Sunday April 12, 1981: on this day

April 12, 1981 was the 102nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 12, 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 12, 1981, who was born and died on April 12, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. The Beyond, directed by Lucio Fulci), TV series (e.g. Belle And Sebastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1981?


April 12, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1981 can also be written as 4/12/1981 in the US and as 12/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

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April 12, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1981:

  • Donna caponi young wins lpga american defender / wral golf classic
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 12, 1981
  • Maiden voyage space transit system-space shuttle columbia launched
  • 45th golf masters championship: tom watson wins, shooting a 280.
  • Space shuttle columbia (john young, robert crippen) launches on the maiden space transit system-1 mission.
  • A minor league baseball game between the rochester red wings and the pawtucket red sox at mccoy stadium in pawtucket, rhode island, becomes the longest professional baseball game in history: 8 hours and 25 minutes/33 innings (the 33rd inning is not played until june 23).
  • The rock band ''yes'' splits up (regrouping in 1983).

April 12, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 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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April 12, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 02:43 am.

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 April 12, 1981?


Famous people born on April 12, 1981:

  • Hisashi Iwakuma

    Japanese former professional baseball pitcher known for his successful career in MLB.

  • Tulsi Gabbard

    American politician.

  • Yuriy Borzakovskiy

    Russian runner.

  • Grant Holt

    English footballer and professional wrestler.

  • Nicolás Burdisso

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Brian Vandborg

    Danish cyclist.

  • Matt Ryan

    Actor.

  • Alessandra Ambrosio

    Model.

  • Paul Rust
    Paul Rust
  • Dmitrij Trapeznikov
  • Qusay Munir
  • Fabio Maresca
  • Dagmara Krzyżyńska
  • Cédrick Fiston
  • Blerim Destani
  • Marcelo Cordeiro

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

  • Lisa Gerrard
    Lisa Gerrard

    Australian singer-songwriter "dead can dance".

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April 12, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 7 days old,

or 2240 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15682 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 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 12, 1981?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 12, 1981.

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April 12, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1981:

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

  • Hans Chemin-Petit

    Composer dies at 78.

  • Joe Louis [Brown bomber]

    At age 66, the us heavyweight champion (1937-1949), dies.

  • Hendrik F Andriessen

    Dutch organist/composer (te deum), dies at age 88.

  • Prince Yasuhiko Asaka of Japan (b. 1887)
  • Luigi Chiereghin
  • Yasuhiko Asaka
  • Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow
  • Hendrik Franciscus Willen

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Juanna de Castilla

    Queen of Castile and Aragon, known for her role in the Spanish Inquisition and support of Christopher Columbus.

  • Cuma Ali

    Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Tarvaris Jackson

    Former NFL quarterback known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

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April 12, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1981:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1981:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1981:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 6th and April 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

April 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss On My List
  2. - Rapture youtube
  3. - The Best Of Times
  4. - Woman
  5. - Just The Two Of Us

April 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

April 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 6th and April 12th. 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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 6th and April 12th.

April 12, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 6th and April 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - It's A Love Thing
  3. - Sukiyaki
  4. - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
  5. - Just The Two Of Us

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April 12, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Beyond

The Beyond

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Catriona MacColl, David Warbeck, Cinzia Monreale, Antoine Saint-John

Country: United States of America

Cannibal Ferox

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova

Country: United States of America

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

Death Hunt

Death Hunt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter R. Hunt

Starring: Charles Bronson, Lee Marvin, Andrew Stevens, Carl Weathers

Caveman

Caveman

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Carl Gottlieb

Starring: Ringo Starr, Dennis Quaid, Shelley Long, Jack Gilford

April 12, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

April 12, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

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The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

The Delta Decision by Wilbur Smith

The Delta Decision

By:

The Delta Decision

Wealth And Poverty by George Gilder

Wealth And Poverty

By:

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.

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

April 12, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Zarzon

Zarzon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Madness and the Minotaur

Madness and the Minotaur

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Radio Shack

Triple Action

Triple Action

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel

Qix

Qix

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, Game Boy, Mobile Phone, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC

Genre: Action

Publisher: NA Taito; NA Atari (Home computers); NA Telegames (Lynx); JP Takara (FM-7); WW Nintendo

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Who was the US President on April 12, 1981?

On April 12, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1981?

On April 12, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1981?

On April 12, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 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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