Thursday December 17, 1981: on this day

December 17, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1981 can also be written as 12/17/1981 in the US and as 17/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

Here's what happened on December 17, 1981:

• Members of red brigades kidnap brigadier general james l dozier
• The senegambia confederation is founded.
• American brigadier general james l. dozier is abducted by the red brigades in verona, italy.

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 17, 1981! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 12:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1981

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Famous people born on December 17, 1981:

• Olly Mann

  British broadcaster, podcaster, and journalist.

• Johnny Mercer

  British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament for Plymouth Moor View.

• Tim Wiese

  German footballer.

• Jerry Hsu

  American skateboarder and photographer.

• Emma Laaksonen

  Ice hockey defenseman (finland, olympics - 1998).

• Rena Takeshita

  Japanese actress and model.

• Krysten Ritter

  Actress.

• Marina Toscano Aggio
• Chantal Ughi
• Ali Bilgin
• Tremmell Darden
• Martino Decorato
• Francis Pérez Malia
• Miek van Geenhuizen
• Juan Sabia
• Ed Yong
• Emma Terho
• Paolo Bernardini
• Byron Bubb

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

• Milla Jovovich

  She is a ukrainian actress and model.

• John Abraham

  Indian actor and producer.

• Sarah Paulson

  American actress on stage, film, and television.

• Giovanni Ribisi

  American actor and producer.

• Katheryn Winnick

  Tv actress.

• Bill Pullman

  Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

• Mike Mills

  American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

• Laurie Holden

  American-canadian producer and actress.

• Eugene Levy

  Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

• André Claveau

  French actor and singer (d. 2003).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 17th

You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 2 days old,

or 2209 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15464 days old,

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 17, 1981?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on December 17, 1981:

• Antiochos Evangelatos

  Greek composer and conductor (b. 1903).

• Henry Forsberg
• Edwin Erich Dwinger
• Mehmet Shehu

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

• Jennifer Jones

  American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

• Dana Andrews

  American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

• Thomas Mitchell

  American actor (b. 1892).

• Janet Margolin

  American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

• Kelvin Klein

  Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

• Kiala Nzinga

  Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

• Dniya Bouazizi

  Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

• Leonidus Kogan

  Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

• Marguerite Yourcenar

  Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

• Luay al-Atassi

  Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 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:

1. Olivia Newton-John - Physical
2. Foreigner - Waiting For A Girl Like You
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
4. Commodores - Oh No
5. Rod Stewart - Young Turks

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 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 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 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:

1. The Human League - Don't You Want Me
2. Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home
3. Julio Iglesias - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
4. Abba - One Of Us
5. Diana Ross - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 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:

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
2. Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
3. George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
4. Prince - Controversy
5. Commodores - Oh No