Monday February 16, 1981: on this day

February 16, 1981 was the 47th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 16, 1981, who was born and died on February 16, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton), movies (e.g. The Aviator's Wife, directed by Éric Rohmer), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1981?


February 16, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 47th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1981 can also be written as 2/16/1981 in the US and as 16/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 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 February 16th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 16, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Who was born on February 16, 1981?


Famous people born on February 16, 1981:

  • Ineta Radevica

    Latvian long jumper who competed in the Olympics.

  • Jay Howard

    English race car driver.

  • Jerry Owens

    American baseball player.

  • Qyntel Woods

    American basketball player.

  • Susanna Kallur

    Swedish sprint hurdler.

  • Lupe Fiasco

    American hip-hop artist.

  • Sergio Mitre
  • Matías Urbano
  • Narongchai Vachiraban
  • Olivier Deschacht
  • Vincenza Labriola
  • Jean-Sébastien Legros
  • Giovanni Nicchi
  • Edik' Sajaia
  • Jaroslav Šedivec

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 12 days old,

or 2249 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15746 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 16, 1981?

There are 325 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 16, 1981.

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February 16, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1981:

  • Alvina Krause

    Alvina Krause was a renowned American actress known for her contributions to theater.

  • Tomaso Buzzi
  • Herman Wirth

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Chien-Shiung Wu

    Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1981:

  • Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1981:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 16, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 9 To 5
  2. - I Love A Rainy Night
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Woman
  5. - The Tide Is High youtube

February 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 16, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

February 16, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1981 was Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) by The Gap Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 16, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  2. - Don't Stop The Music
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It

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February 16, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Aviator's Wife

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Claude Tramont

Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Diane Ladd, Dennis Quaid

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

Fantasies

Fantasies

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Derek

Starring: Peter Hooten, Bo Derek, Anna Alexiadis, Faidon Georgitsis

Naram Garam

Naram Garam

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal

February 16, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

February 16, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

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SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

By:

low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

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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.

Manchu by Robert Elegant

Manchu

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The novel takes the reader back in time to the savagery, the passion, the opulence, and the great adventure of the final days of a dying monarchy.

February 16, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 16, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Platform: TI-99/4A

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Texas Instruments

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Oo-Topos

Oo-Topos

Platform: Apple II (original) Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Polarware

Zarzon

Zarzon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Robby Roto

Robby Roto

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bally/Midway

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Who was the US President on February 16, 1981?

On February 16, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1981?

On February 16, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1981?

On February 16, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

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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 February 1981?

February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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