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August 07, 1981 was the 219th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 07, 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 07, 1981, who was born and died on August 07, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield), movies (e.g. An American Werewolf in London, directed by John Landis), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 7th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 07, 1981?
- August 07, 1981: What happened 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?
- Who was born on August 07, 1981?
- August 07, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 07, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 07, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 07, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 07, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 07, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 07, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on August 07, 1981?
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.
August 07, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 07, 1981:
- The washington star ceases all operations after 128 years of publication.
August 07, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 7th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 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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Who was born on August 07, 1981?
Famous people born on August 07, 1981:
![Randy Wayne]()
Randy WayneRandy wayne is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'the lying game' and 'to save a life'.
- Valiant Malinga
Valiant Malinga is a former South African cricketer who played as a right-arm fast bowler.
- Leslie Odom, Jr.
Leslie odom, jr.
- Cedrik Soderberg
Cedrik Soderberg is a Swedish musician and the lead singer of the indie rock band The Hives.
- David Testo
American soccer player.
- Travie McCoy
Musician.
- Louise Bawden
- Annerys Vargas
- Cornel Züger
- Anatolij Bogdanov
- Ángeles Balbiani
- Seydou Kante
- Paul Kpaka
- Ingvill Måkestad Bovim
- Daniele Tomassetti
Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:
![Charlize Theron]()
Charlize TheronSouth african-american actress, producer, and model.
![Wayne Knight]()
Wayne KnightWayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..
![David Duchovny]()
David DuchovnyAmerican actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.
![Sydney Penny]()
Sydney PennyActress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).
![Charlotte Lewis]()
Charlotte LewisKensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.
![Garrison Keillor]()
Garrison KeillorAmerican broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.
![Megan Gale]()
Megan GaleAustralian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.
![Brit Marling]()
Brit MarlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actresses.
![Anjanette Comer]()
Anjanette ComerAnjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.
![Abbey Lincoln]()
Abbey LincolnAbbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...
August 07, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 11 days old,
or 2227 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15595 days old,
if you were born on August 07, 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 07, 1981?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.
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.
August 07, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 07, 1981:
- Gunnar Uusi
Estonian chess player (d. 1981).
- Silvano Arieti
- Sergej Vasil'evič Gippius
- Ascanio Assirelli
- Gianna Preda
What famous deaths happened on August 7th?
Famous deaths on August 7th:
![Joi Lansing]()
Joi LansingAmerican model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Russ Morgan]()
Russ MorganScranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.
![Grayson Hall]()
Grayson HallGrayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.
![Brion James]()
Brion JamesAmerican actor (born 1945).
- Ravindra Nath Tagore
Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.
- Kiril Stanilavski
A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...
- Harlean Carpenter
Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.
- Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 7th
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.
August 07, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
August 07, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 07, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 07, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 07, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
An American Werewolf in London
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne
Country: United States of America
Prince of the City
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett
First Monday in October
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling
Evilspeak
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Eric Weston
Starring: Clint Howard, R.G. Armstrong, Joe Cortese, Claude Earl Jones
Honky Tonk Freeway
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: David Rasche, Paul Jabara, Howard Hesseman, Teri Garr
August 07, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 07, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Goodbye, Janette
By: Harold Robbins
In the male-dominated worlds of high fashion amid the destruction of war, a dynasty is built of women. A daughter pays tribute to her mother by becoming a fierce businesswoman who will not be beaten.
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.
Masquerade
By: Kit Williams
Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.
The Eagle'S Gift
By: Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His
The Third Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
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
August 07, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 07, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crazy Kong
Jawbreaker
Pulsar
Ghost Town
Stargate
Who was the US President on August 07, 1981?
On August 07, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1981?
On August 07, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 07, 1981?
On August 07, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 7th?
August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
- 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
- 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.
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.
