Wednesday September 16, 1981: on this day

September 16, 1981 was the 259th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 16, 1981, who was born and died on September 16, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. The Woman Next Door, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Vice Versa) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 16, 1981?


September 16, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 259th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1981 can also be written as 9/16/1981 in the US and as 16/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

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September 16, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1981:

  • 1st broadcast of miami vice on nbc-tv

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 16th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:56 pm and setting at 10:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Who was born on September 16, 1981?


Famous people born on September 16, 1981:

  • Bingbing Fan
    Bingbing Fan

    Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.

  • Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel

    American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.

  • Ben Schwartz
    Ben Schwartz

    Ben schwartz is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like parks and recreation and house of lies, as well as for...

  • Ladelle McMillan

    Former WNBA player known for her skills on the court.

  • Joshua Tetrick

    Joshua Tetrick is an American entrepreneur and businessman, known for founding and serving as the CEO of JUST, a food technology company...

  • Sugar Lyn Beard

    Sugar Lyn Beard is a Canadian entrepreneur and actress who is the founder of the online beauty and wellness brand Sugar Lyn.

  • Fan Bingbing

    Chinese actress and entrepreneur known for her successful business ventures.

  • LaVerne Jones-Ferrette

    Virgin islander sprinter.

  • Francesco Tristano Schlimé
  • Rodrigo Sorogoyen
  • Jendrek Stanek
  • Sandra Sánchez
  • Chazz Witherspoon
  • Daniel Martín Alexandre
  • Simona Mușat
  • Admir Raščić
  • Lee Jin-wook

Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Marc Anthony
    Marc Anthony

    Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Nick Jonas
    Nick Jonas

    American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).

  • Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler

    Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.

  • David Copperfield
    David Copperfield

    American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...

  • Kyla Pratt
    Kyla Pratt

    Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.

  • Richard Marx
    Richard Marx

    Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.

  • Beverly Aadland
    Beverly Aadland

    American news reporter as the 15 year-old mistress 31-year older errol flynn, who was on board his yacht in vancouver harbor when he died...

  • Rossy de Palma
    Rossy de Palma

    Model and actress in spanish-french.

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


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 9 days old,

or 2223 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15562 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 16, 1981?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on September 16th?

Famous deaths on September 16th:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Jane Powell
    Jane Powell

    American actress and singer.

  • Sheb Wooley
    Sheb Wooley

    American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).

  • Jaicob Grimm

    Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...

  • Gabreal Fahrenheit

    Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.

  • Adelma Lutz

    Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.

  • Kenay Kuroda

    Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.

  • Dempsy Levy

    Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.

  • Syvilla Fort

    Renowned dancer and choreographer.

  • Samanthan Smith

    Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.

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

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


Holidays on September 16, 1981:

  • Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
  • Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
  • In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
  • Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)

Observances on September 16, 1981:

  • International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  • International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
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September 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 16, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Queen Of Hearts
  3. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
  4. - Urgent
  5. - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tainted Love
  2. - Prince Charming
  3. - Japanese Boy
  4. - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
  5. - Souvenir

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Super Freak (Part I)
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

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

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

The Woman Next Door

The Woman Next Door

Release year: 1981

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin, Michèle Baumgartner

Zoot Suit

Zoot Suit

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Luis Valdez

Starring: Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly

Memoirs of a Survivor

Memoirs of a Survivor

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Gladwell

Starring: Julie Christie, Christopher Guard, Leonie Mellinger, Debbie Hutchings

The Hot Touch

The Hot Touch

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Wayne Rogers, Marie-France Pisier, Lloyd Bochner, Samantha Eggar

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

Au bon beurre

Au bon beurre

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Edouard Molinaro

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Postman Pat

Postman Pat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mike Disa

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

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

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

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The triumphant finale to the legendary series

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.

Night Probe! by Clive Cussler

Night Probe!

By:

Heidi Milligan is a brilliant, American naval commander who accidentally finds a reference to the secret, long-buried North American Treaty. This was a landmark-breaking, precedent-setting pact between the United States and Canada.

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

By:

Hebrew translation of the original text

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

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When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

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

The most popular videogames on September 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

President Elect

President Elect

Platform: Apple II series, Atari ST series, Commodore 64, and DOS

Genre: Political simulation game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

My First Alphabet

My First Alphabet

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Mystery Fun House

Mystery Fun House

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Atari 400, Atari 800, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on September 16, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 16, 1981?

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

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What is special about September 16th?

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

  • 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
  • 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
  • 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.

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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 September 1981?

September 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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