Monday August 17, 1981: on this day

August 17, 1981 was the 229th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1981, who was born and died on August 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. They All Laughed, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. The Kid Super Power Hour With Shazam!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1981?


August 17, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1981 can also be written as 8/17/1981 in the US and as 17/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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 August 17th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:19 pm and setting at 09:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Who was born on August 17, 1981?


Famous people born on August 17, 1981:

  • Kristin Holt

    American television personality.

  • Veronica Belmont

    American equestrian who has competed in show jumping at the highest levels.

  • Kristin Adams

    American television host and singer.

  • Helen Lindes
  • Chris New
  • Craig Rocastle
  • Andrej Truškin
  • Ivan Martínez
  • Anne Hvidsten
  • Sacha Lima
  • James Vincent McMorrow
  • Alessandro Paparoni
  • Jayna Oso

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 12 days old,

or 2223 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15565 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 1981.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1981?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1981.

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August 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1981:

  • Chu Hsi-ning

    Chinese poet known for his contributions to classical Chinese poetry.

  • Robert Russell Bennett

    Us composer/organizer (oklahoma! ), and dies at 87.

  • Giorgio Ferroni
  • Dominick Napolitano
  • Augusto Pettenò
  • Mariama Bâ
  • Francis Turatello
  • Ervino Pocar
  • Claudio Cesare Secchi
  • Amilcare Rotta
  • Giovanni Battista Ceoletta

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

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August 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1981:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  3. - I Don't Need You
  4. - Slow Hand
  5. - Jessie's Girl youtube

August 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - Square Biz
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Shake It Up Tonight

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August 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They All Laughed

They All Laughed

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter

Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bonerz

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, Susan Clark

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

Body Heat

Body Heat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Warren

Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock

August 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!

Release year: 1981

Starring: Maylo McCaslin, Barry Gordon, Dawn Jeffory, Burr Middleton

Country: United States of America

August 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Free Fall In Crimson by John D. MacDonald

Free Fall In Crimson

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Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book by Jane Brody

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book

By:

Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.

The Glitter Dome by Joseph Wambaugh

The Glitter Dome

By:

This is the most wild bar in Chinatown. Wing, the proprietor, will steal all your bar change whenever he can.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

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.

August 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Thief

Thief

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Snafu

Snafu

Platform: Intellivision, Aquarius

Genre: Arcade, snake game

Publisher: Mattel

Space Eggs

Space Eggs

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

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

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1981?

On August 17, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1981?

On August 17, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1981?

On August 17, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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