Wednesday January 28, 1981: on this day
January 28, 1981 was the 28th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is January 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 January 28, 1981, who was born and died on January 28, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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 28th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 1981?
- January 28, 1981: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 1981?
- January 28, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 28, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 28, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 1981?
What day of the week was January 28, 1981?
January 28, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1981 can also be written as 1/28/1981 in the US and as 28/1/1981 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1981:
- Olympic glory oil tanker at galveston bay, texas, spills one million gallons of oil in a ship collision.
- William j casey becomes the 13th director of us central intelligence agency (until 1987).
- Ronald reagan lifts remaining domestic petroleum price and allocation controls in the united states, helping to end the 1979 energy crisis and begin the 1980s oil glut.
January 28, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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January 28, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:31 am and setting at 12:10 pm.
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 28, 1981?
Famous people born on January 28, 1981:
- Elijah Wood
Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
- Big Freedia
Big freedia is a rapper known for popularizing the new orleans-based music genre known as bounce music.
- Guude
Youtube star.
- Elijah Wood in Cedar Rapids
Iowa; american actor, music producer (radio flyer and good son).
- Hoshino
Japanese singer-songwriter and actor (sakerock).
- Patrick Mtiliga
- André Muff
- Marque Perry
- Valon Ratkoceri
- Nenad Savić
- Atef Maoua
- Kill the Noise
- Erlend Hanstveit
- Maykel Galindo
- Janna Fassaert
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
- Ariel Winter
Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
- Joey Fatone
Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
- Nick Carter
American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
- Shruti Haasan
Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
- Barbi Benton
American singer and model, actress.
- Alan Alda
American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
- Rick Warren
American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
- Charles Taylor
Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
- Frank Skinner
English comedian, actor, and author.
- Calum Worthy
Canadian actor and musician.
January 28, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 2 months old,
or 518 months and 22 days old,
or 2255 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15787 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 28, 1981?
There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1981.
January 28, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1981:
- Angelo Magliano
- Agostino Lazzari
- Mario Asnago
- Alphonse Gemuseus
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
- Joe Viterelli
American actor (born 1937).
- Cicely Tyson
American actress (b. 1924).
- John Banner
Austrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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January 28, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 1981:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 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 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1981 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 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:
January 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 28, 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:
January 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 26th and February 1st.
January 28, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 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:
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Aretha Franklin - United Together
- The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
January 28, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 28, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 28, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 28, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 28, 1981?
On January 28, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1981?
On January 28, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 1981?
On January 28, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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.