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August 20, 1981 was the 232nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 1981, who was born and died on August 20, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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 20th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1981?
- August 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1981?
- August 20, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1981?
What day of the week was August 20, 1981?
August 20, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1981 can also be written as 8/20/1981 in the US and as 20/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 12:39 pm.
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 20, 1981?
Famous people born on August 20, 1981:
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
- Bernard Mendy
French footballer who plays with ael limassol he is a right back/right-wing-back and is well-known for his fast pace and ability to overlap...
- Michael Rady
American actor.
- Byron Saxton
Byron saxton is a professional wrestler and commentator known for his work in wwe.
- Patxi (Star Academy)
Patxi, also known as patxi garat, is a french singer and musician who gained fame as a contestant on the reality tv show star academy.
- Brett Finch
Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.
- Artur Kotenko
Estonian footballer.
- Craig Ochs
American football player.
- Lauri Illy
Virginia beach, virginia -- rhythmic gymnast (1996 olympics).
- Brittany O'Neill
Cherry ann boone o'neill, a noted american family, is the daughter.
![Ali Liebert]()
Ali Liebert- Pauline Delpech
- Ibrahima Thiam
- Sidney Cristiano dos Santos
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
![Isaac Hayes]()
Isaac HayesAmerican singer, composer and black performer.
August 20, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 5 days old,
or 2227 weeks
or 15589 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 20, 1981?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1981.
August 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1981:
- Michael Devine
Irish republican hunger striker.
- Vladimir Aleksandrovič Fetin
- Teodoro Bronzini
- Sándor Radó
- Fernando Tanucci Nannini
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1981:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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:
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
August 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 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:
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 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:
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
- Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight
August 20, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
They All Laughed
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter
Nobody's Perfekt
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Peter Bonerz
Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, Susan Clark
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
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson
Country: United States of America
Heartbreak High
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Mark Warren
Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock
August 20, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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!
Release year: 1981
Starring: Maylo McCaslin, Barry Gordon, Dawn Jeffory, Burr Middleton
Country: United States of America
August 20, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book
By: Jane Brody
Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.
Noble House
By: James Clavell
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.
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.
The Hite Report On Male Sexuality
By: Shere Hite
"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not
Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life
By: Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard
Hebrew translation of the original text
August 20, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Loco-Motion
Caverns of Mars
Video Life
Solar Fox
K-Razy Shoot-Out
Who was the US President on August 20, 1981?
On August 20, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1981?
On August 20, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1981?
On August 20, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.
