Friday April 17, 1981: on this day

April 17, 1981 was the 107th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1981, who was born and died on April 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Hard Country, directed by David Greene), TV series (e.g. Belle And Sebastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1981?


April 17, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 107th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1981 can also be written as 4/17/1981 in the US and as 17/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

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April 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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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April 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 05:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Who was born on April 17, 1981?


Famous people born on April 17, 1981:

  • Jennylee Meadows

    Olympic medalist in track and field events.

  • Tanee McCall

    Actress known for her role in 'Burlesque'.

  • Chris Thompson

    American screenwriter and producer (b. 1952).

  • Susie Amy

    Susie amy is a british actress known for her role as chardonnay lane-pascoe in the tv series footballers' wives.

  • Zhang Yaokun

    Chinese football player.

  • Hanna Pakarinen

    Finnish singer-songwriter.

  • Ryan Raburn

    American baseball player.

  • Lea T

    Brazilian-italian model.

  • Myuran Sukumaran

    English-australian drug dealer (d. 2015).

  • Wayne Lydon

    American baseball player.

  • Sandra Fluke
  • Jury Žaŭnoŭ
  • Diego Baldoin
  • Luca Denicolà
  • Charlie Hofheimer
  • Michael Mifsud
  • Markéta Mokrošová
  • Kazuhiro Mori

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 2 days old,

or 2239 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15677 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1981?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1981.

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April 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1981:

  • Bruno Cirino
  • Hanns Kilian
  • Beto Gianola

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate known for his magical realism style.

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Ellakate Jones

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

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April 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1981:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1981:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

April 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss On My List
  2. - Rapture youtube
  3. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
  4. - Just The Two Of Us
  5. - Woman

April 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

April 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Making Your Mind Up
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Lately
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

April 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
  5. - How 'bout Us

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April 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hard Country

Hard Country

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Greene

Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks, Gailard Sartain

Bloody Birthday

Bloody Birthday

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ed Hunt

Starring: Lori Lethin, Melinda Cordell, Julie Brown, Joe Penny

The Nesting

The Nesting

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Armand Weston

Starring: Robin Groves, Christopher Loomis, Michael David Lally, John Carradine

Graduation Day

Graduation Day

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Herb Freed

Starring: Christopher George, Patch Mackenzie, E. Danny Murphy, E.J. Peaker

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

April 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

April 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Best Evidence by David S. Lifton

Best Evidence

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Another view of the story. Good read

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

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.

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

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You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

April 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

New Rally-X

New Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Mobile phone, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Tempest

Tempest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Tube shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

VIC Avenger

VIC Avenger

Platform: Commodore 64, VIC-20

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Commodore International

Black Hole

Black Hole

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Tokyo Denshi Sekkei

Stargate

Stargate

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, DOS, NES

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

history

Who was the US President on April 17, 1981?

On April 17, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1981?

On April 17, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1981?

On April 17, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 1981?

April 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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