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Wednesday December 16, 1981: on this day
December 16, 1981 was the 350th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1981, who was born and died on December 16, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Umrao Jaan, directed by Muzaffar Ali), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1981?
- December 16, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1981?
- December 16, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 16, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 16, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1981?
What day of the week was December 16, 1981?
December 16, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 350th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1981 can also be written as 12/16/1981 in the US and as 16/12/1981 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 16, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 16, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 12:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.
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Who was born on December 16, 1981?
Famous people born on December 16, 1981:
![Krysten Ritter]()
Krysten RitterAmerican actress, musician, and model.
![Brendan Fletcher]()
Brendan FletcherActor.
- Reanna Solomon
Nauruan weightlifter (d. 2022).
- Gareth Williams
Scottish footballer.
- Michelle Dockery
Actress.
- Anna Sedokova
Ukrainian singer.
- Emily Levey
American stage actress.
- Imran Nazir
Pakistani cricketer.
- Cynthia Brown
- Ihor Červyns'kyj
- Hassan Ali
- Cedrick Banks
- Kearran Giovanni
- Joshua Rose
- Nick van der Velden
- Chu Miu
- Reinaldo Marcus Green
- Brandin Knight
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
![Theo James]()
Theo JamesTheo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
![Maruschka Detmers]()
Maruschka DetmersActress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
![Liv Ullmann]()
Liv UllmannBorn in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
![Benjamin Bratt]()
Benjamin BrattAmerican actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
![Flo Rida]()
Flo RidaAmerican rapper.
![Christopher Biggins]()
Christopher BigginsEnglish actor and tv presenter.
![Miranda Otto]()
Miranda OttoAn australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
![Xander Berkeley]()
Xander BerkeleyXander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
![Jon Tenney]()
Jon TenneyAmerican actor and director.
![Sam Robards]()
Sam RobardsAmerican actor.
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December 16, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 4 months old,
or 508 months and 4 days old,
or 2209 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15466 days old,
if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1981?
There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1981.
December 16, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1981:
- Rafael Carrasco Garrorena
- Joseph Murphy
- Manuel Sanchís Guarner
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Lee Van Cleef]()
Lee Van CleefLee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Nicol Williamson]()
Nicol WilliamsonNicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
![Keely Smith]()
Keely SmithAmerican singer and actress (b. 1928).
![John Spencer]()
John SpencerEnglish rugby player and coach.
![Aileen Pringle]()
Aileen PringleActress (age consent, convicted night parade).
![Moses Gunn]()
Moses GunnAmerican actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1981:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 16, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Physical
- Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
- Commodores - Oh No
- Rod Stewart - Young Turks
December 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 16, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Human League - Don't You Want Me
- Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home
- Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
- Abba - One Of Us
- Diana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
December 16, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 16, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
- Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
- George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
- Prince - Controversy
- Commodores - Oh No
December 16, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Umrao Jaan
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Muzaffar Ali
Starring: Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
Release year: 1981
Directed by: George Miller
Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps
Country: United States of America
Modern Problems
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ken Shapiro
Starring: Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place
Quest for Fire
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong
Country: United States of America
December 16, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:
Darkroom
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Britt Napier
The Last Song
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson
Tenko
Release year: 1981
Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton
Country: Australia
That's My Boy
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sean Anders
Jockei Monika
Release year: 1981
December 16, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 16, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Masquerade
By: Kit Williams
Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.
The Soul Of A New Machine
By: Tracy Kidder
Computers have evolved since 1981 when Tracy Kidder recorded the comedy, drama, and excitement that one company tried to bring to market a microcomputer.
Pathfinders
By: Gail Sheehy
Through personal case studies, analysis, and examples, this article examines creative, original, and extensive ways to successfully overcome adult life's crises by drawing upon one's inner resources
The Third Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
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
December 16, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 16, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Venture
Arena of Octos
Robby Roto
Skeet Shoot
Qix
Who was the US President on December 16, 1981?
On December 16, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1981?
On December 16, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1981?
On December 16, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
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 December 1981?
December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
