Wednesday April 22, 1981: on this day

April 22, 1981 was the 112th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 22, 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 April 22, 1981, who was born and died on April 22, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. The Burning, directed by Tony Maylam), TV series (e.g. Hindsight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 22nd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 1981?


April 22, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 112th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1981 can also be written as 4/22/1981 in the US and as 22/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

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April 22, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1981:

  • 10,000 copper workers in chile strike.

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April 22, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 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 April 22nd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 07:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Who was born on April 22, 1981?


Famous people born on April 22, 1981:

  • Emiel Kuipers

    Belgian professional cyclist known for his achievements in road racing.

  • Geniva Nakamura

    Geniva Nakamura is a Japanese essayist whose works explore the intersection of culture, identity, and contemporary issues.

  • Virginie de Clausade

    Virginie de clausade is a french television presenter and actress known for her work on various french tv shows.

  • Rafael Sperafico

    Brazilian race car driver (d. 2007).

  • Jonathan Trott

    South african-english cricketer.

  • Ken Dorsey

    American football player.

  • Daniel Ghiță

    Romanian kick-boxer.

  • Pierre Rochefort

    French actor, son actor jean rochefort, and actress nicole garcia.

  • Madis Kallas

    Estonian activist and decathlete.

  • Katerina Georgiadou
  • Luis Collazo
  • Jolyon Rubinstein
  • Ida Söderberg
  • Linda Teuteberg
  • Sezin Akbaşoğulları
  • Giorgio Fontana
  • Queenie Chu

Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 28 days old,

or 2243 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15703 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 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 April 22, 1981?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1981.

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April 22, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1981:

  • Brailsford Reese Brazeal

    Dean (morehouse college), is 76 years old.

  • Umbro Apollonio
  • Maribel Lorenzo
  • Renato William Jones

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

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April 22, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 1981:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 1981:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 1981:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 22, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss On My List
  2. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Just The Two Of Us
  5. - Angel Of The Morning

April 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 22, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Making Your Mind Up
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Lately
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 22, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - How 'bout Us
  5. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

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April 22, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Burning

The Burning

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tony Maylam

Starring: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua

Country: United States of America

Pixote

Pixote

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino

Chashme Buddoor

Chashme Buddoor

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sai Paranjape

Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Saeed Jaffrey, Rakesh Bedi

Circle of Two

Circle of Two

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin, Elan Ross Gibson

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

April 22, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 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:

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

April 22, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

By:

Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.

Creation by Gore Vidal

Creation

By:

A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure-in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal's original manuscript-Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.Cyrus

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.

Wealth And Poverty by George Gilder

Wealth And Poverty

By:

The New York Times bestseller Wealth and Poverty, by George F. Gilder, is hailed "the guide to capitalism" and is one of the most recognizable economic books ever written.

The Midwife by Gay Courter

The Midwife

By:

This blockbuster bestseller features Hannah Blau, a midwife who overcame religious prejudices to obtain medical training at Moscow's famous Imperial College.

April 22, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Tempest

Tempest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Tube shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Stampede

Stampede

Platform: Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

Stone Sling (Europe) Smithereens! (US)

Stone Sling (Europe) Smithereens! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy Game,[1] Artillery game

Publisher: Philips / Magnavox

history

Who was the US President on April 22, 1981?

On April 22, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 1981?

On April 22, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 1981?

On April 22, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of April. 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 April 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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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 April 1981?

April 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Wednesday April 22, 1981