Tuesday March 17, 1981: on this day

March 17, 1981 was the 76th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1981, who was born and died on March 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon), movies (e.g. Christiane F., directed by Uli Edel), TV series (e.g. Baila Comigo) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 17, 1981?


March 17, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 76th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1981 can also be written as 3/17/1981 in the US and as 17/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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March 17, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1981:

  • Fc lisse, dutch soccer team, forms.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on March 17, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 05:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Who was born on March 17, 1981?


Famous people born on March 17, 1981:

  • Nuno Borges

    Astrophysicist known for his work on black holes and dark matter.

  • Kyle Korver

    American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 17 seasons, known for his exceptional three-point shooting ability.

  • Merrisa Barry

    Renowned soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • McLaren

    Co-founder of McLaren Technology Group and McLaren Automotive.

  • Kirk Korver

    American professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 15 seasons, and is the brother of Kyle Korver.

  • Ioan Chirila

    Physicist specializing in quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.

  • Nicky Jam

    Reggaeton artist known for hits like 'El Perdón'.

  • Servet Çetin

    Turkish footballer.

  • Aaron Baddeley

    American-australian golfer.

  • Curtis Granderson

    Athlete.

  • Danny Brown

    Musician.

  • Eva Fislová

    Slovak tennis player.

  • Thorsten Stuckmann

    German footballer.

  • Richard Riszdorfer
  • Alberto Pomini
  • Mariusz Pawełek
  • Carlos Milhazes
  • Arzu

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 17th

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


You are 43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 7 days old,

or 2249 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15744 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1981?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1981:

  • Paul Dean

    Canadian guitarist (loverboy & streetheart).

  • Antonio Santin
  • Dorothy Dwan

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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

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


Holidays on March 17, 1981:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1981:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 16th and March 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1981 was Keep On Loving You by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Keep On Loving You youtube
  2. - Woman
  3. - The Best Of Times
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Crying

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jealous Guy
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Kids In America
  4. - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
  5. - Shaddup You Face

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 16th and March 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 16th and March 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  3. - It's A Love Thing
  4. - All American Girls
  5. - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

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

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

Christiane F.

Christiane F.

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Uli Edel

Starring: Natja Brunckhorst, Eberhard Auriga, Peggy Bussieck, Lothar Chamski

Country: United States of America

Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hugh Hudson

Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers

Country: United States of America

The Four Seasons

The Four Seasons

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Alan Alda

Starring: Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou, Sandy Dennis

The Monster Club

The Monster Club

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Roy Ward Baker

Starring: Vincent Price, John Carradine, Anthony Steel, Roger Sloman

The Black Cat

The Black Cat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Patrick Magee, Mimsy Farmer, David Warbeck, Al Cliver

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Nurse

Nurse

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

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

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

Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

By:

Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.

Paper Money by Adam Smith

Paper Money

By:

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The Last Mafioso by Ovid Demaris

The Last Mafioso

By:

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Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

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

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

Galaxian 2

Galaxian 2

Genre: Arcade, Galaxian derivative

Publisher: Entex Industries

Space Fury

Space Fury

Platform: Arcade (original) ColecoVision

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Gremlin Industries

Super Cobra

Super Cobra

Platform: Arcade, Adventure Vision, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Colecovision, Intellivision, MSX, Sord M5

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP/EU Konami; NA Stern; NA Entex; NA Parker Brothers

Laser Blast

Laser Blast

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Activision

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, MSX, NEC PC-9801, NES, PC booter, PC Engine, Game Boy Color, Super Famicom

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Sir-Tech Software, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on March 17, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1981?

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

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What is special about March 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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 March 1981?

March 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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