Thursday October 29, 1981: on this day

About October 29th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bill Giles becomes CEO of Philadelphia Phillies
  • Day of the week: October 29th, 1981 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Gabrielle Union, Winona Ryder
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross
  • #1 UK song: It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin
  • Popular movie: Porky's directed by Bob Clark

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What day of the week was October 29, 1981?


October 29, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1981 can also be written as 10/29/1981 in the US and as 29/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

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October 29, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1981:

  • Bill giles becomes ceo of philadelphia phillies

October 29, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 29, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 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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October 29, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:50 am and setting at 06:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 29, 1981?


Famous people born on October 29, 1981:

  • Reema Sen
    Reema Sen

    Indian actress.

  • Amanda Beard

    American swimmer.

  • Jonathan Brown

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Angelika dela Cruz

    Filipino actress and singer.

  • Georgios Fotakis

    Greek footballer.

  • Espinoza Paz

    World music singer.

  • Kim Geybels

    Belgian politician elected to senate in june 2010.

  • Dan Feuerriegel
  • Lene Alexandra
  • Giōrgos Fōtakīs
  • Ruslan Muchametšin
  • Ruslan Rotan'
  • Alhaji Mohammed
  • Misleydis Oña
  • Calum Willock
  • João Paulo Lopes Batista

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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How old is someone born on October 29, 1981?


Someone born on October 29, 1981 is:

42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 24 days old,

or 2221 weeks

or 15547 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1981?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1981.

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October 29, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1981:

  • Georges Brassens

    French singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1981).

  • William O Walker

    At 85 years old, the cleveland call post's publisher dies.

  • Hugo Hadwiger
  • Ruggero Moscati
  • Dmitrij Nikolaevič Čečulin

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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October 29, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1981:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1981:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Start Me Up
  3. - Private Eyes youtube
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Endless Love

October 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Too Much
  2. - When She Was My Girl
  3. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)

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October 29, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Porky's

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Roger Wilson

Country: United States of America

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

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

Country: Italy

The Prowler

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joseph Zito

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

October 29, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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:

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

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

October 29, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 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.

The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling

The Cinderella Complex

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This article discusses the psychological need of many women for someone to take care of them and for women to learn how to get out of this dependency.

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

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book by Jane Brody

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book

By:

Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

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

October 29, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Eliminator

Eliminator

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Space combat

Publisher: Sega

New Rally-X

New Rally-X

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

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Pulsar

Pulsar

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter game

Cosmic Avenger

Cosmic Avenger

Platform: Arcade (original) ColecoVision

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: Universal

history

Who was the US President on October 29, 1981?

On October 29, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1981?

On October 29, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1981?

On October 29, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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