Thursday February 05, 1981: on this day

February 05, 1981 was the 36th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 05, 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 February 05, 1981, who was born and died on February 05, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Celebration by Kool & The Gang), movies (e.g. Barsaat Ki Ek Raat, directed by Shakti Samanta), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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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February 05, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1981:

  • Piaf opens at plymouth theater nyc for 165 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 05, 1981
  • Largest jell-o made (9,246 gallons of watermelon-flavor) in brisbane, australia.
  • Operation soap: the metropolitan toronto police force raids four gay bathhouses in toronto, ontario, canada, arresting just under 300, triggering mass protest and rallies.

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

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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.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 5th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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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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Who was born on February 05, 1981?


Famous people born on February 05, 1981:

  • Sara Foster
    Sara Foster

    American actress.

  • Mia Hansen-Løve
    Mia Hansen-Løve

    French screenwriter and director.

  • Nora Zehetner
    Nora Zehetner

    Nora zehetner is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'brick' and 'grey's anatomy'.

  • Julie Zenatti

    French singer born in an algerian jewish family.

  • Zied Bhairi

    Tunisian footballer.

  • Jason Kawau

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Wesam Rizik

    Qatari footballer.

  • Jason Shoemark

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Loukas Vyntra

    Czech-greek footballer.

  • Pape Thiaw
  • Crystle Lightning
  • Francesco Musolino
  • José Pinto

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 14 days old,

or 2249 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15748 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 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 February 05, 1981?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 05, 1981.

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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).

  • Luigi Maronese
  • Enea Codotto
  • Renato Pagni
  • Liana Trouché
  • Giuseppe Dosi

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1981:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1981:

  • Saint Bertolf
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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.

February 05, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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.

February 05, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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 R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

February 05, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 2nd and February 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  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 were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Amjad Khan, Utpal Dutt

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

Eyewitness

Eyewitness

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods

Eyes of a Stranger

Eyes of a Stranger

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Wiederhorn

Starring: Lauren Tewes, Jennifer Jason Leigh, John DiSanti, Peter DuPre

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

February 05, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

February 05, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Goodbye, Darkness by William Manchester

Goodbye, Darkness

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William Manchester was 23 years old when his nightmares started. He woke up in nightmares and saw himself as a war-weary young man, "angrily demanding to find out what had happened."

The Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Clan Of The Cave Bear

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This moving novel is full of beauty and power and tells the story of people, relationships and the limits of love. PBS's The Great American ReadThrough Jean M. nominated this novel as one of America’s most loved novels.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

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low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

Manchu by Robert Elegant

Manchu

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The novel takes the reader back in time to the savagery, the passion, the opulence, and the great adventure of the final days of a dying monarchy.

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

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Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

February 05, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cranston Manor

Cranston Manor

Platform: Apple II, FM-7, PC-88, PC-98

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Caverns of Mars

Caverns of Mars

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: scrolling shooter

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, MSX2, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Sharp X1, Apple IIGS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Apple II California Pacific Computer Co. Origin Systems Atari 8-bit Sierra On-line Commodore 64 Origin Systems DOS Origin Systems Electronic Arts MSX2 Pony Canyon FM Towns Fujitsu Apple IIGS Vitesse I

Crush, Crumble and Chomp!

Crush, Crumble and Chomp!

Platform: Apple II, Atari 400/800/XL/XE, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, DOS, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Epyx

Kaboom!

Kaboom!

Platform: Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on February 05, 1981?

On February 05, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1981?

On February 05, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1981?

On February 05, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 1981?

February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1981 calendar looked like.

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