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What day of the week was January 09, 1981?


January 09, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 9th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1981 can also be written as 1/9/1981 in the US and as 9/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 09, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 09, 1981:

  • Francisco balsamao elected president of portugal.

January 09, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 09, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 09, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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January 09, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 January 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:36 am and setting at 09:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Who was born on January 09, 1981?


Famous people born on January 09, 1981:

  • Ebi Smolarek

    Polish footballer and manager.

  • Euzebiusz Smolarek

    Polish manager and footballer.

  • Julia Dietze
    Julia Dietze
  • Lauren Gold
  • Bartłomiej Grzelak
  • Ronny Heer
  • András Pál
  • Erik Vendt
  • Michael Waddell
  • Emanuele Sella
  • Antoine Zahra
  • Danielson Ferreira Trindade
  • Larry Clavier

Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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How old is someone born on January 09, 1981?


Someone born on January 09, 1981 is:

43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 14 days old,

or 2262 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15840 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 1981?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 09, 1981.

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January 09, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 09, 1981:

  • Harlan Stone

    Harlan Stone was an American astronomer known for his work on the structure and evolution of stars.

  • Kazimierz Serocki

    Polish pianist and composer (b. 1922).

  • Sammy Davis
  • Cozy Cole
  • Cesare Ferraresi
  • Désiré Koranyi
  • Tommy Byrnes
  • Hugo Pena
  • José Ardévol

What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

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January 09, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 1981:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - Love On The Rocks
  3. - Guilty
  4. - The Tide Is High youtube
  5. - Hungry Heart

January 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - Stop The Cavalry

January 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 09, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - Fantastic Voyage

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January 09, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Howling

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone

Country: United States of America

Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrea Bianchi

Starring: Karin Well, Gianluigi Chirizzi, Simone Mattioli, Antonella Antinori

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha

Country: Italy

Walking Tall

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn

Country: United States of America

Scanners

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane

Country: United States of America

January 09, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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:

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

January 09, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

By:

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.

The Hotel New Hampshire by John Irving

The Hotel New Hampshire

By:

"The first illusion of my father was that bears could live with human beings. The second was that humans could survive living in hotels."

Cujo by Stephen King

Cujo

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Cujo, Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller for his rabid fans, "hits the Jugular" (New York Times), with the story about a friendly Saint Bernard who is bitten by an ill bat.

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

By:

Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

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"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces

January 09, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 09, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

New Rally-X

New Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Mobile phone, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Video Hustler

Video Hustler

Platform: Arcade Game (reissue: Xbox 360)

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: Konami (reissue: Microsoft)

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

Fantasy

Fantasy

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action/Adventure

Crossfire

Crossfire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, VIC-20, IBM PCjr

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

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Who was the US President on January 09, 1981?

On January 09, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1981?

On January 09, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 1981?

On January 09, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of January. 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 January 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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 January 1981?

January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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