Saturday May 16, 1981: on this day

May 16, 1981 was the 136th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 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 May 16, 1981, who was born and died on May 16, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Possession, directed by Andrzej Zulawski), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 16, 1981?


May 16, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1981 can also be written as 5/16/1981 in the US and as 16/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1981: What happened on that day?


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May 16, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:55 pm and setting at 05:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Who was born on May 16, 1981?


Famous people born on May 16, 1981:

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Joseph Morgan (actor)

    Joseph morgan is a british actor known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the originals.

  • Ricardo Costa

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Taavi Rahn

    Estonian footballer.

  • Jim Sturgess

    English actor.

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Actress.

  • Zara Phillips

    Royalty.

  • Jessica Ponzo

    Miss new jersey teen usa (1996).

  • Ricardo Costa (Portuguese footballer)
  • Marcus Tubbs
  • Thiago Kosloski
  • Sergej Novickij
  • Marius Niculae
  • Yazid Kaïssi
  • Pak Yong-chol
  • Laine Selwyn
  • Rafael Tesser

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

  • Jim Sturgess
    Jim Sturgess

    English actor and singer-songwriter.

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


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 3 days old,

or 2235 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15648 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1981?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 16, 1981:

  • Ernie Freeman

    American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1922).

  • Willy Hartner

    German physicist, historian, and academic (d. 1981).

  • Ljudmila Sergeevna Glazova

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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


Holidays on May 16, 1981:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1981:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1981:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Just The Two Of Us
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand And Deliver
  2. - Stars On 45
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  5. - When Love Calls

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

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

Possession

Possession

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent

Country: United States of America

Polyester

Polyester

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson

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

Escape from New York

Escape from New York

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence

Country: United States of America

Outland

Outland

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Starring: Sean Connery, Frances Sternhagen, Peter Boyle, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Okres na severu

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

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

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

The Eagle'S Gift by Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle'S Gift

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Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His

The Company Of Women by Mary Gordon

The Company Of Women

By:

"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

By:

James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

Brain by Robin Cook

Brain

By:

Both suspected something was amiss in the medical research center they were working at. Both wondered why a young, beautiful woman died during an operation.

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.

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

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

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Space Hawk

Space Hawk

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

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

Freeway

Freeway

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on May 16, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1981?

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

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What is special about May 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

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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 May 1981?

May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1981 calendar looked like.

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