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July 22, 1981 was the 203rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 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 July 22, 1981, who was born and died on July 22, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. The One That You Love by Air Supply), movies (e.g. Carbon Copy, directed by Michael Schultz), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 22, 1981?
- July 22, 1981: What happened on that day?
- July 22, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 22, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 22, 1981?
- July 22, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 22, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- July 22, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 22, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- July 22, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 22, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 22, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 22, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 22, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on July 22, 1981?
What day of the week was July 22, 1981?
July 22, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 22, 1981 can also be written as 7/22/1981 in the US and as 22/7/1981 in UK and Europe.
July 22, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 22, 1981:
- Turkish terrorist mehmet ali agca sentenced in a rome court to life in prison.
- The first game of the 1981 south africa rugby union tour of new zealand and the united states is held in gisborne, new zealand.
July 22, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 22nd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 22, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 22, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 12:28 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.
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Who was born on July 22, 1981?
Famous people born on July 22, 1981:
- Kaspar Hobbs
British journalist specializing in political reporting and analysis.
- Paloma Faith
Actress.
- Fandango
Wrestler.
- Ala Ghawas
Bahraini singers and songwriters.
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Clive Standen- Fritzi Eichhorn
- Floriane Eichhorn
- Alessandro Pellicori
- Rans Brempong
- Gökçek Vederson
- Mantas Česnauskis
- Steffen Gebhardt
- Gintaras Kadžiulis
- Kenny King
- Josh Lawson
- Rogier Molhoek
Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:
![Selena Gomez]()
Selena GomezAmerican singer, actress, and fashion designer.
![Shawn Michaels]()
Shawn MichaelsShawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...
![Willem Dafoe]()
Willem DafoeAmerican actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.
![David Spade]()
David SpadeAmerican comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...
![Marcel Cerdan]()
Marcel CerdanAlgerian-french boxing champion.
![John Leguizamo]()
John LeguizamoJohn leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.
![Terence Stamp]()
Terence StampBritish actor.
![Danny Glover]()
Danny GloverAmerican actor, film director, and activist.
![Alex Trebek]()
Alex TrebekCanadian-american game show host for the u.s.
![Bonnie Langford]()
Bonnie LangfordBritish actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.
July 22, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 29 days old,
or 2230 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15613 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 22, 1981?
There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 22, 1981.
July 22, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 22, 1981:
- Weston LaBarre
American anthropologist known for his work on the culture and religion of the Huichol people in Mexico.
- Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa
- Fritzi Wenisch
- Hermann von Hanneken
What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?
Famous deaths on July 22nd:
![Estelle Getty]()
Estelle GettyEstelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.
![Dennis Farina]()
Dennis FarinaDennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
![Linda Christian]()
Linda ChristianTampico, mexico -- actress.
![Sacha Distel]()
Sacha DistelFrench singer, guitarist and composer.
![Duane Jones]()
Duane JonesHeart attacks at 51.
- Qusay Hussein
Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.
- Lunetta Chavez
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
- Preciosa Santos
Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.
- Galdino Pacheco
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.
- Adden Forbes
Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 22nd
July 22, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 22, 1981:
- Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
- Pi Approximation Day
- St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
- St. Mineve
- St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
- St. Dabius/Davius
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
- Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
July 22, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 22, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1981 was The One That You Love by Air Supply, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 22, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Air Supply - The One That You Love
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira
July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 22, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Ghost Town
- Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
- Bad Manners - Can Can
- Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
- Imagination - Body Talk
July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 22, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Evelyn King - I'm In Love
July 22, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 22, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Carbon Copy
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Starring: George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Dick Martin
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Ticket to Heaven
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ralph L. Thomas
Starring: Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster, Kim Cattrall
Wolfen
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Michael Wadleigh
Starring: Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines
Car Crash
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Antonio Margheriti
Starring: Joey Travolta, Ana Obregón, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, John Steiner
Country: Italy
July 22, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Okres na severu
Release year: 1981
Hindsight
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
July 22, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 22, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Free Fall In Crimson
By: John D. MacDonald
Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
The Clowns Of God
By: Morris West
What would happen if the Roman Curia members discovered that Pope Francis was about to declare publicly that he had received a secret revelation about the future of the world?
The White Hotel
By: D.M. Thomas
It's a dream of inexplicable violence and electrifying eroticism, as a young woman recounts it to her analyst, Sigmund Fréud. It's a disturbing, but not overtly graphic account of the Holocaust.
Wealth And Poverty
By: George Gilder
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.
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By: Len Deighton
June 11, 1940 - Where is Winston Churchill? A private plane takes off from a small French town, while Adolf Hitler prepares for a clandestine landing.
July 22, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 22, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Quest for the Rings
Black Hole
Video Life
Fantasy
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Who was the US President on July 22, 1981?
On July 22, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1981?
On July 22, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 22, 1981?
On July 22, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 22nd?
July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
- 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
- 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.
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 July 1981?
July 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
