Wednesday July 22, 1981: on this day

About July 22nd, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: Turkish terrorist Mehmet Ali Agca sentenced in a Rome court to life in prison.
  • Day of the week: July 22nd, 1981 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Selena Gomez, Shawn Michaels
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: The One That You Love by Air Supply
  • #1 UK song: Ghost Town by The Specials
  • Popular movie: Carbon Copy directed by Michael Schultz

More about July 22nd, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on July 22nd, 1981.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1981?


July 22, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1981 can also be written as 7/22/1981 in the US and as 22/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1981:

  • Turkish terrorist mehmet ali agca sentenced in a rome court to life in prison.
  • The first game of the 1981 south africa rugby union tour of new zealand and the united states is held in gisborne, new zealand.

July 22, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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July 22, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 22, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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July 22, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 12:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Who was born on July 22, 1981?


Famous people born on July 22, 1981:

  • Kaspar Hobbs

    British journalist specializing in political reporting and analysis.

  • Paloma Faith

    Actress.

  • Fandango

    Wrestler.

  • Ala Ghawas

    Bahraini singers and songwriters.

  • Clive Standen
    Clive Standen
  • Fritzi Eichhorn
  • Floriane Eichhorn
  • Alessandro Pellicori
  • Rans Brempong
  • Gökçek Vederson
  • Mantas Česnauskis
  • Steffen Gebhardt
  • Gintaras Kadžiulis
  • Kenny King
  • Josh Lawson
  • Rogier Molhoek

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

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How old is someone born on July 22, 1981?


Someone born on July 22, 1981 is:

42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 14 days old,

or 2237 weeks

or 15659 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 1981?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 22, 1981.

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July 22, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 22, 1981:

  • Weston LaBarre

    American anthropologist known for his work on the culture and religion of the Huichol people in Mexico.

  • Manuela de Jesús Arias Espinosa
  • Fritzi Wenisch
  • Hermann von Hanneken

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Adden Forbes

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

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July 22, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 22, 1981:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1981 was The One That You Love by Air Supply, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 22, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The One That You Love youtube
  2. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  3. - Jessie's Girl youtube
  4. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  5. - Elvira

July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 22, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ghost Town
  2. - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
  3. - Can Can
  4. - One Day In Your Life
  5. - Body Talk

July 22, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 22, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 22, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Double Dutch Bus
  2. - Give It To Me Baby
  3. - Freaky Dancin'
  4. - Love On A Two Way Street
  5. - I'm In Love

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July 22, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 22, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Carbon Copy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Dick Martin

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

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

Country: Italy

Ticket to Heaven

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ralph L. Thomas

Starring: Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster, Kim Cattrall

Wolfen

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Wadleigh

Starring: Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines

Car Crash

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: Joey Travolta, Ana Obregón, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, John Steiner

Country: Italy

July 22, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 22, 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

July 22, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 22, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Goodbye, Janette by Harold Robbins

Goodbye, Janette

By:

In the male-dominated worlds of high fashion amid the destruction of war, a dynasty is built of women. A daughter pays tribute to her mother by becoming a fierce businesswoman who will not be beaten.

The Eagle'S Gift by Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle'S Gift

By:

Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His

The Glitter Dome by Joseph Wambaugh

The Glitter Dome

By:

This is the most wild bar in Chinatown. Wing, the proprietor, will steal all your bar change whenever he can.

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

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

By:

Hebrew translation of the original text

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

By:

When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

July 22, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 22, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ulysses and the Golden Fleece

Ulysses and the Golden Fleece

Platform: Apple II Atari 8-bit Commodore 64 DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Madness and the Minotaur

Madness and the Minotaur

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Radio Shack

Jungler

Jungler

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Konami

Scramble

Scramble

Platform: Arcade (original) Tomy Tutor, Vectrex, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), Windows Mobile, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Leijac; NA Stern; NA GCE; EU Compu-Games A/S; EU Milton Bradley

Stone Sling (Europe) Smithereens! (US)

Stone Sling (Europe) Smithereens! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy Game,[1] Artillery game

Publisher: Philips / Magnavox

history

Who was the US President on July 22, 1981?

On July 22, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1981?

On July 22, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1981?

On July 22, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

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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 July 1981?

July 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1981 calendar looked like.

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