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May 23, 1981 was the 143rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 23, 1981, who was born and died on May 23, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 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 23rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1981?
- May 23, 1981: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1981?
- May 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1981?
What day of the week was May 23, 1981?
May 23, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 1981 can also be written as 5/23/1981 in the US and as 23/5/1981 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1981:
- Barcelona fascists take 200 people hostage.
May 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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.
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May 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 10:11 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 23, 1981?
Famous people born on May 23, 1981:
- Joseh Alves
Renowned Brazilian soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.
- Pierre Lapointe
Canadian keyboard player and singer-songwriter.
- Hampton Catlin
Co-founder of the web development company, Envy Labs.
- Gwenno Saunders
Welsh singer and dancer (the pipettes).
- Daniel Bryan
Athlete.
- Tim Robinson
American screenwriter and actor.
- Death of John D Rockefeller
- Gwenno Pipette
- Oriol Lozano
- Aleš Luk
- Tadamichi Machida
- Sergio Mendoza
- Michele Nitti
- Charles Rogers
- Marko Šćekić
- Janine Wissler
- Michal Žižka
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 11 months old,
or 515 months and 1 day old,
or 2239 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15677 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1981?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1981.
May 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1981:
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
- Gene Green
American baseball player (born 1933).
- Rayner Heppenstall
British poet, novelist, diarist and bbc radio producer.
- David Lewis
Belarusian-canadian lawyer and politician (b. 1909).
- Laura Allende Gossens
- Genzaburō Yoshino
- Danielle Peter
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Other Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, known for founding the Standard Oil Company and becoming one of the wealthiest people in...
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1981:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1981:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1981:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 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:
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
- Stars On 45 - Medley
May 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.
May 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 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:
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Starsound - Stars On 45
- Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
May 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 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 23, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 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:
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- Atlantic Starr - When Love Calls
May 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Green Ice
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ernest Day
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz
Kill and Kill Again
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ivan Hall
Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Possession
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent
Country: United States of America
Polyester
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Waters
Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson
May 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
Another Life
Release year: 1981
Country: United States of America
May 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Masquerade
By: Kit Williams
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.
Creation
By: Gore Vidal
A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure-in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal's original manuscript-Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.Cyrus
Danse Macabre
By: Stephen King
This is the vivid, intelligent, nostalgic, and informative journey through the three decades of horror from the man who wrote dozens of #1 New York Times bestsellers.
The Covenant
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.
May 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
005
Apple Panic
Asylum
SwordThrust
Skeet Shoot
Who was the US President on May 23, 1981?
On May 23, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1981?
On May 23, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1981?
On May 23, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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.
