Friday February 20, 1981: on this day

February 20, 1981 was the 51st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 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 February 20, 1981, who was born and died on February 20, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 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 20th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 20, 1981?


February 20, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 51st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1981 can also be written as 2/20/1981 in the US and as 20/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1981:

  • James sanford equals 50 metre indoor world record (5.61 seconds).

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February 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th 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 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 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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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Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 20, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:26 pm and setting at 08:15 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 February 20, 1981?


Famous people born on February 20, 1981:

  • Adrian Lamo
    Adrian Lamo

    American computer hacker.

  • Chris Thile

    American singer-songwriter and mandolinist (nickel creek & punch brothers).

  • Majandra Delfino

    Majandra delfino is an american actress known for her role as maria deluca on the television series roswell.

  • Becky Gulsvig

    American actress known for her roles in Broadway musicals.

  • Adrienne Jenkins

    Adrienne Jenkins was a talented basketball player who excelled on the court.

  • Tony Hibbert

    English footballer.

  • Fred Jackson

    American football player.

  • Franklin Lucena
  • Roberto Meloni
  • Crocefisso Miglietta
  • Agnieszka Nagay
  • Akona Ndungane
  • Odwa Ndungane
  • Nicolas Penneteau
  • Jocko Sims
  • Marestella Sunang
  • Daniele Casadei
  • Giovanni Favia

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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February 20, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 7 days old,

or 2253 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15772 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1981?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1981.

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February 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 20, 1981:

  • Pesach Sternberg

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels on Jewish history and culture.

  • Meshilem Meisels

    Renowned mathematician known for his work in number theory.

  • Nicolas de Gunzburg

    French-american actor and journalist, banker (d. 1981).

  • Jacob B. Bakema
  • Julian West
  • Stanislao Amilcare Battistelli
  • Enzo Magni

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 20th

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February 20, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 20, 1981:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 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:

  1. - 9 To 5
  2. - I Love A Rainy Night
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Woman
  5. - The Tide Is High youtube

February 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 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:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

February 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 20, 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:

  1. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  2. - Don't Stop The Music
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It

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February 20, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 20, 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

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Claude Tramont

Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Diane Ladd, Dennis Quaid

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

Fantasies

Fantasies

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Derek

Starring: Peter Hooten, Bo Derek, Anna Alexiadis, Faidon Georgitsis

Naram Garam

Naram Garam

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal

February 20, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

February 20, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 20, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

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His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

By:

Jason Garrity has been fighting intolerance and injustice all his life. He is a man who strives for power, money and love. He will have financial security and the means to enjoy his new hotel.

Crisis Investing by Douglas R. Casey

Crisis Investing

By:

Crisis Investing

Brain by Robin Cook

Brain

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Both suspected something was amiss in the medical research center they were working at. Both wondered why a young, beautiful woman died during an operation.

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

By:

The Pulitzer Prize Winner

February 20, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 20, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

My First Alphabet

My First Alphabet

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Pyramid of Doom

Pyramid of Doom

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Softporn Adventure

Softporn Adventure

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Omega Race

Omega Race

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Midway

Sky Skipper

Sky Skipper

Platform: Arcade game, Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Nintendo Parker Bros.

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Who was the US President on February 20, 1981?

On February 20, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1981?

On February 20, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1981?

On February 20, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 20th?

February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

Find out more about February 20th

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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 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.

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