Wednesday October 14, 1981: on this day

October 14, 1981 was the 287th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 14, 1981, who was born and died on October 14, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. Halloween II, directed by Rick Rosenthal), TV series (e.g. Tenko) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 14, 1981?


October 14, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 287th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 1981 can also be written as 10/14/1981 in the US and as 14/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

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October 14, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 14, 1981:

  • Yank graig nettles is 1st to get 2 hits in same inning of an alsc game
  • Citing official misconduct in the investigation and trial, amnesty international charges the u.s. federal government with holding richard marshall of the american indian movement as a political prisoner.
  • Vice president hosni mubarak is elected as the president of egypt one week after the assassination of the president of egypt, anwar sadat.

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


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 14, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:28 pm and setting at 09:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 14, 1981?


Famous people born on October 14, 1981:

  • Wynnie Prakusya

    Former professional tennis player who achieved success in singles and doubles competitions.

  • Gautam Gambhir

    Indian cricketer.

  • Boof Bonser

    American baseball player.

  • Federica Piovano
  • Carolina Ruiz
  • Jordan Brower
  • Roy Chiu
  • Michail Elgin
  • Ruslan Alechna
  • Carolina Ruiz Castillo
  • John Paul «Boof» Bonser

Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Cliff Richard
    Cliff Richard

    British singer, musician, performer and actor.

  • Lori Petty
    Lori Petty

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Skyler Shaye
    Skyler Shaye

    American actress.

  • Udo Kier
    Udo Kier

    Germany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).

  • Bernie Siegel
    Bernie Siegel

    American surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.

  • Karyn White
    Karyn White

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rowan Blanchard
    Rowan Blanchard

    American actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.

  • Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan

    Steve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 15 days old,

or 2215 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15507 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 14, 1981?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 14, 1981:

  • Ingemar Liljefors

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Kurt Welsch

What famous deaths happened on October 14th?

Famous deaths on October 14th:

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña

    American actress and director (d. 2014.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn

    American actor playing the role of character actor.

  • Raymond Pellegrin
    Raymond Pellegrin

    Raymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.

  • John Clive
    John Clive

    English actor and author (d. 2012).

  • Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante

    Screen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.

  • Isaly Bernstein

    Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...

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


Holidays on October 14, 1981:

  • Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
  • World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
  • RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
  • World Organ Donation Day
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October 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 14, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

October 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 14, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1981 was When She Was My Girl by Four Tops, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When She Was My Girl
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Never Too Much
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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October 14, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 14, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

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 Professional

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

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker

Country: United States of America

October 14, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

October 14, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Glitter Dome by Joseph Wambaugh

The Glitter Dome

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This is the most wild bar in Chinatown. Wing, the proprietor, will steal all your bar change whenever he can.

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

By:

Bread upon the Waters

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

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Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

How To Make Love To A Man by Alexandra Penney

How To Make Love To A Man

By:

QUESTION ANY MAN. If you can convince him, he will likely tell you that he wants to be loved as much as being a wife.

License Renewed by John Gardner

License Renewed

By:

Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!

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

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

Route-16

Route-16

Platform: Arcade, NES, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Centuri

Galactic Saga IV: Tawala's Last Redoubt

Galactic Saga IV: Tawala's Last Redoubt

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund Software

Asylum

Asylum

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, IBM Personal Computer

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Med Systems

Solar Fox

Solar Fox

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: CBS Electronics

GORF

GORF

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Midway

history

Who was the US President on October 14, 1981?

On October 14, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 14, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 14th?

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

  • 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
  • 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),

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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 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.

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