Friday January 23, 1981: on this day

January 23, 1981 was the 23rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1981, who was born and died on January 23, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1981?


January 23, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1981 can also be written as 1/23/1981 in the US and as 23/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 23, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1981:

  • First richard nixon museum opens (san clemente, california).
  • Jochem bird elected mayor of west berlin.
  • Mike bossy becomes first in nhl to score 50 goals in 50 games.
  • An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude in sichuan, china kills 150.

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January 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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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January 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 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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January 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

81%

The moon phase on January 23, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Who was born on January 23, 1981?


Famous people born on January 23, 1981:

  • Julia Jones
    Julia Jones

    Native american actress.

  • Rob Friend

    Canadian soccer player.

  • Sarai

    American rapper and actress.

  • Alex Keddie
  • Amadou Konte
  • Liu Chun-yi
  • José Parmigiani
  • Stefano Lippi
  • Jean-Jacques Pierre
  • Eros Galbiati
  • Serghei Dadu
  • Giulio Migliaccio

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 24 days old,

or 2255 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15789 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 23, 1981?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1981.

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January 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1981:

  • Samuel Barber

    American composer known for his classical compositions, including the Adagio for Strings.

  • Bobby Sherwood

    Orchestra leader (milton berle show), is killed at the age of 66.

  • Orazio Benedetti
  • Roman Rudenko
  • Frits Schipper

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1981:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 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:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - Love On The Rocks
  3. - The Tide Is High youtube
  4. - Guilty
  5. - Hungry Heart

January 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 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:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - Stop The Cavalry

January 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

January 23, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 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:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Fantastic Voyage
  5. - Keep It Hot

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January 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Charles Grodin, Ned Beatty, Henry Gibson

Night School

Night School

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Leonard Mann, Rachel Ward, Drew Snyder, Joseph R. Sicari

The Howling

The Howling

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone

Country: United States of America

January 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

January 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Congo by Michael Crichton

Congo

By:

This adventure took place in the Congolese jungle, and included a scientific breakthrough, the search for diamonds, and the mythical ruins of a city. Karen Ross is the leader of the American expedition, determined to find her husband and retrieve …

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

By:

The Pulitzer Prize Winner

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

The Hidden Target by Helen MacInnes

The Hidden Target

By:

Nina O'Connell's dream vacation was a round-the-world trip. She traveled with a group that included Tony Shawfield and James Kiley, an attractive man.

January 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galaxian 2

Galaxian 2

Genre: Arcade, Galaxian derivative

Publisher: Entex Industries

Bosconian

Bosconian

Platform: MSX, X68000

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Multi-scrolling shooter Free-roaming shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway Games

Pleiads / Pleiades

Pleiads / Pleiades

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Crossfire

Crossfire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, VIC-20, IBM PCjr

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Triple Action

Triple Action

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on January 23, 1981?

On January 23, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1981?

On January 23, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1981?

On January 23, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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history

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 January 1981?

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.

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