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May 31, 1981 was the 151st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 1981, who was born and died on May 31, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Clash of the Titans, directed by Desmond Davis), 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 31st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1981?
- May 31, 1981: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1981?
- May 31, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1981?
What day of the week was May 31, 1981?
May 31, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1981:
- Cathy reynolds wins lpga golden lights golf championship.
- Burning of jaffna library, sri lanka, it is one of the violent examples of ethnic biblioclasm of the twentieth century.
May 31, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 31, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:21 am and setting at 07:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.
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Who was born on May 31, 1981?
Famous people born on May 31, 1981:
- Yoon Mi-rae
Renowned South Korean rapper known for her influential contributions to the Korean hip-hop scene.
- Tasha Reid
Korean rapper.
- Marlies Schild
Austrian skier.
- Jake Peavy
American baseball player.
- Morgan Page
American electro-house and progressive dj/music producer.
- Daniele Bonera
Italian footballer.
- Mikael Antonsson
Swedish footballer.
- Alan Navarro
Soccer player.
- Luca Manfe
Chef.
- Andreas Linger
- Cristián Canío
- Łukasz Masłowski
- Matteo Brancaleoni
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 10 months old,
or 514 months and 19 days old,
or 2237 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15664 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1981?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 31, 1981.
May 31, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1981:
- Barbara Ward
Baroness jackson of lodsworth, english economist, journalist, and prominent catholic layperson (d. 1981).
- Michel Rougerie
- Antoine Mattei
- Felix Loeffel
- Gyula Lóránt
- Giuseppe Pella
- Harry Bates
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1981:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1981:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 31, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Stars On 45 - Medley
- Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
- REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
May 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 31, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Starsound - Stars On 45
- Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
May 31, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 31, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
May 31, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Clash of the Titans
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Desmond Davis
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith
Country: United States of America
Road Games
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Richard Franklin
Starring: Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Green Ice
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ernest Day
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz
Kill and Kill Again
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ivan Hall
Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson
May 31, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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
Release year: 1981
Hindsight
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
May 31, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Beverly Hills Diet
By: Judy Mazel
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.
License Renewed
By: John Gardner
Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!
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.
Wealth And Poverty
By: George Gilder
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.
May 31, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
President Elect
Arena of Octos
Space Dungeon
Sabotage
Omega Race
Who was the US President on May 31, 1981?
On May 31, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1981?
On May 31, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1981?
On May 31, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.
