Wednesday January 07, 1981: on this day

January 07, 1981 was the 7th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 07, 1981, who was born and died on January 07, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 07, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. The Howling, directed by Joe Dante), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 7th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 07, 1981?


January 07, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 7th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 07, 1981 can also be written as 1/7/1981 in the US and as 7/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 07, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 07, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 07, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 7th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 07, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 07, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 07, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:13 am and setting at 07:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Who was born on January 07, 1981?


Famous people born on January 07, 1981:

  • Chris Messina

    Known for inventing the hashtag on Twitter.

  • Edison Miranda

    Edison Miranda is a retired professional boxer known for his powerful punching and exciting fights.

  • Marquis Daniels

    Marquis Daniels played in the NBA as a versatile guard/forward.

  • Jodi Meadows

    Young adult fantasy author known for her Incarnate series.

  • Alex Auld

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Travis Friend

    Zimbabwean cricketer.

  • Daniels

    American basketball player.

  • Luchè
  • Szymon Marciniak
  • Andrej Rekečinskij
  • Krishnan Sasikiran
  • Esteban Arellano
  • Rin Kono
  • Biplob Bhattacharjee
  • Ármann Björnsson
  • Javier Cámpora
  • Mario Chiarini
  • Manuele Cricca

Whose famous birthday is on January 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 7th:

  • Jeremy Renner
    Jeremy Renner

    American actor, singer, film producer.

  • Mj Rodriguez
    Mj Rodriguez

    Mj Rodriguez is an American actress known for her role as Blanca Evangelista in the FX drama series Pose, for which she received critical...

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage

    American actor, noted family.

  • Bipasha Basu
    Bipasha Basu

    Bipasha basu is an indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in horror and thriller movies.

  • Lewis Hamilton
    Lewis Hamilton

    British formula one driver and champion, he has won three times the f1 world championship.

  • Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan

    Lauren cohan is a british-american actress known for her role as maggie greene on the tv show the walking dead.

  • Erin Gray
    Erin Gray

    American actress.

  • Sammo Hung
    Sammo Hung

    Hong kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist.

  • Haley Bennett
    Haley Bennett

    Haley Bennett is an American actress known for her roles in movies like The Girl on the Train and The Magnificent Seven.

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January 07, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 9 days old,

or 2257 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15805 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 07, 1981?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 7th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 07, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 07, 1981.

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January 07, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 07, 1981:

  • Alvar Lidell

    English journalist and radio announcer(b. 1908).

  • Eric Robinson

    Australian businessman and politician, 2nd australian minister for finance (b. 1926).

  • Jose Ardevol

    Composer dies at 69.

What famous deaths happened on January 7th?

Famous deaths on January 7th:

  • Ingrid Thulin
    Ingrid Thulin

    Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).

  • Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard

    English actor (born 1913).

  • Vittorio Mezzogiorno
    Vittorio Mezzogiorno

    Actor (cafe express) dies at 52 from heart failure.

  • Detroit Tesla

    Known for contributions to the development of alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Nicolis Tesla

    Known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.

  • Awesome Tesla

    Innovative inventor and electrical engineer who contributed to the development of modern electricity.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 7th

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January 07, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 07, 1981:

  • Christmas Day in the Julian calendar. This is the day on which Christmas is celebrated in most Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
  • European traditional - Distaff day: women's traditional work begins again after Epiphany.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Raymond of Peáafort.
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January 07, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 07, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 07, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 07, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 07, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - Love On The Rocks
  3. - Guilty
  4. - The Tide Is High youtube
  5. - Hungry Heart

January 07, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 07, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 07, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - Stop The Cavalry

January 07, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 07, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 07, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - Fantastic Voyage

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January 07, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 07, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Howling

The Howling

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone

Country: United States of America

Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror

Burial Ground: The Nights of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrea Bianchi

Starring: Karin Well, Gianluigi Chirizzi, Simone Mattioli, Antonella Antinori

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

Walking Tall

Walking Tall

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn

Country: United States of America

Scanners

Scanners

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane

Country: United States of America

January 07, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 07, 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

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

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

January 07, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 07, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

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His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

Come Pour The Wine by Cynthia Freeman

Come Pour The Wine

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New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Freeman's powerful tale of a woman in search of her sacred heritage, who must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for loveNineteen-year-old Janet

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

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After the end of World War II a decorated sergeant Michael Wilson is admitted to the mental warfare of a Pacific military facility. There are five survivors who remain united in their devotion to Honour Langtry, their nurse.

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."

Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

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Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.

January 07, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 07, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

President Elect

President Elect

Platform: Apple II series, Atari ST series, Commodore 64, and DOS

Genre: Political simulation game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Space Dungeon

Space Dungeon

Platform: Arcade, Atari 5200

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Warp & Warp

Warp & Warp

Platform: Arcade, MSX, PV-1000, Family Computer

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; JP Casio; NA Rock-Ola

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

Qix

Qix

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, Game Boy, Mobile Phone, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC

Genre: Action

Publisher: NA Taito; NA Atari (Home computers); NA Telegames (Lynx); JP Takara (FM-7); WW Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on January 07, 1981?

On January 07, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 07, 1981?

On January 07, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 07, 1981?

On January 07, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 7th?

January 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of January. 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 January 7th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 gabonese attempt at a coup de etat: a coup d’etat was repelled by soldiers. this attempted coup d'etat occurred while ali bongo was receiving medical treatment in morocco.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: at least 23 people are killed in an explosion at the headquarters for the chechen-led ajnad al-kavkaz rebel organization in idlib (syria), while many others remain unaccounted for according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: near the border with turkey, a fuel truck explodes in azaz, a syrian town. at least 43 people are killed, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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 January 1981?

January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Wednesday January 7, 1981