Monday January 26, 1981: on this day

January 26, 1981 was the 26th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 26, 1981, who was born and died on January 26, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Tide Is High by Blondie), movies (e.g. Eyewitness, directed by Peter Yates), 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 26th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1981?


January 26, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 26th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1981 can also be written as 1/26/1981 in the US and as 26/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 26, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1981:

  • Sandeep patil scores memorable 174 versus australia at adelaide oval.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:37 pm and setting at 11:09 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 26, 1981?


Famous people born on January 26, 1981:

  • Colin O'Donoghue
    Colin O'Donoghue

    Colin o'donoghue is an irish actor known for his role as captain hook in the tv series once upon a time.

  • José de Jesús Corona

    Mexican footballer.

  • Juan José Haedo

    Argentinian cyclist.

  • Gustavo Dudamel

    Composer and conductor of the venezuelan violinist.

  • Juan Haedo

    Argentinian cyclist.

  • Jesús Corona

    Mexican footballer.

  • Volador Jr

    Mexican wrestler.

  • Edwin Ouon
  • Pakito
  • Leandro Somoza
  • Alexander Yellen
  • Andrea Lisuzzo
  • Walter Bressan
  • Ronald Dupree
  • Aleksandr Fëdorov

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 2 days old,

or 2252 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15767 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 26, 1981?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 26, 1981:

  • Ceferino García

    Ceferino García was a Filipino boxer who became the world middleweight champion in 1939.

  • Juan Sires

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships.

  • Tomothy Barish

    Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017 for the detection of gravitational waves.

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


Holidays on January 26, 1981:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1981:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1981 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

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

  1. - The Tide Is High youtube
  2. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  3. - Celebration
  4. - I Love A Rainy Night
  5. - Every Woman In The World

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

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

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  5. - Stop The Cavalry

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.

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

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

  1. - Fantastic Voyage
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  5. - Don't Stop The Music

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

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

Eyewitness

Eyewitness

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods

Eyes of a Stranger

Eyes of a Stranger

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Wiederhorn

Starring: Lauren Tewes, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John DiSanti, Peter DuPre

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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

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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

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

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

Swanson On Swanson by Gloria Swanson

Swanson On Swanson

By:

She was once the most well-known woman in the world but still managed to be a loving mother. Admired by some of the most talented men in the world, as well as those who are not from screen.

A Field Guide To The Birds by Roger Tory Peterson

A Field Guide To The Birds

By:

Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …

The Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Clan Of The Cave Bear

By:

This moving novel is full of beauty and power and tells the story of people, relationships and the limits of love. PBS's The Great American ReadThrough Jean M. nominated this novel as one of America’s most loved novels.

The Coming Currency Collapse by Jerome F. Smith

The Coming Currency Collapse

By:

How to Avoid the Currency Collapse

Congo by Michael Crichton

Congo

By:

This adventure took place in the Congolese jungle, and included a scientific breakthrough, the search for diamonds, and the mythical ruins of a city. Karen Ross is the leader of the American expedition, determined to find her husband and retrieve …

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

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

President Elect

President Elect

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

Genre: Political simulation game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Tempest

Tempest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Tube shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Eastern Front (1941)

Eastern Front (1941)

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: APX, Atari, Inc.

Space Eggs

Space Eggs

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

Scramble

Scramble

Platform: Arcade (original) Tomy Tutor, Vectrex, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), Windows Mobile, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Leijac; NA Stern; NA GCE; EU Compu-Games A/S; EU Milton Bradley

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1981?

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

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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.

Discover how January 1981 calendar looked like.

Monday January 26, 1981