Thursday February 26, 1981: on this day

February 26, 1981 was the 57th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1981, who was born and died on February 26, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt), movies (e.g. Blood Wedding, directed by Carlos Saura), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1981?


February 26, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1981 can also be written as 2/26/1981 in the US and as 26/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1981:

  • 84 penalties (406 mins) assessed for a brawl between nhl minn and bost

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February 26, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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 February 26th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 11:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Who was born on February 26, 1981?


Famous people born on February 26, 1981:

  • Robert Mathis

    Robert mathis is a former american football player who is best known for his career as a defensive end with the indianapolis colts in the...

  • Maria Sansone

    American journalist and internet personality.

  • Sharon Van Etten

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Ashish Thakkar

    Founder of Mara Group, a pan-African conglomerate.

  • Kertus Davis

    American race car driver.

  • Oh Seung-bum

    South korean footballer.

  • Fatal1ty

    American gamer.

  • Kaori Yoneyama

    Japanese wrestler.

  • Märt Avandi

    Estonian actor.

  • Johnathan Wendel

    American video gamer.

  • Demetrius Grosse
  • Alessandro Fabbro
  • Daniel Geale
  • Jean-Pascal Mignot
  • Michael James Stewart
  • Alex Uhlmann
  • Zach Wells

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 28 days old,

or 2251 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15762 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1981?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1981.

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February 26, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1981:

  • Howard Hanson

    American composer/conductor nordic, who was born 1896, dies at the age of 84.

  • Robert Aickman

    English author and activist, co-founded the inland waterways association (d. 1981).

  • FC Terborgh [Reijnier Flaes]

    Lawyer/writer (turkish war), death at the age of 79.

  • Munabi

    Assistant to uganda president obote, murdered.

  • Don Koehler
  • Bud Lindenberg
  • Mario Rotili
  • Tatjana Sais
  • Ferenc Tóth

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Lavi Eshkol

    Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1981:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1981:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love A Rainy Night
  2. - 9 To 5
  3. - Woman
  4. - Celebration
  5. - Keep On Loving You youtube

February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 26, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
  5. - It's A Love Thing

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February 26, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blood Wedding

Blood Wedding

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Carlos Saura

Starring: Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Carmen Villena

The Funhouse

The Funhouse

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Elizabeth Berridge, Shawn Carson, Jeanne Austin, Jack McDermott

Back Roads

Back Roads

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, Miriam Colon

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

The Aviator's Wife

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

February 26, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Riker

Riker

Release year: 1981

Starring: Michael Shannon, Josh Taylor

Country: United States of America

February 26, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

The Hidden Target by Helen MacInnes

The Hidden Target

By:

Nina O'Connell's dream vacation was a round-the-world trip. She traveled with a group that included Tony Shawfield and James Kiley, an attractive man.

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

By:

The Pulitzer Prize Winner

February 26, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Munchman

Munchman

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Grandstand

SwordThrust

SwordThrust

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure / RPG

Publisher: CE Software

Robby Roto

Robby Roto

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bally/Midway

Stargate

Stargate

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, DOS, NES

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Lady Bug

Lady Bug

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision, Intellivision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation. Home versions licensed via Taito.

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1981?

On February 26, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1981?

On February 26, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1981?

On February 26, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1981?

February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 1981 calendar looked like.

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