Saturday August 15, 1981: on this day
August 15, 1981 was the 227th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 15, 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 15, 1981, who was born and died on August 15, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1981?
- August 15, 1981: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1981?
- August 15, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1981?
What day of the week was August 15, 1981?
August 15, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1981 can also be written as 8/15/1981 in the US and as 15/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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August 15, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:10 pm and setting at 06:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.
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Who was born on August 15, 1981?
Famous people born on August 15, 1981:
- Siddhanth Karnick
Siddhanth Karnick is an Indian actor known for his work in television and film.
- Vikash Mohan
Indian actor who primarily works in Bollywood films.
- Saurav Shukla
Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.
- Brendan Hansen
Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for his breaststroke prowess.
- Zackari Cunningham
Zackari Cunningham is an American politician who has served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2017.
- Braxton Sutter
Professional wrestler known for his time in Impact Wrestling.
- Óliver Pérez
American baseball player.
- Ray William Johnson
Actor.
- Song Ji-hyo
Tv actress.
- Lee Sang-yoon
- Jorge Caballero
- Mara Darmousli
- Fúlvio Chiantia de Assis
- Im Dong-hyun
- Oh Jin-hyek
- Silvan Zurbriggen
- Lisa McInerney
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
- Jennifer Lawrence
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
- Ben Affleck
American actor.
- Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- Anthony Anderson
Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Stieg Larsson
Swedish journalist and writer.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 9 days old,
or 2227 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15593 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1981?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1981.
August 15, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1981:
- Jørgen Løvset
Norwegian gynaecologist and academic (b. 1896).
- Carol Ryrie Brink
American author (b. 1895).
- John H. Reese
- Roberto Mazzetti
- Alfred Hamilton Barr Jr.
- Augusto Galli
- Carlo Gero di Urach
- Mattia Cerruti
- Carlo Buscaglia
- Alfredo Marchionneschi
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
- Jan Kiepura
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- August Schellenberg
Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.
- Paul Lukas
Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
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August 15, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1981:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 15, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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:
August 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 15, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 15, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 15, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 15, 1981?
On August 15, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1981?
On August 15, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1981?
On August 15, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.