Q: What day of the week was January 21, 1981?

January 21, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar. January 21, 1981 can also be written as 1/21/1981 in the US and as 21/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 21, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal .

Q: January 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on January 21, 1981 was Full Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:44 am. The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1981?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1981.

Question 1

What day of the week was January 21, 1981?

Accepted Answer

January 21, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1981 can also be written as 1/21/1981 in the US and as 21/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 21, 1981: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 21, 1981:

Bernhard goetz is assault for 1st time on a new york subway train
The first de lorean dmc-12 automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in dunmurry, northern ireland.
Production of the delorean sports car begins in dunmurry, northern ireland, united kingdom.

Question 3

January 21, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Question 4

January 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 5

January 21, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

Question 6

January 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on January 21, 1981 was Full Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 January 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:44 am. The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

Question 7

Who was born on January 21, 1981?

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Famous people born on January 21, 1981:

Gillian Chung Singer-songwriter and actress from hong kong (twins).
Michel Teló Michel teló is a brazilian singer-songwriter known for his hit song 'ai se eu te pego' which became an international sensation.
Dany Heatley Canadian ice hockey player.
Izabella Miko Izabella miko is a polish actress known for her roles in movies such as coyote ugly and clash of the titans.
Wu Hanxiong Chinese fencer.
Shawn Redhage American-australian basketball player.
Jung Ryeo-won South korean actress.
David F. Sandberg Swedish filmmaker.
Andy Lee South korean actor and singer shinhwa.
Jamie Dalrymple English cricketer.
Masayuki Deai Japanese actor.
Ivan Ergić Serbian footballer.
Gillian Chung Yan-tung Hong kong singer (twins).
Serdar Özer
Slimus

Question 8

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

Telly Savalas Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.
Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.
Geena Davis American actress.
Emma Bunton British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.
Karina Lombard Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.
Benny Hill British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
Paul Allen American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.
Steve Reeves American physical culturist.
Martin Shaw British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.
Marina Foïs French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

Question 9

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1981?

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There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

Question 10

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1981?

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1981.

Question 11

January 21, 1981: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 21, 1981:

William Findlay
Cuth Harrison
Giovanni Battista Meneghini
María Moliner

Question 12

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 21st

Geeta Bali Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.
George Orwell British essayist and novelist.
Peggy Lee American singer, songwriter and arranger.
Jack Lord American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.
Ann Sheridan American actress, known as "oomph girl".
Susan Strasberg American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
Jackie Wilson American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.
Kaye Ballard American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.
Louie Anderson Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.
Marie Prevost Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

Question 13

January 21, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 21, 1981:

National Hugging Day
Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
UN Arms Day

Question 14

January 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

Question 15

January 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

(Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon
Love On The Rocks by Neil Diamond
The Tide Is High by Blondie
Guilty by Barbra Streisand
Hungry Heart by Bruce Springsteen

Question 16

January 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

Question 17

January 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Imagine by John Lennon
Antmusic by Adam & The Ants
Happy Christmas (War Is Over) by John & Yoko & The Plastic Ono Band With The Harlem Community Choir
Stop The Cavalry by Jona Lewie

Question 18

January 21, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

Question 19

January 21, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

Accepted Answer

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Celebration by Kool & The Gang
Heartbreak Hotel by The Jacksons
United Together by Aretha Franklin
Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside
Keep It Hot by Cameo

Question 20

January 21, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 21, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cannibal Ferox by Umberto Lenzi
Foul Play by Colin Higgins
The Incredible Shrinking Woman by Joel Schumacher
Night School by Ken Hughes
The Howling by Joe Dante

Question 21

January 21, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 21, 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 by
Rosa... de lejos by María Herminia Avellaneda
Too Close for Comfort by
The Settlers by Shimon Dotan
Breaking Away by Peter Yates

Question 22

January 21, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1981 were:

Goodbye, Darkness by William Manchester
Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon
Swanson On Swanson by Gloria Swanson
The Hidden Target by Helen MacInnes
The Coming Currency Collapse by Jerome F. Smith

Question 23

January 21, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

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The most popular videogames on January 21, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armored Car (Arcade game - Stern Electronics)
Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US) (Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US) - Philips, Magnavox)
Borderline (Arcade, SG-1000 - )
Eastern Front (1941) (Atari 8-bit - APX, Atari, Inc.)
Jump Bug (Arcade, Arcadia 2001 - )

Question 24

Who was the US President on January 21, 1981?

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On January 21, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Question 25

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1981?

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On January 21, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Question 26

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1981?

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On January 21, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

Question 27

What is special about January 21st?

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January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

Find out more about January 21st

Question 28

What happened in 1981?

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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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Question 29

What was the calendar for January 1981?

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January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1981 calendar looked like.