Monday December 28, 1981: on this day

December 28, 1981 was the 362nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 28, 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 December 28, 1981, who was born and died on December 28, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Let There Be Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1981?


December 28, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1981 can also be written as 12/28/1981 in the US and as 28/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 28, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1981:

December 28, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 28, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 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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December 28, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 07:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

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Who was born on December 28, 1981?


Famous people born on December 28, 1981:

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • Cova Alonso

    Renowned Spanish soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Lauralei Bailey

    Renowned voice actress known for her work in various animated series and video games.

  • Khalid Boulahrouz

    Khalid Boulahrouz is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for various clubs and the Dutch national team.

  • Elizabeth Jordan Carr

    American journalist.

  • David Moss

    American ice hockey player.

  • Frank Turner

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Narsha

    South korean singer and dancer.

  • Mika Väyrynen

    Finnish footballer.

  • Emilie de Ravin

    Actress.

  • Jay Ellis

    Actor.

  • Elizabeth Carr

    First american test tube baby was born to a schoolteacher mother whose fallopian tubes were removed.

  • Orlando Smeekes

    Curaçaoan footballer.

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

  • Nash Grier
    Nash Grier

    Vine star.

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December 28, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 2 months old,

or 506 months and 20 days old,

or 2203 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15422 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 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 December 28, 1981?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1981.

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December 28, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1981:

  • Bram Van Velde

    Dutch abstract artist known for his use of color and form.

  • Allan Dwan

    Canadian-american director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1885).

  • Carlo Chiavazza
  • Angelo De Santis
  • Tommaso Leonetti
  • Mollie King
  • Franco Giongo
  • Orazio Strano
  • Seishi Yokomizo

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

  • Halton Arp

    Known for his work on extragalactic astronomy and the discovery of peculiar galaxies.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 28th

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December 28, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1981:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Let's Groove
  4. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  5. - Young Turks

December 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  2. - The Land Of Make Believe
  3. - Daddy's Home
  4. - Get Down On It
  5. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)

December 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 28, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Turn Your Love Around
  3. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  4. - Controversy
  5. - Hit And Run

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December 28, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 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

Umrao Jaan

Umrao Jaan

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Muzaffar Ali

Starring: Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Release year: 1981

Directed by: George Miller

Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps

Country: United States of America

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Shapiro

Starring: Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place

Quest for Fire

Quest for Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong

Country: United States of America

December 28, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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:

Let There Be Love

Let There Be Love

Release year: 1981

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

December 28, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Days Of America by Paul Erdman

The Last Days Of America

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

By:

After the end of World War II a decorated sergeant Michael Wilson is admitted to the mental warfare of a Pacific military facility. There are five survivors who remain united in their devotion to Honour Langtry, their nurse.

Elvis by Albert Goldman

Elvis

By:

Hardcover

Pathfinders by Gail Sheehy

Pathfinders

By:

Through personal case studies, analysis, and examples, this article examines creative, original, and extensive ways to successfully overcome adult life's crises by drawing upon one's inner resources

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

By:

Hebrew translation of the original text

December 28, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Video Hustler

Video Hustler

Platform: Arcade Game (reissue: Xbox 360)

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: Konami (reissue: Microsoft)

Asylum

Asylum

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, IBM Personal Computer

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Med Systems

SwordThrust

SwordThrust

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure / RPG

Publisher: CE Software

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

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Who was the US President on December 28, 1981?

On December 28, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1981?

On December 28, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1981?

On December 28, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 1981?

December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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Monday December 28, 1981