Thursday May 14, 1981: on this day

About May 14th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: 35th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics beat Houston Rockets, 4 games to 2.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1981 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robert Zemeckis, Miranda Cosgrove
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
  • #1 UK song: Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants
  • Popular movie: Possession directed by Andrzej Zulawski

More about May 14th, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on May 14th, 1981.

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What day of the week was May 14, 1981?


May 14, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1981 can also be written as 5/14/1981 in the US and as 14/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 14, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1981:

  • 35th nba championship: boston celtics beat houston rockets, 4 games to 2.
  • Nasa launches space vehicle s-192.

May 14, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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 14, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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May 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 14, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 04:19 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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Who was born on May 14, 1981?


Famous people born on May 14, 1981:

  • Ulys Verbeek

    Dutch painter acclaimed for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.

  • Lisa Steinberg

    American adopted child, homicide victim.

  • Rashaun Woods

    Rashaun Woods was a talented football player known for his skills on the field.

  • Pranav Mistry

    Sixthsense was invented by an indian computer scientist.

  • Manchester (United Kingdom)
  • Blair O'Neal
  • Dimitar Mirakovski
  • Ricardo Chéu
  • Iselin Nybø
  • Júlia Sebestyén
  • Michael Zahnd
  • Frédéric Cloutier
  • Björn Andrae
  • Mohamed Diop
  • Uri Kokia
  • Ramón Alegre
  • Sarbel

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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How old is someone born on May 14, 1981?


Someone born on May 14, 1981 is:

43 years and 22 days old,

or 516 months and 22 days old,

or 2246 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15728 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1981?

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1981.

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May 14, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 14, 1981:

  • Juan Posadas
  • Miguel Andreolo

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Doyle Brunson

    American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.

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May 14, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 14, 1981:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1981:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Just The Two Of Us
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)

May 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand And Deliver
  2. - Stars On 45
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Making Your Mind Up

May 14, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 14, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  5. - When Love Calls

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May 14, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 14, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Possession

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent

Country: United States of America

Polyester

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

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

Country: Italy

Escape from New York

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence

Country: United States of America

Outland

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Starring: Sean Connery, Frances Sternhagen, Peter Boyle, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

May 14, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 14, 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 14, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 14, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Maria Callas by Arianna Stassinopoulos

Maria Callas

By:

Millions of people still love Maria Callas, the great soprano (1923-1977).

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

By:

"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

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Tar Baby

By:

Tar Baby, Toni Morrison's reimagining of love is ravishingly beautiful and emotionally explosive. Jadine is a black fashion model who has a white patron and white boyfriend.

May 14, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 14, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Route-16

Route-16

Platform: Arcade, NES, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Centuri

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Ice hockey

Publisher: Activision

Thief

Thief

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Qix

Qix

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, Game Boy, Mobile Phone, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC

Genre: Action

Publisher: NA Taito; NA Atari (Home computers); NA Telegames (Lynx); JP Takara (FM-7); WW Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on May 14, 1981?

On May 14, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1981?

On May 14, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1981?

On May 14, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

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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 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.

Discover how May 1981 calendar looked like.

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