January 14, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 14, 1981?

On January 14, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 14th?

January 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: four suicide bombers kill and more than 100 are injured in a car bombing attack in kabul.
  • 2018 - Tunnel warfare by the palestinians in the gaza strip, blockade of the gaza strip. the israel defense forces reported that the tunnel was completely destroyed by hamas beneath the kerem shalom border. before its jets bombed gaza's tunnel opening, israel closed the crossing. the crossing is still closed. (ynetnews),
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi forces seize parts of mosul university, along with several areas along the tigris river, from islamic state militants. (al jazeera),

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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.

Discover how January 1981 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 14, 1981