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About May 30th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: Nightline extends from 4 nights to 5 nights a week
  • Day of the week: May 30th, 1981 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Benny Goodman, Kirti Kulhari
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
  • #1 UK song: Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants
  • Popular movie: Clash of the Titans directed by Desmond Davis

More about May 30th, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on May 30th, 1981.

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What day of the week was May 30, 1981?


May 30, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 150th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1981 can also be written as 5/30/1981 in the US and as 30/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 30, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 30, 1981:

  • Nightline extends from 4 nights to 5 nights a week
  • Bangladesh president ziaur rahman is shot by group of rebel officers
  • Bangladesh president ziaur rahman is assassinated in chittagong.

May 30, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 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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May 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 30, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 30, 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 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 06:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Who was born on May 30, 1981?


Famous people born on May 30, 1981:

  • Caree Banks

    Former WNBA star known for her scoring ability.

  • Amina (Star Academy)

    Amina (star academy) is a lebanese singer and reality tv star known for her participation in the popular tv show star academy.

  • Devendra Banhart

    Megapuss, an american singer-songwriter/guitarist.

  • Remy Ma

    American rapper known for her hit songs and collaborations.

  • Lars Møller Madsen

    Danish handball player.

  • Gianmaria Bruni

    Italian race car driver.

  • Hisanori Takada

    Japanese footballer.

  • Ahmad Elrich

    Australian footballer.

  • Justin Chon

    Actor.

  • Assia El Hannouni

    French track and field specialist who specializes in the 800m paralympic sprint.

  • Anders Holm

    Writer.

  • Rachel Tucker

    Musician.

  • Blake Bashoff

    American actor.

  • Lars Madsen

    Danish handball player.

  • Gregory Michael
  • Deserts Chang
  • Rosalie Craig

Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:

  • Benny Goodman
    Benny Goodman

    Benny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.

  • Kirti Kulhari
    Kirti Kulhari

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.

  • Mark Sheppard
    Mark Sheppard

    Mark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.

  • Ted McGinley
    Ted McGinley

    Ted mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.

  • Idina Menzel
    Idina Menzel

    Idina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.

  • Agnès Varda
    Agnès Varda

    Belgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.

  • Jennifer Ellison
    Jennifer Ellison

    English singer, model, actress.

  • Mel Blanc
    Mel Blanc

    American voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.

  • Ruta Lee
    Ruta Lee

    Canadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.

  • Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on May 30, 1981?


Someone born on May 30, 1981 is:

43 years and 6 days old,

or 516 months and 6 days old,

or 2244 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15712 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 30, 1981?

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 30, 1981.

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May 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 30, 1981:

  • Gwendolyn Bennett

    Gwendolyn Bennett was an American writer and artist associated with the Harlem Renaissance.

  • Ziaur Rahman

    Bangladeshi general and politician, seventh president of bangladesh (d. 1981).

  • Don Ashby

    Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1955).

  • Sven Andersson
  • Peter Lindgren
  • Nino Pedretti
  • Antônio Caringi

What famous deaths happened on May 30th?

Famous deaths on May 30th:

  • Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy

    Aumale, algeria -- actor.

  • Ella Raines
    Ella Raines

    Actress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.

  • Joan Lorring
    Joan Lorring

    Hong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.

  • Clarice Taylor
    Clarice Taylor

    Virginia, united states -- actress.

  • Claude Rains
    Claude Rains

    Actor (invisible man) dies at 77.

  • Robert Sterling
    Robert Sterling

    Newcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).

  • Samanthan Jones

    Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Peter Paul Rubens

    A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.

  • Kelaya Singh

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Voltaire Arouet

    Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...

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May 30, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 30, 1981:

  • Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
  • United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
  • Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).

Saints celebrated on May 30, 1981:

  • Saint Reinhilde
  • Saint Ferdinand III
  • Saint Gabinus
  • Saint Jeanne d'Arc
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May 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 30, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Being With You
  3. - Medley
  4. - Sukiyaki
  5. - Take It On The Run

May 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. 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 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.

May 30, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  2. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  3. - Give It To Me Baby
  4. - Sukiyaki
  5. - Yearning For Your Love

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May 30, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 30, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Clash of the Titans

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Desmond Davis

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith

Country: United States of America

Road Games

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

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

Country: Italy

Green Ice

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ernest Day

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz

Kill and Kill Again

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ivan Hall

Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson

May 30, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 30, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Midwife by Gay Courter

The Midwife

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This blockbuster bestseller features Hannah Blau, a midwife who overcame religious prejudices to obtain medical training at Moscow's famous Imperial College.

Maria Callas by Arianna Stassinopoulos

Maria Callas

By:

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

The Eagle'S Gift by Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle'S Gift

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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

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

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You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

License Renewed by John Gardner

License Renewed

By:

Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!

May 30, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 30, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bosconian

Bosconian

Platform: MSX, X68000

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Multi-scrolling shooter Free-roaming shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway Games

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Video Life

Video Life

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Life simulation game

Publisher: CommaVid

Omega Race

Omega Race

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Midway

Sky Skipper

Sky Skipper

Platform: Arcade game, Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Nintendo Parker Bros.

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Who was the US President on May 30, 1981?

On May 30, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1981?

On May 30, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 30, 1981?

On May 30, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 30th?

May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
  • 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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.

Saturday May 30, 1981