Thursday February 26, 1981: on this day
About February 26th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: 84 penalties (406 mins) assessed for a brawl between NHL Minn and Bost
- Day of the week: February 26th, 1981 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Fats Domino, Johnny Cash
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt
- #1 UK song: Vienna by Ultravox
- Popular movie: Blood Wedding directed by Carlos Saura
More about February 26th, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on February 26th, 1981.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1981?
- February 26, 1981: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1981?
- How old is someone born on February 26, 1981?
- February 26, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1981?
What day of the week was February 26, 1981?
February 26, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1981 can also be written as 2/26/1981 in the US and as 26/2/1981 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1981:
- 84 penalties (406 mins) assessed for a brawl between nhl minn and bost
February 26, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 26, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 11:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.
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Who was born on February 26, 1981?
Famous people born on February 26, 1981:
- Robert Mathis
Robert mathis is a former american football player who is best known for his career as a defensive end with the indianapolis colts in the...
- Maria Sansone
American journalist and internet personality.
- Sharon Van Etten
American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Ashish Thakkar
Founder of Mara Group, a pan-African conglomerate.
- Kertus Davis
American race car driver.
- Oh Seung-bum
South korean footballer.
- Fatal1ty
American gamer.
- Kaori Yoneyama
Japanese wrestler.
- Märt Avandi
Estonian actor.
- Johnathan Wendel
American video gamer.
- Demetrius Grosse
- Alessandro Fabbro
- Daniel Geale
- Jean-Pascal Mignot
- Michael James Stewart
- Alex Uhlmann
- Zach Wells
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
![Fats Domino]()
Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
![Johnny Cash]()
Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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How old is someone born on February 26, 1981?
Someone born on February 26, 1981 is:
43 years 3 months old,
or 519 months and 10 days old,
or 2257 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15805 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1981?
There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1981.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
February 26, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 26, 1981:
- Howard Hanson
American composer/conductor nordic, who was born 1896, dies at the age of 84.
- Robert Aickman
English author and activist, co-founded the inland waterways association (d. 1981).
- FC Terborgh [Reijnier Flaes]
Lawyer/writer (turkish war), death at the age of 79.
- Munabi
Assistant to uganda president obote, murdered.
- Don Koehler
- Bud Lindenberg
- Mario Rotili
- Tatjana Sais
- Ferenc Tóth
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
![Constance Ford]()
Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1981:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1981:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
- Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
- John Lennon - Woman
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ultravox - Vienna
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
- John Lennon - Woman
- Rainbow - I Surrender
- Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
February 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
- The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
- The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
February 26, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 26, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:
Riker
Release year: 1981
Starring: Michael Shannon, Josh Taylor
Country: United States of America
February 26, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.
Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet
By: Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey
low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook
Side Effects
By: Woody Allen
SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.
Come Pour The Wine
By: Cynthia Freeman
New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman's powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for loveNineteen-year-old Janet
Brain
By: Robin Cook
Both suspected something was amiss in the medical research center they were working at. Both wondered why a young, beautiful woman died during an operation.
February 26, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Tigers in the Snow
Strategy X
Space Fury
Radar Rat Race
Kaboom!
Who was the US President on February 26, 1981?
On February 26, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1981?
On February 26, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1981?
On February 26, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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 February 1981?
February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
