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July 23, 1981 was the 204th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 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 July 23, 1981, who was born and died on July 23, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 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 23rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 23, 1981?
- July 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 23, 1981?
- July 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- July 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- July 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 23, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on July 23, 1981?
What day of the week was July 23, 1981?
July 23, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 204th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 23, 1981 can also be written as 7/23/1981 in the US and as 23/7/1981 in UK and Europe.
July 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 23rd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 23, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:49 pm and setting at 01:37 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 23, 1981?
Famous people born on July 23, 1981:
![Josh Lawson]()
Josh LawsonJosh lawson is an australian actor known for his roles in the little death and anchorman 2: the legend continues.
- Sephira Eldridge
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in both film and television.
- Joel Stein
American journalist and author known for his humorous writing.
- Jarkko Nieminen
Finnish tennis player.
- Steve Jocz
Canadian singer-songwriter, drummer, and director.
- Dylan O'Donnell
Astronomer specializing in astrophotography and public outreach.
- Catlin Keene
Bestselling author known for her young adult fantasy novels.
- Aleksandr Kulik
Estonian footballer.
- Dmitriy Karpov
Kazakhstani decathlete.
- Clive Standen
Actor.
![Raphaël Personnaz]()
Raphaël Personnaz- Jade Hsu
- Mathieu Scarpelli
- Yoshiaki Sukeno
- Valeria Montella
- Sabrina Palie
- Martín Arzuaga
- Dario Damjanović
- Irene Franchini
Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:
![Daniel Radcliffe]()
Daniel RadcliffeDaniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.
![Woody Harrelson]()
Woody HarrelsonWoody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...
![Philip Seymour Hoffman]()
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...
![Marlon Wayans]()
Marlon WayansMarlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.
![Paul Wesley]()
Paul WesleyPaul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.
![Charisma Carpenter]()
Charisma CarpenterCharisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Bert Convy]()
Bert ConvySt. louis, missouri -- actor.
![Kathryn Hahn]()
Kathryn HahnAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Eriq La Salle]()
Eriq La SalleAmerican producer and director of actor.
July 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 9 months old,
or 513 months
or 2230 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15615 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 23, 1981?
There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 23, 1981.
July 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 23, 1981:
- Harvey Fletcher
American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of acoustics.
- Ivan Eklind
- Léon Bouffard
What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?
Famous deaths on July 23rd:
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Georges Flamant]()
Georges FlamantActor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.
![Leo McKern]()
Leo McKernActor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).
![Van Heflin]()
Van HeflinWalters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).
![Dora Bryan]()
Dora BryanEnglish actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).
![Rona Anderson]()
Rona AndersonRona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.
![Maxine Audley]()
Maxine AudleyAt 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.
![Aliki Vougiouklaki]()
Aliki VougiouklakiGreek singer and actress.
- Ulyssa Grant
Ulyssa Grant was the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the American Civil War.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 23rd
July 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 23, 1981:
- Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
- Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
- St. Liborius
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
- Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
- Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
- Libya - Revolution Day
July 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1981 was The One That You Love by Air Supply, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.
July 23, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 23, 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 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 23, 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 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Okres na severu
Release year: 1981
Hindsight
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
July 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 23, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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?
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.
Tar Baby
By: Toni Morrison
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
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.
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.
July 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 23, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Route-16
Frogger
Pleiads / Pleiades
Jungler
Stone Sling (Europe) Smithereens! (US)
Who was the US President on July 23, 1981?
On July 23, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 23, 1981?
On July 23, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 23, 1981?
On July 23, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 23rd?
July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
- 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.
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.
