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What day of the week was July 31, 1981?


July 31, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 212th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1981 can also be written as 7/31/1981 in the US and as 31/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

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July 31, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 1981:

  • 42 day old, 2nd major league baseball strike ends
  • Arnette hubbard installed as 1st woman president of national bar association
  • A 42 day-long strike of major league baseball ends.

July 31, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 31, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 31, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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July 31, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 31, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 09:24 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 31, 1981?


Famous people born on July 31, 1981:

  • Eric Lively
    Eric Lively

    American actor.

  • M Shadows

    American singer-songwriter (avenged 7fold).

  • Titus Bramble

    Former professional footballer known for his time at Newcastle United and Ipswich Town.

  • Vernon Carey

    American football player.

  • Paul Whatuira

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Matthew Sanders

    American singer (avenged sevenfold).

  • Hope Solo

    Athlete.

  • JSon Dinant

    American comedian.

  • Ira Losco

    Maltese singer.

  • Ana Claudia Michels
  • Julien Pierre
  • John Edwards
  • Gianluca Fais
  • Mesut Kurtis
  • Warner Nickerson

Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on July 31, 1981?


Someone born on July 31, 1981 is:

42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 23 days old,

or 2233 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15637 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1981?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1981.

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July 31, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 1981:

  • Hilarie Lindsay

    British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry.

  • Omar Torrijos

    Panamanian politician and commander military leader of panama (d. 1981).

  • Ioachim Moldoveanu
  • Stefania Rotolo
  • László Raffinsky
  • Omar Torrijos Herrera

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

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July 31, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 31, 1981:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
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July 31, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 31, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 31, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

July 31, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 31, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. 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 31, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

July 31, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 31, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Double Dutch Bus
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - Freaky Dancin'
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Square Biz

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July 31, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 31, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gallipoli

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Silsila

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Jaya Bhaduri, Rekha

Deadly Blessing

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Maren Jensen, Sharon Stone, Susan Buckner, Jeff East

Cannibal Ferox

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

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

Country: Italy

Carbon Copy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Schultz

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

July 31, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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

July 31, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 31, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Tar Baby

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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.

God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert

God Emperor Of Dune

By:

Dune is alive and well after hundreds of years. Leto, the son and savior of Dune, is alive, but far from human. This is the fate of all humanity

License Renewed by John Gardner

License Renewed

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

Prisoner Without A Name, Cell Without A Number by Jacobo Timerman

Prisoner Without A Name, Cell Without A Number

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The Americas, Ilan Stanvans, Series Editor EUR Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winner EUR. Selected by the New York Times as "Books of the Century".

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.

July 31, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 31, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Thief

Thief

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Spacechase

Spacechase

Platform: Atari 2600 Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Apollo

Mario

Mario

Platform: Arcade, Game & Watch, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Platform, puzzle, racing, RPG, party, sports, edutainment adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Freeway

Freeway

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on July 31, 1981?

On July 31, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1981?

On July 31, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 31, 1981?

On July 31, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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.

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