Saturday October 17, 1981: on this day

October 17, 1981 was the 290th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1981, who was born and died on October 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. Halloween II, directed by Rick Rosenthal), TV series (e.g. Tenko) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 17, 1981?


October 17, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 290th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1981 can also be written as 10/17/1981 in the US and as 17/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 17th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 12:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 17, 1981?


Famous people born on October 17, 1981:

  • Holy Holm

    Former UFC women's bantamweight champion and professional boxer.

  • Caterina Scorsone

    Caterina scorsone is a canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and private practice.

  • Brea Grant

    Brea grant is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as heroes and friday night lights.

  • Kurumi Enomoto

    Japanese singer-songwriter.

  • Tsubasa Imai

    Japanese singer, actor, and dancer.

  • Ben Rothwell

    American mixed-martial artist.

  • Horacio Cervantes

    Mexican footballer.

  • Henry Torrès

    French lawyer and politician.

  • Anya Ayoung-Chee

    Fashion designer.

  • James Hornec

    French criminal and murder victim, a member the 'hornec gang'.

  • Ingrid Portaele

    French victim of rape, homicide, and muriel sanchez, on 10/19/1991, at 4:00 pm, elne (france).

  • Benjamin Bove
  • Liam Garrigan
  • Cameron Esposito
  • Tyson Clabo
  • Steven Gray

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 12 days old,

or 2214 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15504 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1981?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1981:

  • Lina Tsaldari

    Greek politician (b. 1887).

  • Albert Cohen

    Greek-swiss civil servant and author (b. 1895).

  • Kannadasan Indian author

    Poet, and songwriter (b. 1927).

  • David Guion

    Composer dies at 88.

  • Lajos Juhász

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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

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


Holidays on October 17, 1981:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1981 was When She Was My Girl by Four Tops, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When She Was My Girl
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Never Too Much
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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

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

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

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

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

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

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

The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling

The Cinderella Complex

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This article discusses the psychological need of many women for someone to take care of them and for women to learn how to get out of this dependency.

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

Goodbye, Janette by Harold Robbins

Goodbye, Janette

By:

In the male-dominated worlds of high fashion amid the destruction of war, a dynasty is built of women. A daughter pays tribute to her mother by becoming a fierce businesswoman who will not be beaten.

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.

Night Probe! by Clive Cussler

Night Probe!

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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.

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

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

005

005

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Stealth game Maze game

Publisher: Sega

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Arena of Octos

Arena of Octos

Platform: Apple II, TRS-80

Genre: Combat

Publisher: SoftSide

Black Hole

Black Hole

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Tokyo Denshi Sekkei

Jungler

Jungler

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1981 calendar looked like.

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