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see horoscope and birth chart for August 07, 1981What happened on Friday, August 7, 1981?
About August 7th, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 7, 1981, The Washington Star, a daily afternoon newspaper in Washington, D.C., ceased publication after 128 years. Founded in 1852, the newspaper faced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy. In the bankruptcy sale, The Washington Post purchased the land and buildings owned by The Washington Star, including its printing presses.
- Day of the week: August 7th, 1981 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield
- #1 UK song: Green Door by Shakin' Stevens
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- August 07, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 07, 1981?
- Who was born on August 07, 1981?
- August 07, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 07, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 07, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 07, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 07, 1981?
- Back in 1981
August 07, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 07, 1981:
- The Washington Star ceases publication after 128 years On August 7, 1981, The Washington Star, a daily afternoon newspaper in Washington, D.C., ceased publication after 128 years. Founded in 1852, the newspaper faced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy. In the bankruptcy sale, The Washington Post purchased the land and buildings owned by The Washington Star, including its printing presses. source: washingtonpost.com
August 07, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1981
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What day of the week was August 07, 1981?
August 07, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 219th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 07, 1981 can also be written as 8/7/1981 in the US and as 7/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 07, 1981?
Famous people born on August 07, 1981:
![Leslie Odom, Jr.]()
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August 07, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 07, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 07, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira
August 07, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 07, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Evelyn King - I'm In Love
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
August 07, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.
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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 07, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 07, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 07, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:23 pm and setting at 12:18 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.
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Someone born on August 07, 1981 is:
44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 27 days old,
or 2347 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16432 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1981?
There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 7th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1981.
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For someone born on August 7, 1981, a 1981 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 7, 1981 includes The Washington Star ceases publication after 128 years, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 7, 1981 included “Jessie's Girl” by Rick Springfield, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 7, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 7, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Leslie Odom, Jr, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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