Saturday August 08, 1981: on this day

August 08, 1981 was the 220th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1981, who was born and died on August 08, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1981?


August 08, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1981 can also be written as 8/8/1981 in the US and as 8/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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 August 8th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:21 pm and setting at 12:50 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 08, 1981?


Famous people born on August 08, 1981:

  • Bradley McIntosh
    Bradley McIntosh

    British pop singer.

  • Rodert Federer

    Swiss professional tennis player, considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

  • Jamas Federer

    Jamas Federer is a former professional tennis player who is considered one of the greatest players of all time.

  • Meagan Good

    Meagan good is an american actress known for her roles in films such as think like a man and anchorman 2: the legend continues.

  • Vanessa Amorosi

    Australian singer and songwriter.

  • Josiah Zayner

    Known for DIY biology and biohacking projects.

  • Harel Skaat

    Israeli singer-songwriter.

  • Randy Wayne

    Actor.

  • Kaori Iida

    Japanese actress and singer (morning musume tanpopo, dream morning musume).

  • Maria Ylipää
  • José Ron

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 21 days old,

or 2224 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15574 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1981?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1981.

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August 08, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1981:

  • Holbert Coulter

    Holbert Coulter was a renowned baseball player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Thomas McElwee

    Irish republican, pira volunteer and hunger striker (b. 1957).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1981:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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:

  1. - Jessie's Girl youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  4. - I Don't Need You
  5. - Elvira

August 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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:

  1. - Double Dutch Bus
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - I'm In Love
  4. - Square Biz
  5. - Endless Love

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August 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 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

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

Prince of the City

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett

First Monday in October

First Monday in October

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Walter Matthau, Jill Clayburgh, Barnard Hughes, Jan Sterling

Evilspeak

Evilspeak

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Eric Weston

Starring: Clint Howard, R.G. Armstrong, Joe Cortese, Claude Earl Jones

Honky Tonk Freeway

Honky Tonk Freeway

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: David Rasche, Paul Jabara, Howard Hesseman, Teri Garr

August 08, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book by Jane Brody

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book

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Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.

Theory Z by William G. Ouchi

Theory Z

By:

Fascinating

The Clowns Of God by Morris West

The Clowns Of God

By:

What would happen if the Roman Curia members discovered that Pope Francis was about to declare publicly that he had received a secret revelation about the future of the world?

The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel

The Beverly Hills Diet

By:

NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.

Free Fall In Crimson by John D. MacDonald

Free Fall In Crimson

By:

Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

August 08, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galactic Saga IV: Tawala's Last Redoubt

Galactic Saga IV: Tawala's Last Redoubt

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund Software

Softporn Adventure

Softporn Adventure

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Space Dungeon

Space Dungeon

Platform: Arcade, Atari 5200

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Stargate

Stargate

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, DOS, NES

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Laser Blast

Laser Blast

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1981?

On August 08, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1981?

On August 08, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1981?

On August 08, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1981 calendar looked like.

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