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April 13, 1981 was the 103rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 13, 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 13, 1981, who was born and died on April 13, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 13, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Hard Country, directed by David Greene), 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 13th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 13, 1981?
- April 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
- April 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 13, 1981?
- April 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- April 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- April 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 13, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on April 13, 1981?
What day of the week was April 13, 1981?
April 13, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 13, 1981 can also be written as 4/13/1981 in the US and as 13/4/1981 in UK and Europe.
April 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 13, 1981:
- Washington post's janet cooke wins pulitzer prize for "jimmy's world" (later admits story was a hoax and returns prize).
- Pulitzer prize awarded to beth henley for "crimes of the heart".
April 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th 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 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 13th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 13, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:09 pm and setting at 03:19 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 13, 1981?
Famous people born on April 13, 1981:
![Courtney Peldon]()
Courtney PeldonCourtney peldon is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series 'boston public' and the film 'say it isn't so'.
- Gemma Doyle
Author of the Gemma Doyle Trilogy.
- Paul Rust
Actor.
- Tulsi Gabbard
Politician.
- Nat Borchers
American soccer player.
- Bryan Scott
American football player.
- Jack Jewsbury
- Carlos Menjívar
- Moushaumi Robinson
- Turlien Romulus
- Luciano Vella
- Askat Žitkeev
- Lola Ferri
- Simon Greul
- Hassan Ahamada
- Isabelle Huber
- Manuela Bosi
- Sarah Calogero
- Courtney Coleman
Whose famous birthday is on April 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 13th:
![Al Green]()
Al GreenAl green is an american singer and pastor known for his soulful voice and hits like 'let's stay together' and 'tired of being alone'.
![Ron Perlman]()
Ron PerlmanRon perlman is a renowned american actor known for his roles in hellboy and sons of anarchy.
![Christopher Hitchens]()
Christopher HitchensEnglish-american journalist and author (d.2011).
![Jonathan Brandis]()
Jonathan BrandisAmerican actor and director.
![Maurice Ronet]()
Maurice RonetNice, france -- actor.
![Seamus Heaney]()
Seamus HeaneyNobel prize laureate for irish literature.
![Paul Sorvino]()
Paul SorvinoAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Glenn Howerton]()
Glenn HowertonAmerican actor.
![Don Adams]()
Don AdamsAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).
![Stanley Donen]()
Stanley DonenSouth carolina, united states -- film director / producer (bedazzled, damn yankees).
April 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years and 11 days old,
or 516 months and 11 days old,
or 2245 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15717 days old,
if you were born on April 13, 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 13, 1981?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 13, 1981.
April 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 13, 1981:
- Gwyn Thomas
Gwyn Thomas was a Welsh author and playwright celebrated for his literary contributions.
- Prince Asaka
Yasuhiko, japan (born 1887).
- Crisant Bosch
- Yasuhiko Asaka
- Jiří Schelinger
- Asaka Yasuhiko
What famous deaths happened on April 13th?
Famous deaths on April 13th:
![Michel Bouquet]()
Michel BouquetFrench actor in film.
![Daniel Pollock]()
Daniel PollockAustralian actor (b. 1968).
- Vinod Bose
Legendary tabla player known for his innovative style and compositions.
- Vasili Vereshchagin
Vasili Vereshchagin was a Russian painter who is best known for his paintings depicting the horrors of war.
- Muriel Spark
Scottish writer, best known for her "the prime of miss jean brodie", which was made into a motion movie.
- Lomax Wheeler
Renowned physicist known for his work in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.
- Wealthy von Siemens
German electrical engineer and industrialist.
- Quinntin Young
Served as a U.S.
- Earlee Hines
Earlee Hines was an influential American jazz pianist and bandleader.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 13th
April 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 13, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
- Blondie - Rapture
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- John Lennon - Woman
April 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Stevie Wonder - Lately
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go
April 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 13, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)
- Champaign - How 'bout Us
April 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 13, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hard Country
Release year: 1981
Directed by: David Greene
Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks, Gailard Sartain
Bloody Birthday
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ed Hunt
Starring: Lori Lethin, Melinda Cordell, Julie Brown, Joe Penny
The Nesting
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Armand Weston
Starring: Robin Groves, Christopher Loomis, Michael David Lally, John Carradine
Graduation Day
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Herb Freed
Starring: Christopher George, Patch Mackenzie, E. Danny Murphy, E.J. Peaker
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
April 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 13, 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
April 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 13, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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.
The Covenant
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.
Answer As A Man
By: Taylor Caldwell
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.
April 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 13, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ulysses and the Golden Fleece
Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness
Scramble
Laser Blast
Triple Action
Who was the US President on April 13, 1981?
On April 13, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1981?
On April 13, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 13, 1981?
On April 13, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 13th?
April 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: aguila salih, the head of the tobruk-based libyan parliament that is rival to the government of national accord stated that the parliament's libyan national army would continue to advance on tripoli despite international calls for them not stop.
- 2018 - The british government releases a statement stating that it is "highly probable" that the assad regime used chemical arms against its own people. it also stated that, since such an act could not be ignored, britain would cooperate with france and the united states to coordinate an international response. however, the british government did not specify what steps they would take.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), airstrike in nangarhar, april 2017. the united states air force drops gbu-43/b massive orderd ordnance air bomb in nangarhar province in afghanistan. it is believed that the bomb was dropped on an isil tunnel and cave complex. this marks the first time the weapon has been used on the battlefield.
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.
