What happened on Thursday February 05, 1981?

About February 5th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Metropolitan Toronto Police Force conducted a significant raid on four gay bathhouses in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, arresting approximately 300 individuals. This event sparked widespread protests and became a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights history, highlighting systemic discrimination and police harassment against the gay community.
  • Day of the week: February 5th, 1981 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Celebration by Kool & The Gang
  • #1 UK song: Shaddup You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

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February 05, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1981:

  • Operation Soap: Toronto Gay Bathhouse Raids The Metropolitan Toronto Police Force conducted a significant raid on four gay bathhouses in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, arresting approximately 300 individuals. This event sparked widespread protests and became a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights history, highlighting systemic discrimination and police harassment against the gay community.
  • Robert Garwood Convicted of Collaboration A military jury in North Carolina found Robert Garwood guilty of collaborating with the enemy during the Vietnam War, a controversial case that drew significant attention to the complex dynamics of wartime allegiance and prisoner of war experiences.
  • Piaf Musical Opens in New York City The musical 'Piaf', a biographical production about the legendary French singer Édith Piaf, opened at the Plymouth Theater in New York City and ran for 165 performances, bringing the iconic artist's life story to the Broadway stage.
  • Death of Kuda Bux, Indian Mystic Kuda Bux, a renowned Indian mystic known for his extraordinary performances in the 'I'd Like to See' show, passed away at the age of 75, marking the end of a remarkable career in mysticism and entertainment.
  • Passing of Barend Barendse, Dutch Sportscaster Barend Barendse, a prominent Dutch sportscaster, died at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy in sports broadcasting and journalism.
  • Record-Breaking Jell-O Creation in Brisbane A remarkable culinary achievement was recorded in Brisbane, Australia, where the largest Jell-O was created, measuring an impressive 9,246 gallons of watermelon-flavored gelatin.

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February 05, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 05, 1981?


February 05, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 36th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1981 can also be written as 2/5/1981 in the US and as 5/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 05, 1981?


Famous people born on February 05, 1981:

  • Mia Hansen-Løve
    Mia Hansen-Løve

    Acclaimed French film director and screenwriter known for her nuanced and introspective cinematic style, winning critical praise for her...

  • Sara Foster
    Sara Foster

    American actress known for her roles in television and film, with a notable presence in Hollywood comedy and drama genres.

  • Julie Zenatti

    French singer from an Algerian Jewish family, with a musical background influenced by her father's amateur piano talents.

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February 05, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1981:

  • Ella Grasso

    American politician, 83rd governor of connecticut (b. 1919).

  • Giuseppe Dosi
  • Luigi Maronese

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February 05, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 2nd and February 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 05, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

  1. - Celebration youtube
  2. - The Tide Is High youtube
  3. - I Love A Rainy Night youtube
  4. - 9 To 5 youtube
  5. - Passion youtube

February 05, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1981 was Shaddup You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

  1. - Shaddup You Face youtube
  2. - Vienna youtube
  3. - Woman youtube
  4. - I Surrender youtube
  5. - In The Air Tonight youtube

February 05, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

  1. - Fantastic Voyage
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  5. - Don't Stop The Music
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February 05, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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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 05, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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February 05, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 05, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:33 am and setting at 07:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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How old is someone born on February 05, 1981?


Someone born on February 05, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 18 days old,

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or 16148 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1981?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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