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March 31, 1981 was the 90th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is March 31, 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 March 31, 1981, who was born and died on March 31, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rapture by Blondie), movies (e.g. Death Hunt, directed by Peter R. Hunt), TV series (e.g. Belle And Sebastian) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 31, 1981?
- March 31, 1981: What happened on that day?
- March 31, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 31, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 31, 1981?
- March 31, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 31, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- March 31, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 31, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- March 31, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 31, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 31, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 31, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 31, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on March 31, 1981?
What day of the week was March 31, 1981?
March 31, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 90th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 31, 1981 can also be written as 3/31/1981 in the US and as 31/3/1981 in UK and Europe.
March 31, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 31, 1981:
- 53rd academy awards - ordinary people, r de niro and sissy spacek win
- The 53rd academy awards, hosted by johnny carson, are held at the dorothy chandler pavilion in los angeles. robert redford's directorial debut in ordinary people wins best picture and best director. robert de niro wins best actor; sissy spacek wins best actress.
- First golden raspberry awards: can't stop the music wins.
March 31, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 31, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 31st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 31, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 31, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 March 31, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 02:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.
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Who was born on March 31, 1981?
Famous people born on March 31, 1981:
- Mati Lampe
Renowned soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.
- Ryan Bingham
American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Bon Iver
American indie folk singer-songwriter and producer.
- Thomas Chatelle
Belgian footballer.
- Pa Dembo Touray
Gambian footballer.
- Han Tae-you
South korean footballer.
- Maarten van der Weijden
Dutch swimmer.
- Pa Touray
Gambian footballer.
- Katy Mixon
Actress.
- Gerard McCarthy
Irish actor.
- Manuel Vázquez
- José Luis López
- Adam Forsyth
- Lourdes Domínguez Lino
- Marloes Coenen
- Łukasz Chyła
- Ivan Lee
Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:
![Ewan McGregor]()
Ewan McGregorScottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.
![Christopher Walken]()
Christopher WalkenAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Richard Chamberlain]()
Richard ChamberlainAmerican actor, seen in tv and film.
![Shirley Jones]()
Shirley JonesAmerican actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.
![Jessica Szohr]()
Jessica SzohrAmerican actress.
![Rhea Perlman]()
Rhea PerlmanTv actress.
![Alejandro Amenábar]()
Alejandro AmenábarChilean-spanish screenwriter and director.
![Isabella Ferrari]()
Isabella FerrariItalian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.
![William McNamara]()
William McNamaraAmerican producer and actor.
![Richard Kiley]()
Richard KileyAmerican actor.
March 31, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years and 26 days old,
or 516 months and 26 days old,
or 2247 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15732 days old,
if you were born on March 31, 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 March 31, 1981?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 31, 1981.
March 31, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 31, 1981:
- Enid Bagnold
British playwright and author of the acclaimed play 'The Chalk Garden.
- Imre Gellért
- Stanisław Ujejski
- Frank Tieri
- Hank Henry
- Nicolaas Verhoeven
What famous deaths happened on March 31st?
Famous deaths on March 31st:
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
![Anne Gwynne]()
Anne GwynneAmerican film actress (born 1918).
![Gene Lockhart]()
Gene LockhartAmerican actor, "going my way", dies at 65.
![Ralph Forbes]()
Ralph ForbesActor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.
![Shirley Mills]()
Shirley MillsAmerican actress and dancer (d.2010).
- Issiac Newton
Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Rissie Owens
Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 31st
March 31, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 31, 1981:
- Freedom Day in Malta.
- Blessed Hendrik Werner
- New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
- CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.
Saints celebrated on March 31, 1981:
- Saint Cornelia
- Saint Amos
- Saint Benjamin
- Saint Balbina of Rome
March 31, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 31, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 30th and April 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.
March 31, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Rapture
- John Lennon - Woman
- Styx - The Best Of Times
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
- Don McLean - Crying
March 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.
March 31, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Kim Wilde - Kids In America
- Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
March 31, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 30th and April 5th.
March 31, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 30th and April 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
- Sister Sledge - All American Girls
- Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
March 31, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 31, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Death Hunt
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Peter R. Hunt
Starring: Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers
Caveman
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Carl Gottlieb
Starring: Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Excalibur
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Boorman
Starring: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi
Country: United States of America
Nighthawks
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Bruce Malmuth, Gary Nelson
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner
Country: United States of America
March 31, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 31, 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:
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
Hill Street Blues
Release year: 1981
Written by: Steven Bochco, Michael Kozoll
Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Country: United States of America
March 31, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 31, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Congo
By: Michael Crichton
This adventure took place in the Congolese jungle, and included a scientific breakthrough, the search for diamonds, and the mythical ruins of a city. Karen Ross is the leader of the American expedition, determined to find her husband and retrieve …
Unfinished Tales
By: J.R.R. Tolkien
"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands
Masquerade
By: Kit Williams
Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.
Century
By: Fred Mustard Stewart
A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.
The Company Of Women
By: Mary Gordon
"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.
March 31, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 31, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crazy Kong
Bosconian
Spacechase
Oo-Topos
Cosmic Avenger
Who was the US President on March 31, 1981?
On March 31, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1981?
On March 31, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 31, 1981?
On March 31, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 31st?
March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
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 March 1981?
March 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
