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April 23, 1981 was the 113th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 23, 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 23, 1981, who was born and died on April 23, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 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 23rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1981?
- April 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1981?
- April 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1981?
What day of the week was April 23, 1981?
April 23, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 113th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1981 can also be written as 4/23/1981 in the US and as 23/4/1981 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 08:36 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 23, 1981?
Famous people born on April 23, 1981:
- Katianna Hernandez
Katianna Hernandez is a bestselling author known for her award-winning novels.
- Chris Sharma
American rock climber/boulderer.
- Gabriella Windsor
British royalty.
- Jesse Thorn
Jesse Thorn is a podcaster and public radio host, known for creating 'Bullseye with Jesse Thorn'.
- Seka Aleksić
Bosnian-serbian pop music artist from bosnia, whose mother comes from muslim origins and her father is from serbia.
- Sean Henn
American baseball player.
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Gemma Whelan- Laly
- Murat Ünalmış
- Davide Drascek
- Bilal Erdoğan
- Iriney
- Javad Kazemian
- Valmiro Lopes Rocha
- Petr Macek
- Mickaël Tacalfred
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
![John Cena]()
John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 11 months old,
or 515 months and 26 days old,
or 2243 weeks
or 15701 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 23, 1981?
There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1981.
April 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1981:
- Josep Pla
Prominent Catalan writer known for his essays, articles, and novels.
- Stefano Bontate
- Nietta Zocchi
- Zoltán Zelk
- Angus Gillan
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 23rd
April 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1981:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1981:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1981:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 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:
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
April 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 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:
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Stevie Wonder - Lately
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go
April 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 23, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 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:
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Champaign - How 'bout Us
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
April 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Burning
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Tony Maylam
Starring: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua
Country: United States of America
Pixote
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Hector Babenco
Starring: Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino
Chashme Buddoor
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sai Paranjape
Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Saeed Jaffrey, Rakesh Bedi
Circle of Two
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin, Elan Ross Gibson
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
April 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
April 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Company Of Women
By: Mary Gordon
"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.
Maria Callas
By: Arianna Stassinopoulos
Millions of people still love Maria Callas, the great soprano (1923-1977).
Gorky Park
By: Martin Cruz Smith
"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces
April 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Kick
Make Trax
Raster Blaster
Super Cobra
Lock 'n' Chase
Who was the US President on April 23, 1981?
On April 23, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1981?
On April 23, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1981?
On April 23, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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.
