Friday November 20, 1981: on this day

November 20, 1981 was the 324th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is November 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 November 20, 1981, who was born and died on November 20, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 20, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. On Golden Pond, directed by Mark Rydell), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 20th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 20, 1981?


November 20, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 324th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1981 can also be written as 11/20/1981 in the US and as 20/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

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November 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 20, 1981:

  • Burundia adopts its constitution
  • El salvador guerrilla group fmln opens limited offensive
  • Ringo releases stop & smell roses album
  • Anatoly karpov, ussr, retains world chess championship.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 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 November 20th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on November 20, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:47 am and setting at 02:31 pm.

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

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Who was born on November 20, 1981?


Famous people born on November 20, 1981:

  • Kimberley Walsh

    Kimberley walsh is a british pop singer known for being a member of the girl group girls aloud.

  • Marquet Fontaine

    Marquet Fontaine is a French journalist and war correspondent.

  • Atalya Stern

    Israeli politician and member of the Knesset representing the Yisrael Beiteinu party.

  • Carlos Boozer

    American basketball player.

  • Alexine Rousseau

    Alexine Rousseau is a French politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly of France since 2017.

  • Orsolya Tóth

    Orsolya tóth is a hungarian actress known for her roles in several popular hungarian films and tv shows.

  • Jakell Sinclair

    Jakell Sinclair is a Canadian playwright known for her socially conscious and thought-provoking plays.

  • İbrahim Toraman

    Turkish footballer.

  • Yuko Kavaguti

    Japanese ice skater.

  • Ye Li

    Chinese basketball player.

  • Andrea Riseborough

    English actress.

  • Sam Fuld

    American baseball player.

  • Jilen Siroky

    200m breaststroke (1996 olympics).

  • Jean-Pierre Mifsud Triganza
  • Ronnie Romero
  • Espen Hoff
  • Jim Goodwin

Whose famous birthday is on November 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 20th:

  • Bo Derek
    Bo Derek

    American actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".

  • Sean Young
    Sean Young

    American actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977.

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

  • Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel

    American producer and actress.

  • Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons

    American actress and award-winning actress.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Nadine Velazquez
    Nadine Velazquez

    American model and actress.

  • Dan Byrd
    Dan Byrd

    American actor.

  • Tusshar Kapoor
    Tusshar Kapoor

    Indian bollywood actor and producer.

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months

or 2213 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15492 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 20, 1981?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 20, 1981:

  • Yamato Ichihashi

    Japanese poet celebrated for his profound verses.

  • Alfredo De Laurentiis

What famous deaths happened on November 20th?

Famous deaths on November 20th:

  • Keith Michell
    Keith Michell

    Adelaide, south australia -- actor (6 wives of henry viii).

  • Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari

    Roanoke (virginia) -- actress (connie detective wife earthbound).

  • Queen Alexandra
    Queen Alexandra

    The united kingdom (born 1844).

  • Antion Tolstoy

    Antion Tolstoy was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time, known for his works 'War and Peace' and...

  • Braxson Tolstoy

    Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes...

  • Brezlyn Tolstoy

    Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which...

  • Eisen Tolstoy

    Eisen Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Odesser Tolstoy

    Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Adriella Tolstoy

    Adriella Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

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


Holidays on November 20, 1981:

  • Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
  • Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
  • United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
  • Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
  • UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
  • Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)

Observances on November 20, 1981:

  • Africa Industrialization Day
  • World Children's Day
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November 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Private Eyes youtube
  3. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  4. - Start Me Up
  5. - Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under Pressure
  2. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  3. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Joan Of Arc

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1981 was Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

November 20, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  2. - Let's Groove
  3. - Controversy
  4. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  5. - Never Too Much

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

The most popular movies on November 20, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon

Country: United States of America

Reds

Reds

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Warren Beatty

Starring: Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosinski

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

Venom

Venom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Piers Haggard

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles

Frankenstein Island

Frankenstein Island

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jerry Warren

Starring: Robert Clarke, Steve Brodie, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Christopher

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

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

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

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

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

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The triumphant finale to the legendary series

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.

The Soul Of A New Machine by Tracy Kidder

The Soul Of A New Machine

By:

Computers have evolved since 1981 when Tracy Kidder recorded the comedy, drama, and excitement that one company tried to bring to market a microcomputer.

A Flag For Sunrise by Robert Stone

A Flag For Sunrise

By:

A dramatic, emotional and philosophical novel about Americans who are drawn to a small country in Central America that is on the verge of revolution.

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

By:

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

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

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

Space Hawk

Space Hawk

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel

Borderline

Borderline

Platform: Arcade, SG-1000

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter, Maze, Tactical shooter

Video Hustler

Video Hustler

Platform: Arcade Game (reissue: Xbox 360)

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: Konami (reissue: Microsoft)

Asylum

Asylum

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, IBM Personal Computer

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Med Systems

Freeway

Freeway

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on November 20, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 20, 1981?

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

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What is special about November 20th?

November 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of November. 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 November 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - November 2018, kabul attack: at least 50 people were killed and 83 more injured in a suicide bombing at a mawlid gathering, kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: a lawsuit is filed by the u.s. department of justice to stop the merger of at&t & time warner.
  • 2016 - An attack by insurgent groups from muse, shan state on tatmadaw checkpoints and police outposts in tatmadaw has resulted in at least 8 deaths and over a dozen injuries. according to the state counselor's office, the attack was carried out by the kachin independence army (ta'ang national liberation army), myanmar national democratic alliance army (mnda) and other insurgent groups.

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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 November 1981?

November 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1981 calendar looked like.

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