Friday May 22, 1981: on this day

May 22, 1981 was the 142nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 22, 1981, who was born and died on May 22, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Green Ice, directed by Ernest Day), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 22, 1981?


May 22, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1981 can also be written as 5/22/1981 in the US and as 22/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1981:

  • Soyuz 40 returns to earth.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 09:13 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Who was born on May 22, 1981?


Famous people born on May 22, 1981:

  • Daniel Bryan

    Daniel bryan is a professional wrestler known for his time in wwe and his underdog persona.

  • Jurgen Melzer

    Austrian tennis player.

  • Dash Gopinath

    Known for his innovative business strategies.

  • Mark O'Meley

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Bassel Khartabil

    Syrian computer programmer and engineer (d. 2015).

  • Daniel Holdsworth

    Australian singer and guitarist (tubular bells for two).

  • Bryan Danielson

    American professional wrestler.

  • Lee Bullock

    English footballer.

  • Du Chun

    Chinese actor.

  • Melissa Gregory

    American figure skater.

  • Jana Hlaváčková

    Czech tennis player.

  • Matthew Newbury

    English businessman.

  • Sara Pascoe

    British comedian.

  • Louis Talpe

    Belgian actor.

  • Juan Calma

    Filippino architect and visual artist.

  • Liene Jansone
  • Osmani García

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 3 days old,

or 2239 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15679 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 22, 1981?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 22, 1981:

  • Henri Brasseur
  • Anker Hansen
  • Boris Sagal
  • Michael Kmit
  • Victoriano de La Serna

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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


Holidays on May 22, 1981:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1981:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1981:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Being With You
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Medley

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand And Deliver
  2. - Stars On 45
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  3. - Sukiyaki
  4. - Give It To Me Baby
  5. - When Love Calls

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

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

Green Ice

Green Ice

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ernest Day

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz

Kill and Kill Again

Kill and Kill Again

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ivan Hall

Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson

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

Possession

Possession

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent

Country: United States of America

Polyester

Polyester

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

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

Another Life

Another Life

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

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

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

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

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One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

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.

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Tar Baby

By:

Tar Baby, Toni Morrison's reimagining of love is ravishingly beautiful and emotionally explosive. Jadine is a black fashion model who has a white patron and white boyfriend.

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.

Century by Fred Mustard Stewart

Century

By:

A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.

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

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

Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)

Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)

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

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Sneakers

Sneakers

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

Round-Up

Round-Up

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Centuri/Taito

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

Defender

Defender

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Game Boy Advance (in Defender (2002)) PlayStation 2 (in Midway Arcade Treasures PlayStation Portable (in Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1981?

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

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What is special about May 22nd?

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

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 May 1981?

May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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