Sunday May 03, 1981: on this day

May 03, 1981 was the 123rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 03, 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 May 03, 1981, who was born and died on May 03, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 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 May 3rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1981?


May 03, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1981 can also be written as 5/3/1981 in the US and as 3/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1981: What happened on that day?


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May 03, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 03, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 03, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 3rd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 03, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 May 03, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:51 am and setting at 08:38 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 May 03, 1981?


Famous people born on May 03, 1981:

  • Rubel

    Bangladeshi film actor known for his work in the Dhallywood film industry.

  • Farrah Franklin

    American singer (former member destiny's child).

  • J Tillman

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (fleet foxes, saxon shore).

  • Stéphanie Foretz

    Stéphanie foretz is a retired french professional tennis player known for her singles and doubles performances on the wta tour.

  • Gillian Shaw

    American notable family, the daughter patty hearst's husband bernard shaw and her mother, patty hearst.

  • Robert Buckley

    Actor.

  • Gillian Hearst-Simonds

    American socialite, town & country magazine's society editor, and the daughter of patty hearst, a pardoned fugitive, is a socialite and...

  • Charlie Brooks

    Soap opera actress.

  • UNee

    South korean singer and actress (d. 2007).

  • Benoît Cheyrou
  • Murilo Endres
  • Darcy Robinson
  • Giuseppe Gemiti
  • Éric Hassli
  • Fernando Menegazzo
  • Father John Misty

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Movie actor.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

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May 03, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 16 days old,

or 2237 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15661 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 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 May 03, 1981?

There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 03, 1981.

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May 03, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1981:

  • Nargis

    Indian actress (b. 1929).

  • Maud Rosenbaum
  • Silvio Margini
  • Naum Isaakovič Ėjtingon

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1981:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1981:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 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).


May 03, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 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

May 03, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 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

May 03, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 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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May 03, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 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

May 03, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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

May 03, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wealth And Poverty by George Gilder

Wealth And Poverty

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The New York Times bestseller Wealth and Poverty, by George F. Gilder, is hailed "the guide to capitalism" and is one of the most recognizable economic books ever written.

The Midwife by Gay Courter

The Midwife

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This blockbuster bestseller features Hannah Blau, a midwife who overcame religious prejudices to obtain medical training at Moscow's famous Imperial College.

The Officers' Wives by Thomas Fleming

The Officers' Wives

By:

The Wives of Officers

Maria Callas by Arianna Stassinopoulos

Maria Callas

By:

Millions of people still love Maria Callas, the great soprano (1923-1977).

Century by Fred Mustard Stewart

Century

By:

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.

May 03, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Eliminator

Eliminator

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Space combat

Publisher: Sega

Apple Panic

Apple Panic

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, PC booter, VIC-20

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle

Publisher: Brøderbund

Softporn Adventure

Softporn Adventure

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Omega Race

Omega Race

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Midway

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, MSX, NEC PC-9801, NES, PC booter, PC Engine, Game Boy Color, Super Famicom

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Sir-Tech Software, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on May 03, 1981?

On May 03, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1981?

On May 03, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1981?

On May 03, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of May. 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 May 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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 May 1981?

May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1981 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 3, 1981