Thursday August 27, 1981: on this day

August 27, 1981 was the 239th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 27, 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 August 27, 1981, who was born and died on August 27, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Best Of The West) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1981?


August 27, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1981 can also be written as 8/27/1981 in the US and as 27/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 27, 1981: What happened on that day?


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August 27, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 27, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 27, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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August 27, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:56 am and setting at 07:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Who was born on August 27, 1981?


Famous people born on August 27, 1981:

  • Patrick Adams
    Patrick Adams

    Patrick adams is a canadian actor known for his role as mike ross in the tv series suits.

  • Maxwell Cabelino Andrade

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Karla Mosley

    American actress.

  • Alessandro Gamberini

    Italian footballer.

  • Demetria McKinney

    American actress.

  • Maxwell Andrade

    Spanish footballer.

  • Sugar Lyn Beard
    Sugar Lyn Beard
  • Collin Samuel
  • Pablo Piñones-Arce
  • Óscar Pérez Bovela
  • Francesco Perrotta
  • Clarissa Chun
  • Hernâni Borges
  • Israel Rodríguez

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 21 days old,

or 2220 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15545 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 August 27, 1981?

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1981.

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August 27, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1981:

  • Valerye Kharlamov

    Soviet ice hockey forward, considered one of the greatest players of his era.

  • Joan Edwards

    Singer ( show), dies at age 62.

  • Paul Herget
  • Emilio Ferreri
  • Valeri Kharlamov (Валерий Борисович Харламов)

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Arend de Gelder

    Dutch Golden Age painter known for his biblical and mythological scenes.

  • Cresencia Alvarado

    Notable novelist celebrated for her impactful storytelling.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

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August 27, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1981:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Slow Hand
  3. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  4. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
  5. - Jessie's Girl youtube

August 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 27, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 27, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Square Biz
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

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August 27, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 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

They All Laughed

They All Laughed

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter

Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bonerz

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, Susan Clark

Body Heat

Body Heat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Warren

Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock

August 27, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:

Best of the West

Best of the West

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

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When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

Trade Wind by M.M. Kaye

Trade Wind

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Boston bluestocking Hero Athena Hollis, a Boston bluestocking, travels to Zanzibar in order to visit her uncle, an American consul. She arrives full of self-righteousness, but bent on doing good deeds.

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

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"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen

You Can Negotiate Anything

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Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

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Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

August 27, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Tempest

Tempest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Tube shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker

Platform: Computers: Atari 800, Apple II, Commodore 64, PC Consoles: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze chase

Publisher: On-line Systems, Tigervision (Atari 2600 port)

Stargate

Stargate

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Fantasy

Fantasy

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action/Adventure

Defender

Defender

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Game Boy Advance (in Defender (2002)) PlayStation 2 (in Midway Arcade Treasures PlayStation Portable (in Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

history

Who was the US President on August 27, 1981?

On August 27, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1981?

On August 27, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1981?

On August 27, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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