Sunday August 02, 1981: on this day

August 02, 1981 was the 214th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 02, 1981 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1981, who was born and died on August 02, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield), movies (e.g. Gallipoli, directed by Peter Weir), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1981?


August 02, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1981 can also be written as 8/2/1981 in the US and as 2/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

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August 02, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1981:

August 02, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd 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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:23 am and setting at 10:26 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 August 02, 1981?


Famous people born on August 02, 1981:

  • Charlie Cheever

    Co-founder of Quora, a popular question-and-answer website.

  • Alexander Emelianenko

    Russian mixed martial artist and boxer.

  • Tim Murtagh

    Irish-english cricketer.

  • Vlad Miriță
  • Óscar Adrián Rojas
  • Kirsten Zöllner
  • Jorge Bava
  • Morris Finley
  • Il'ja Abaev
  • Florence Hainaut
  • Aleksander Emelianenko (Александр Владимирович Емельяненко)
  • Óscar Rojas

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 17 days old,

or 2224 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15570 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1981.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1981?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1981.

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August 02, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1981:

  • Hopie Barringer

    Geologist known for her research on impact craters.

  • Stefanie Clausen

    Danish diver (b. 1900).

  • Kieran Doherty

    Irish republican hunger striker and politician (d. 1981).

  • Delfo Cabrera
  • Josef Breuer
  • Luigi Fiorentino

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

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August 02, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1981:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 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).


August 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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

August 02, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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

August 02, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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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August 02, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gallipoli

Gallipoli

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Weir

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

Country: United States of America

Silsila

Silsila

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Yash Chopra

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

Deadly Blessing

Deadly Blessing

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Wes Craven

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

Cannibal Ferox

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

Carbon Copy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Schultz

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

August 02, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel

The Beverly Hills Diet

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NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

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Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

The Alpha Strategy by John A. Pugsley

The Alpha Strategy

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The Alpha Strategy is a common-sense, refreshing idea that can permanently and completely insulate your assets against all investment risks including inflation, market manipulation, and taxation.

The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling

The Cinderella Complex

By:

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.

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.

August 02, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle of Atlantis

Battle of Atlantis

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Comsoft

Astrosmash

Astrosmash

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600 Mattel Aquarius

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Mattel

Vanguard

Vanguard

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Atari 5200

Genre: Multi-scrolling shooter Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: SNK[2][3] Centuri [4] Zaccaria

Defender

Defender

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Game Boy Advance (in Defender (2002)) PlayStation 2 (in Midway Arcade Treasures PlayStation Portable (in Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Cosmic Avenger

Cosmic Avenger

Platform: Arcade (original) ColecoVision

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: Universal

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 1981?

On August 02, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1981?

On August 02, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1981?

On August 02, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1981 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 2, 1981