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July 29, 1981 was the 210th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 29, 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 July 29, 1981, who was born and died on July 29, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 29, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield), movies (e.g. Gallipoli, directed by Peter Weir), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 29th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 29, 1981?
- July 29, 1981: What happened on that day?
- July 29, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 29, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 29, 1981?
- July 29, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 29, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- July 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- July 29, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 29, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 29, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 29, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 29, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on July 29, 1981?
What day of the week was July 29, 1981?
July 29, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 29, 1981 can also be written as 7/29/1981 in the US and as 29/7/1981 in UK and Europe.
July 29, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 29, 1981:
- Cleveland metroparks zoo amphitheater is dedicated
- Iran ex-president bani sadr flees to paris
- Prince charles of england weds lady diana spencer.
- A worldwide television audience of around 750 million people watch the wedding of charles, prince of wales, and lady diana spencer at st paul's cathedral in london.
- After impeachment on june 21, abolhassan banisadr flees with massoud rajavi to paris, in an iranian air force boeing 707, piloted by colonel behzad moezzi, to form the national council of resistance of iran.
July 29, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 29th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 29, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 29, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 08:03 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.
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Who was born on July 29, 1981?
Famous people born on July 29, 1981:
- Fernando Alonso
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion known for his exceptional driving skills.
- Meygan Simmons
Renowned basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Kasumi Arakawa
Olympic gold medalist in figure skating.
- Jette van der Lende
Talented Dutch actress recognized for her versatile performances in film and television.
- Emily Bauer
American actress, singer and dancer.
- Andrés Madrid
Argentinian footballer.
- Troy Perkins
American soccer player.
- Matt Grice
American mixed martial artist and american police officer.
- Willie Green
Athlete.
- Jennie Thompson
Wichita falls, texas -- gymnast (jr national champ 93, olympics - 1996).
- Imad Ibn Ziaten
Master sergeant imad ibn-ziaten (30), an off-duty paratrooper in 1er parachute logistics regiment (1er(c)giment de train parachutiste), was...
- Dyana Liu
Taiwanese-american actress.
- Adam Byrnes
- Simidele Adeagbo
- Davide Sinigaglia
- Aleš Kranjc
- Armando Reyes
Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:
![Sanjay Dutt]()
Sanjay DuttHe is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.
![Jean-Hugues Anglade]()
Jean-Hugues AngladeFrench actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.
![Radha Ravi]()
Radha RaviRadha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.
![Clara Bow]()
Clara BowAmerican actress.
![Rachel Miner]()
Rachel MinerAmerican actress, born in the theater arts.
![Peter Jennings]()
Peter JenningsCanadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...
![Thelma Todd]()
Thelma ToddAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1905).
![Robert Fuller]()
Robert FullerRobert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.
![Robert Horton]()
Robert HortonAmerican actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).
![David Warner]()
David WarnerManchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).
July 29, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 21 days old,
or 2229 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15605 days old,
if you were born on July 29, 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 July 29, 1981?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 29, 1981.
July 29, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 29, 1981:
- Marcellene Stolz
Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.
- Tilly Bodelsen
Contributed to the study of variable stars.
- Robert Moses
American urban planner, the northern state parkway and southern state parkway were designed by american urban planners (d. 1981).
- James Edward Walsh
- Enzo Mascherini
What famous deaths happened on July 29th?
Famous deaths on July 29th:
![Cass Elliot]()
Cass ElliotAmerican singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...
![David Niven]()
David NivenEnglish military officer and actor (b. 1910).
![Jerome Robbins]()
Jerome RobbinsAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Harold Sakata]()
Harold SakataAmerican professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).
![Raymond Massey]()
Raymond MasseyActor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.
![Rena Vlahopoulou]()
Rena VlahopoulouGreek singer and actress (born in 1923).
![Fred Waring]()
Fred WaringAmerican singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).
![Eileen Percy]()
Eileen PercySilent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.
- Vincent van Gogh
One of the most influential and iconic post-impressionist painters, known for his bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant use of color.
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July 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 29, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.
July 29, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Air Supply - The One That You Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira
July 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.
July 29, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Ghost Town
- Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
- Bad Manners - Can Can
- Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
- Imagination - Body Talk
July 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.
July 29, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
- Evelyn King - I'm In Love
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
July 29, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 29, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Gallipoli
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins
Country: United States of America
Silsila
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Jaya Bhaduri, Rekha
Deadly Blessing
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Maren Jensen, Sharon Stone, Susan Buckner, Jeff East
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Carbon Copy
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Starring: George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Dick Martin
July 29, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 29, 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:
Okres na severu
Release year: 1981
July 29, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 29, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life
By: Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard
Hebrew translation of the original text
Free Fall In Crimson
By: John D. MacDonald
Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
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 White Hotel
By: D.M. Thomas
It's a dream of inexplicable violence and electrifying eroticism, as a young woman recounts it to her analyst, Sigmund Fréud. It's a disturbing, but not overtly graphic account of the Holocaust.
The Beverly Hills Diet
By: Judy Mazel
NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.
July 29, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 29, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Battle of Atlantis
Borderline
VIC Avenger
Gobbler
Defender
Who was the US President on July 29, 1981?
On July 29, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1981?
On July 29, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 29, 1981?
On July 29, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 29th?
July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of July. 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 July 29th, such as:
- 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
- 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
- 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.
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 July 1981?
July 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
