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March 24, 1981 was the 83rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is March 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 March 24, 1981, who was born and died on March 24, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rapture by Blondie), movies (e.g. Excalibur, directed by John Boorman), TV series (e.g. Belle And Sebastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 24th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1981?
- March 24, 1981: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1981?
- March 24, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1981?
What day of the week was March 24, 1981?
March 24, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1981 can also be written as 3/24/1981 in the US and as 24/3/1981 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1981:
- Nightline with ted koppel premieres on abc
- Colombia drops diplomatic relations with cuba.
March 24, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 24, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 08:40 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.
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Who was born on March 24, 1981?
Famous people born on March 24, 1981:
- Catlynn Manning
Legendary quarterback known for leading her team to multiple championships.
- Leiam Manning
Legendary quarterback known for his precision passing and leadership on the field.
- Brett Young
Brett young is a country musician known for his hit songs like 'in case you didn't know' and 'mercy'.
- Keirstan Greene
Known for her work in political campaigns and advocacy.
- Dirk Hayhurst
Former baseball player turned journalist and author.
- Gary Paffett
English race car driver.
- Ron Hainsey
American ice hockey player.
- Mike Adams
American football player.
- Mark Looms
Dutch footballer.
- Philip Winchester
- Khalid Ali
- Martin Rios
- Dan Thomassen
- Michael Turnbull
- Patrick Kisnorbo
- Orestes Júnior Alves
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
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Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
![R. Lee Ermey]()
R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Alyson Hannigan]()
Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 1 month old,
or 517 months and 2 days old,
or 2248 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15739 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 24, 1981?
There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 24, 1981.
March 24, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1981:
- Wyler Heinrich
Founder of Wyler's Authentic Swiss Restaurants.
- Roberto Rolla
- Ermanno Englaro
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Rim Banna
Palestinian singer known for her activism and cultural contributions.
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March 24, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1981:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1981:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1981:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 23rd and March 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.
March 24, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Rapture
- John Lennon - Woman
- Styx - The Best Of Times
- REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
- Don McLean - Crying
March 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.
March 24, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Kim Wilde - Kids In America
- Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
March 24, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.
March 24, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
- The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
- Sister Sledge - All American Girls
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
March 24, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Excalibur
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi
Country: United States of America
Nighthawks
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Bruce Malmuth, Gary Nelson
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner
Country: United States of America
Private Benjamin
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Howard Zieff
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Going Ape!
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Starring: Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito
March 24, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
Hill Street Blues
Release year: 1981
Written by: Steven Bochco, Michael Kozoll
Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Country: United States of America
Checking In
Release year: 1981
Country: United States of America
March 24, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Company Of Women
By: Mary Gordon
"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.
The Sky'S The Limit
By: Wayne Dyer
Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.
Answer As A Man
By: Taylor Caldwell
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.
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
Unfinished Tales
By: J.R.R. Tolkien
"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands
March 24, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 24, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Borderline
Sneakers
Fantasy
Omega Race
Qix
Who was the US President on March 24, 1981?
On March 24, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1981?
On March 24, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1981?
On March 24, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of March. 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 March 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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 March 1981?
March 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
