Monday October 26, 1981: on this day

October 26, 1981 was the 299th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1981, who was born and died on October 26, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. Porky's, directed by Bob Clark), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1981?


October 26, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 299th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1981 can also be written as 10/26/1981 in the US and as 26/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

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October 26, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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 October 26th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 October 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 05:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 26, 1981?


Famous people born on October 26, 1981:

  • Guy Sebastian

    Malaysian-australian singer-songwriter.

  • Jarren Benton

    American rapper known for his mixtapes and albums.

  • Zoe Tapper

    Zoe Tapper is a British actress known for her roles in stage productions and TV shows like Mr.

  • Chou Ssu-Chi

    Taiwanese baseball player.

  • Sam Brown

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Martina Schild

    Swiss skier.

  • Zach McGowan

    Actor.

  • Josh Henderson

    Actor.

  • Girl Talk

    American producer and dj (trey told'em).

  • Ted Fu

    Film producer.

  • Julian Bugier
  • Kabba Samura
  • Carlos Oyarzún
  • Michele Moretti
  • Katrin Mattscherodt
  • Rooi Mahamutsa

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 2 days old,

or 2213 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15494 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1981?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 26, 1981.

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October 26, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1981:

  • Glenn Anders

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1981:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Start Me Up
  3. - Private Eyes youtube
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Endless Love

October 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 26, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Too Much
  2. - When She Was My Girl
  3. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)

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October 26, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Porky's

Porky's

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Roger Wilson

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

The Prowler

The Prowler

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joseph Zito

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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 Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

October 26, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

From Bauhaus To Our House by Tom Wolfe

From Bauhaus To Our House

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Tom Wolfe (America's most skilled satirist) examines the bizarre saga of American architecture with this sequel to The Painted Word.

Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike

Rabbit Is Rich

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and National Book Award. John Updike's Rabbit, Run hero ten years after Rabbit's events.

The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel

The Beverly Hills Diet

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NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.

Luciano'S Luck by Jack Higgins

Luciano'S Luck

By:

An American Mafioso, in the darkest days and hours of World War II is the only hope for the Allies to win.

You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen

You Can Negotiate Anything

By:

Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.

October 26, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Strategy X

Strategy X

Platform: Arcade; Atari 2600

Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

VIC Avenger

VIC Avenger

Platform: Commodore 64, VIC-20

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Commodore International

Skeet Shoot

Skeet Shoot

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (skeet shooting)

Publisher: Games by Apollo

GORF

GORF

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Midway

history

Who was the US President on October 26, 1981?

On October 26, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1981?

On October 26, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1981?

On October 26, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Monday October 26, 1981