Saturday January 17, 1981: on this day
January 17, 1981 was the 17th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is January 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 January 17, 1981, who was born and died on January 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Foul Play, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1981?
- January 17, 1981: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1981?
- January 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1981?
What day of the week was January 17, 1981?
January 17, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1981 can also be written as 1/17/1981 in the US and as 17/1/1981 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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January 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 02:37 pm and setting at 05:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.
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Who was born on January 17, 1981?
Famous people born on January 17, 1981:
- Jilliam Mele
American journalist known for her work on Fox News and CNN.
- Ray J
Ray j is an american singer and rapper known for his hit single 'one wish' and for his appearances on reality tv shows.
- Owen Hatherley
British journalist and author specializing in architecture and politics.
- Scott Mechlowicz
Scott mechlowicz is an american actor known for his role in the movie eurotrip.
- Warren Feeney
Northern irish manager and footballer.
- Thierry Ascione
- Amy Lemons
- Christophe Riblon
- Harding Nana
- Stefan Petzner
- Christian Puggioni
- Scott Wells
- Tarnee White
- Zou Jie
- Daniel Diges
- Paolo Bianchessi
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
- Michelle Obama
Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
- James Earl Jones
James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
- Jim Carrey
Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
- Eartha Kitt
Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
- Françoise Hardy
French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
- Shabba Ranks
Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Zooey Deschanel
American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Betty White
American actress.
- Sylvie Testud
French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 2 months old,
or 518 months and 11 days old,
or 2253 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15776 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1981?
There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1981.
January 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1981:
- Loukas Panourgias
Greek footballer and lawyer (b. 1899).
- Eugenio Gatto
- Charles de Tolnay
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
- Virginia Mayo
An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Richard Crenna
American actor.
- Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
- Barbara Britton
Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
- Derek Fowlds
British actor (b.1937).
- Suchitra Sen
Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
- Faten Hamama
Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
- Oreatha Hudson
Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
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January 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1981:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
January 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- John Lennon - Imagine
- Adam & The Ants - Antmusic
- John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
January 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Aretha Franklin - United Together
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- Cameo - Keep It Hot
January 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 17, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 17, 1981?
On January 17, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1981?
On January 17, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1981?
On January 17, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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 January 1981?
January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.