Saturday January 24, 1981: on this day

January 24, 1981 was the 24th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 24, 1981, who was born and died on January 24, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 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 24th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1981?


January 24, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1981 can also be written as 1/24/1981 in the US and as 24/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 24, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 1981:

  • Kim hughes scores 213 versus india at adelaide.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th 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.

Discover the personality of January born.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 24, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 10:15 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 24, 1981?


Famous people born on January 24, 1981:

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Carrie Coon
    Carrie Coon

    Carrie coon is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series the leftovers and the film gone girl.

  • Mario Eggimann

    Swiss footballer.

  • Zaur Hashimov

    Azerbaijani footballer and manager.

  • Elena Kolomina

    Kazakhstani cross country skier.

  • Michael Wolf

    German ice hockey player.

  • Brandon Henschel

    American actor and dancer.

  • Travis Hanson

    American baseball player.

  • Alessio Felicino
  • Johan Wiland
  • Maria Elena Boschi
  • Rodrigue Boisfer
  • Zaur Həşimov
  • Anton Pauschenwein

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Stephanie Romanov
    Stephanie Romanov

    Actress (teri spencer-models inc) / model (elite).

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


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 4 days old,

or 2252 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15769 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 24, 1981?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 24, 1981:

  • Orville Brown
  • Peter Paul Fernandes
  • Giuseppe Tosi
  • Giuseppe Bardellini
  • Leandra Cominazzini Angelucci
  • Gustav Tögel

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 24th

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


Holidays on January 24, 1981:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1981:

  • International Day of Education
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January 24, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 24, 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 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 24, 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 24, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 24, 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 24, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

By:

Jason Garrity has been fighting intolerance and injustice all his life. He is a man who strives for power, money and love. He will have financial security and the means to enjoy his new hotel.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

By:

low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

By:

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.

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.

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

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

Astrosmash

Astrosmash

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600 Mattel Aquarius

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Mattel

President Elect

President Elect

Platform: Apple II series, Atari ST series, Commodore 64, and DOS

Genre: Political simulation game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Frogger

Frogger

Platform: Arcade various

Genre: Overhead view action

Publisher: JP Sega; NA Sega-Gremlin; EU Sega

Asteroids Deluxe

Asteroids Deluxe

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Pleiads / Pleiades

Pleiads / Pleiades

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

history

Who was the US President on January 24, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1981?

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

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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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 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.

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