Friday May 08, 1981: on this day

May 08, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 128th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1981 can also be written as 5/8/1981 in the US and as 8/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 1981 in May 1981 calendar

Here's what happened on May 08, 1981:

• Ron davis pitches 10th consecutive strike out, one short of record.

May 08, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 12:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1981

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Famous people born on May 08, 1981:

• Stephen Amell

  Stephen amell is a canadian actor best known for his role as oliver queen in the tv series arrow.

• Andrea Barzagli

  Italian footballer.

• Manny Gamburyan

  Mixed martial artist from armenia and america.

• John Maine

  American baseball player.

• Tatyana Dektyareva

  Russian hurdler.

• Björn Dixgård

  Swedish singer-songwriter/guitarist (mandodiao).

• Elizabeth Whitmere

  Canadian screenwriter and actress.

• Yasuko Tajima

  Japanese swimmer.

• Jeremy Jahns

  Youtube star.

• Namosh

  German dj and producer.

• Ayesha Antoine

  English actress.

• Mich Dulce

  Singer and fashion designer from the philippines.

• Blaž Vrhovnik

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

• Enrique Iglesias

  Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

• Don Rickles

  Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

• Melissa Gilbert

  Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

• Gary Glitter

  Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

• Nora Arnezeder

  French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

• David Attenborough

  Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

• Lex Barker

  American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

• Christina Cole

  English actress.

• James Mitchum

  Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

• Salome Jens

  Milwaukee actor.

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Someone born on May 08, 1981 is:

43 years and 28 days old,

or 516 months and 28 days old,

or 2247 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15734 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1981?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1981.

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Famous people died on May 08, 1981:

• Uri Zvi Greenberg

  Israeli poet and writer, known for his nationalist and Zionist themes.

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

• Dirk Bogarde

  He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

• George Peppard

  American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

• Barbara Payton

  American actress, onscreen since 1940.

• Jeanne Cooper

  Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

• Dennis Waterman

  English actor and singer (b. 1948).

• Richard Derr

  Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

• Luceil LeSueur

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

• Maurice Sendak

  Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

• Celedonio Romero

  Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

• Jing Yong

  Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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Holidays on May 08, 1981:

• Parents' Day in South Korea
• Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
• VE Day
• World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1981:

• Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1981:

• Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
• Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
• Saint Ida of Nivelles

May 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
2. Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
3. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
4. Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
5. Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

May 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
2. Starsound - Stars On 45
3. Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
4. Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
5. Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up

May 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1981 was Sukiyaki by A Taste Of Honey, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

May 08, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
2. Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
3. Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
4. Champaign - How 'bout Us
5. Smokey Robinson - Being With You