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February 18, 1981 was the 49th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 18, 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 February 18, 1981, who was born and died on February 18, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton), movies (e.g. The Aviator's Wife, directed by Éric Rohmer), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 18th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 18, 1981?
- February 18, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 18, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 18, 1981?
- February 18, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 18, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- February 18, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 18, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- February 18, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 18, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 18, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 18, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 18, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on February 18, 1981?
What day of the week was February 18, 1981?
February 18, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 49th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 18, 1981 can also be written as 2/18/1981 in the US and as 18/2/1981 in UK and Europe.
February 18, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 18, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 18, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 18, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 07:15 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.
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Who was born on February 18, 1981?
Famous people born on February 18, 1981:
- Alex Ríos
American baseball player.
- Millianna Petrov
Millianna Petrov is a Bulgarian politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly since 2017.
- Larry Sweeney
American wrestler and manager (b. 1981).
- Andrei Kirilenko
Russian basketball player.
- Ivan Sproule
Irish footballer.
- Kim Jaewon
South korean actor.
- Peng Bo
- Arturo David Ramírez
- Alje Schut
- Matteo Burgsthaler
- Kamasi Washington
- Vladislav Babičev
- Joshua Cinnamo
- Christian De Lorenzi
- Youssef El Akchaoui
- Raffaele Gragnaniello
Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:
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Cybill ShepherdAmerican actress.
![John Travolta]()
John TravoltaAmerican actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.
![Cressida Bonas]()
Cressida BonasCressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.
![John Hughes]()
John HughesJohn hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...
![Matt Dillon]()
Matt DillonAmerican actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".
![Molly Ringwald]()
Molly RingwaldAmerican singer and actress.
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Jack Palance]()
Jack PalanceJack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.
![Milos Forman]()
Milos FormanCzech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).
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February 18, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 2 months old,
or 518 months and 9 days old,
or 2253 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15774 days old,
if you were born on February 18, 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 February 18, 1981?
There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 18, 1981.
February 18, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 18, 1981:
- Jack Northrop
American engineer and businessman, founded the northrop corporation (b. 1895).
- Vincenzo Rabito
- John Knudsen Northrop
What famous deaths happened on February 18th?
Famous deaths on February 18th:
![Gale Robbins]()
Gale RobbinsChicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).
![Andy Devine]()
Andy DevineAmerican actor and singer (d. 1977).
![Maggie McNamara]()
Maggie McNamaraActress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.
- Dantonio Michelangelo
Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...
- Mikle Angelo
Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.
- Galileah Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...
- Jaicion Wong
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Smaran Das
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Taimur Lang
Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.
- Maycol Angelo
Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.
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February 18, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 18, 1981:
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
February 18, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 18, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 18, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
- Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- John Lennon - Woman
- Blondie - The Tide Is High
February 18, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 18, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ultravox - Vienna
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
- John Lennon - Woman
- Rainbow - I Surrender
- Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
February 18, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1981 was Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) by The Gap Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 18, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 18, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
February 18, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 18, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Aviator's Wife
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière
All Night Long
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Jean-Claude Tramont
Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Diane Ladd, Dennis Quaid
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Fantasies
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Derek
Starring: Peter Hooten, Bo Derek, Anna Alexiadis, Faidon Georgitsis
Naram Garam
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal
February 18, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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:
Hill Street Blues
Release year: 1981
Written by: Steven Bochco, Michael Kozoll
Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Country: United States of America
Number 96
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Andrew Davis
February 18, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 18, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Covenant
By: James A. Michener
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.
Come Pour The Wine
By: Cynthia Freeman
New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman's powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for loveNineteen-year-old Janet
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
The Key To Rebecca
By: Ken Follett
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
February 18, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 18, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Protector
Quest for the Rings
Video Hustler
Super Cobra
Snafu
Who was the US President on February 18, 1981?
On February 18, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1981?
On February 18, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 1981?
On February 18, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 18th?
February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of February. 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 February 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
- 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
- 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.
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 February 1981?
February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
