Wednesday August 19, 1981: on this day

August 19, 1981 was the 231st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 19, 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 August 19, 1981, who was born and died on August 19, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. They All Laughed, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. The Kid Super Power Hour With Shazam!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1981?


August 19, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1981 can also be written as 8/19/1981 in the US and as 19/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 19, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1981:

  • 2 us navy f-14 jet fighters shoot down 2 soviet-built libyan su-22
  • U.s. president ronald reagan appoints sandra day o'connor as a us supreme court justice.
  • Gulf of sidra incident: united states f-14a tomcat fighters intercept and shoot down two libyan sukhoi su-22 fighter jets over the gulf of sidra.

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August 19, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 19, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 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 August 19th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 11:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Who was born on August 19, 1981?


Famous people born on August 19, 1981:

  • Jamorris Bates

    Jamorris Bates is a renowned essayist whose works explore the intersections of race, culture, and social justice.

  • Samayra Nguyen

    Samayra Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings on identity, culture, and social...

  • Kemiah Owens

    Kemiah Owens is an acclaimed performance poet known for her powerful and socially conscious work.

  • Taylor Pyatt

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Nick Kennedy

    English rugby player.

  • Percy Watson

    American wrestler and football player.

  • Kevin Power
  • Ricardo Ribeiro
  • Belén Scalella
  • Davide Serritella
  • Moreno
  • Sabrina Jonnier
  • Márton Szivós
  • Ahmed Al Alwany
  • Nate Burleson
  • Jan Hudec
  • Liu Yin

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 10 days old,

or 2223 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15563 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 August 19, 1981?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1981.

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August 19, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1981:

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Selma Stern

    Selma Stern was a German mathematician known for her work in number theory.

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Adoree Baez

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • James Foley

    American journalist who was kidnapped in Syria and later executed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

  • Leroi Moore

    Renowned saxophonist of the Dave Matthews Band.

  • Emalea Wade

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1981:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1981:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  3. - I Don't Need You
  4. - Slow Hand
  5. - Jessie's Girl youtube

August 19, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 19, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 19, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - Square Biz
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Shake It Up Tonight

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August 19, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They All Laughed

They All Laughed

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter

Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bonerz

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, Susan Clark

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

Body Heat

Body Heat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Warren

Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock

August 19, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!

Release year: 1981

Starring: Maylo McCaslin, Barry Gordon, Dawn Jeffory, Burr Middleton

Country: United States of America

August 19, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

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When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

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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.

Prisoner Without A Name, Cell Without A Number by Jacobo Timerman

Prisoner Without A Name, Cell Without A Number

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The Americas, Ilan Stanvans, Series Editor EUR Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner EUR. Selected by the New York Times as "Books of the Century".

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

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Hebrew translation of the original text

Free Fall In Crimson by John D. MacDonald

Free Fall In Crimson

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Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

August 19, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle of Atlantis

Battle of Atlantis

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Comsoft

Donkey.bas

Donkey.bas

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Racing game

Make Trax

Make Trax

Platform: Arcade (original), Famicom, Neo Geo Pocket Color

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Kural Samno (Japan) Williams (North America) Karateco / Exidy (Europe)

Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker

Platform: Computers: Atari 800, Apple II, Commodore 64, PC Consoles: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze chase

Publisher: On-line Systems, Tigervision (Atari 2600 port)

Castle Wolfenstein

Castle Wolfenstein

Platform: Apple II, DOS, Atari 400/800, Commodore 64

Genre: Stealth, action-adventure, shooter

Publisher: Muse Software

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1981?

On August 19, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1981?

On August 19, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1981?

On August 19, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. 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 August 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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