Thursday April 30, 1981: on this day

April 30, 1981 was the 120th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 30, 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 April 30, 1981, who was born and died on April 30, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1981?


April 30, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 120th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1981 can also be written as 4/30/1981 in the US and as 30/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

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April 30, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1981:

  • Can-can opens at minskoff theater nyc for 5 performances
  • 16th academy of country music awards: barbara mandrell and george jones win.

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April 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

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April 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 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 April 30th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 04:07 am and setting at 04:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Who was born on April 30, 1981?


Famous people born on April 30, 1981:

  • Kunal Nayyar

    Kunal nayyar is an indian-british actor best known for his role as raj koothrappali on the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Koven Wilkins

    Koven Wilkins was a professional baseball player who played in the MLB as a pitcher.

  • Justin Vernon

    Justin vernon is a grammy-winning folk singer known for his work as the frontman of the band bon iver.

  • Emma Pierson

    English actress.

  • Adriyana Georgieva

    Adriyana Georgieva is a Bulgarian artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures.

  • Flavio Bolsonaro

    Brazilian politician serving as a Senator and son of President Jair Bolsonaro.

  • Nicole Kaczmarski

    American basketball player.

  • John O'Shea

    New zealand director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1920).

  • Megan Reinking

    American singer and actress.

  • Tom Goss

    American actor and guitarist, singer-songwriter.

  • Ali Williams

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Martin Schmitt
  • Noël Kaudré
  • Anna Slotky
  • Diego Occhiuzzi
  • Cândido Costa
  • Marco Allegretti
  • Cristian Raimondi

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 28 days old,

or 2239 weeks

or 15673 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 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 April 30, 1981?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1981.

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April 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1981:

  • Peter Huchel
  • François Bordes
  • Paco Bienzobas
  • Carl Gripenstedt
  • Frank Socolow

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Phuoc Tuy

    Vietnamese military general known for his role in the Vietnam War.

  • Lareta Tulip

    Renowned botanist known for her work on rare plant species.

  • Murdis Johnson

    Renowned for contributions to quantum mechanics.

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April 30, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1981:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1981:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1981:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
  2. - Just The Two Of Us
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Kiss On My List

April 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Making Your Mind Up
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Lately
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 30, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - How 'bout Us
  5. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

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April 30, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 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

The Burning

The Burning

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tony Maylam

Starring: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua

Country: United States of America

Pixote

Pixote

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino

Chashme Buddoor

Chashme Buddoor

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sai Paranjape

Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Saeed Jaffrey, Rakesh Bedi

Circle of Two

Circle of Two

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin, Elan Ross Gibson

April 30, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

April 30, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Paper Money by Adam Smith

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Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

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One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

Reflex by Dick Francis

Reflex

By:

Philip Nore, a long-time jockey, suspects that the fatal accident at the racetrack was murder. He also reveals some dark secrets about corruption, blackmail and murder.

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

By:

Jason Garrity has been fighting intolerance and injustice all his life. He is a man who strives for power, money and love. He will have financial security and the means to enjoy his new hotel.

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

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"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces

April 30, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

New Rally-X

New Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Mobile phone, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Borderline

Borderline

Platform: Arcade, SG-1000

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter, Maze, Tactical shooter

Eastern Front (1941)

Eastern Front (1941)

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: APX, Atari, Inc.

Stargate

Stargate

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

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 April 30, 1981?

On April 30, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1981?

On April 30, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1981?

On April 30, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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history

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 April 1981?

April 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1981 calendar looked like.

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