Thursday December 24, 1981: on this day

December 24, 1981 was the 358th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1981, who was born and died on December 24, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Let There Be Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1981?


December 24, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 358th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1981 can also be written as 12/24/1981 in the US and as 24/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 24, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1981:

  • Guardian angels curtis sliwa and lisa evers marry

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December 24, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 24, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 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 December 24th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 24, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 04:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

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Who was born on December 24, 1981?


Famous people born on December 24, 1981:

  • Dima Bilan

    Russian singer-songwriter and actor.

  • Shane Tuck

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Joel Birch

    Metal singer.

  • Sophie Moone
  • Chris Kluwe
  • Katherine Kingsley
  • Broc Parkes
  • Brian Stock
  • Jakub Vágner
  • Justice Christopher
  • Nneka
  • José Cáceres
  • Roman Gröbmer
  • Cliff Hawkins
  • Víctor Ortega Rodríguez

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 27 days old,

or 2208 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15458 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1981?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1981.

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December 24, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1981:

  • Giuseppe Biancani
  • Libero Checco
  • Tullio De Prato
  • Alma Hinding
  • Carlo Servetto

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1981:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Let's Groove
  4. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  5. - Young Turks

December 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  4. - One Of Us
  5. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

December 24, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 24, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Turn Your Love Around
  3. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  4. - Controversy
  5. - Hit And Run

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December 24, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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

Umrao Jaan

Umrao Jaan

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Muzaffar Ali

Starring: Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Release year: 1981

Directed by: George Miller

Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps

Country: United States of America

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Shapiro

Starring: Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place

Quest for Fire

Quest for Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Let There Be Love

Let There Be Love

Release year: 1981

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

December 24, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

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Bread upon the Waters

Pathfinders by Gail Sheehy

Pathfinders

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Through personal case studies, analysis, and examples, this article examines creative, original, and extensive ways to successfully overcome adult life's crises by drawing upon one's inner resources

No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman

No Time For Tears

By:

There is no time for tears

The Legacy by Howard Fast

The Legacy

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The Lavette family continues their story in The Legacy, which is a continuation of the bestsellers The Immigrants and Second Generation. This fourth-in series story is set in the turbulent 1960s.

The Breaks Of The Game by David Halberstam

The Breaks Of The Game

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David Halberstam, who died six years ago, is still a respected journalist and an authority on American history and American life in the decades since WWII.

December 24, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Munchman

Munchman

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Grandstand

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Robby Roto

Robby Roto

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bally/Midway

Ghost Town

Ghost Town

Platform: Apple II, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32/64, TI-99/4A, TRS-80, Browser, ZX Spectrum

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

K-Razy Shoot-Out

K-Razy Shoot-Out

Platform: Atari 8-bit (original) Atari 5200

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: K-Byte CBS Software

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1981?

On December 24, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1981?

On December 24, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1981?

On December 24, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 December 1981?

December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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