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What day of the week was December 11, 1981?


December 11, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 345th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1981 can also be written as 12/11/1981 in the US and as 11/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

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December 11, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 1981:

  • Argentine president / general roberto viola flees
  • Spacelab i arrives at kennedy space center.
  • Washington capitals' biggest margin of victory (9) beating toronto maple leafs 11-2.
  • El mozote massacre: armed forces in el salvador kill an estimated 900 civilians in an anti-guerrilla campaign during the salvadoran civil war.

December 11, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 11, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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December 11, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 08:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

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Who was born on December 11, 1981?


Famous people born on December 11, 1981:

  • Hamish Blake
    Hamish Blake

    Australian comedian.

  • Holly Smale

    British writer famous for the 'Geek Girl' series of young adult novels.

  • Destin Sandlin

    Known for his educational YouTube channel Smarter Every Day.

  • Javier Saviola

    Argentinian footballer who played as a forward for top clubs.

  • Libbi Bosworth

    American track and field athlete known for her success in the 800 meters.

  • Jeff McComsey

    American illustrator and author.

  • Rebekkah Brunson

    American basketball player and coach.

  • Jason Kennedy

    American journalist.

  • Paul Medhurst

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Nikki Benz

    Ukrainian-born canadian pornographic actress.

  • Zacky Vengeance

    American guitarist (avenged sevenfold).

  • Kevin Phillips

    American producer and actor.

  • Carlie Butler
  • Jobie Dajka
  • Zacky Vengeance (Zachary James Baker

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

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How old is someone born on December 11, 1981?


Someone born on December 11, 1981 is:

42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 25 days old,

or 2216 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15517 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1981?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 11, 1981.

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December 11, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 11, 1981:

  • Raymond Rouleau
  • Xavier Grall

What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

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December 11, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 1981:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 1981:

  • International Mountain Day
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December 11, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 11, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 11, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. - Oh No
  5. - Let's Groove

December 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 11, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  4. - One Of Us
  5. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

December 11, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 11, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  3. - Controversy
  4. - Turn Your Love Around
  5. - Oh No

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December 11, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Release year: 1981

Directed by: George Miller

Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps

Country: United States of America

Modern Problems

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Shapiro

Starring: Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

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

Country: Italy

Quest for Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong

Country: United States of America

Neighbors

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Kathryn Walker, Cathy Moriarty

Country: United States of America

December 11, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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:

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Release year: 1981

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

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

December 11, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 11, 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.

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

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Hebrew translation of the original text

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

By:

Bread upon the Waters

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 Last Days Of America by Paul Erdman

The Last Days Of America

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

December 11, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 11, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Venture

Venture

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Exidy

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Alpine Ski

Alpine Ski

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Skiing

Publisher: Taito

Mario

Mario

Platform: Arcade, Game & Watch, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Platform, puzzle, racing, RPG, party, sports, edutainment adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Robby Roto

Robby Roto

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bally/Midway

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Who was the US President on December 11, 1981?

On December 11, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1981?

On December 11, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 1981?

On December 11, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. 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 December 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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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 December 1981?

December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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