Sunday February 08, 1981: on this day

February 08, 1981 was the 39th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 1981?


February 08, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 39th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1981 can also be written as 2/8/1981 in the US and as 8/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1981:

  • Brigadoon closes at majestic theater nyc after 133 performances
  • Sally little wins lpga elizabeth arden golf classic.
  • Us male figure skating championship won by scott hamilton.
  • Twenty-one association football spectators are trampled to death at karaiskakis stadium in neo faliro, greece, after a football match between olympiacos f.c. and aek athens fc.

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


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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 10:58 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 08, 1981?


Famous people born on February 08, 1981:

  • Dawn Olivieri
    Dawn Olivieri

    Dawn olivieri is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 'house of lies' and 'the vampire diaries'.

  • Jim Parrack
    Jim Parrack

    Jim parrack is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as true blood and films like fury.

  • Myriam Montemayor Cruz

    Mexican singer.

  • Lakshmi Venu

    Joint Managing Director of Sundaram-Clayton Limited, a leading automotive company in India.

  • Steve Gohouri

    Ivorian footballer (d. 2015)[244].

  • Sophie Choudry

    English singer and actress.

  • Myriam Cruz

    Mexican singer.

  • Tommy Michaels in Staten Island

    New york; actor (timmy hutchinson - all my children).

  • Célyne Durand
  • Bertrand Grospellier
  • Emanuele Birarelli

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 16 days old,

or 2254 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15781 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1981?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 08, 1981:

  • María Cervantes

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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


Holidays on February 08, 1981:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1981:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 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 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1981 was Shaddup You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 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 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1981 was Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 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 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 08, 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 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 08, 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

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

Concrete Cowboys

Concrete Cowboys

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

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

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

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

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SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

A Man by Oriana Fallaci

A Man

By:

Allesandro Panagoulis is saved from execution by the intervention of world leaders. This implacable Greek freedom fighter endures years of imprisonment and torture before he regains his freedom and resumes his war against Greece.

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

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Jason Garrity has been fighting intolerance and injustice all his life. He is a man who strives for power, money and love. He will have financial security and the means to enjoy his new hotel.

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

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

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

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

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Platform: TI-99/4A

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Texas Instruments

Venture

Venture

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Exidy

Vanguard

Vanguard

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Atari 5200

Genre: Multi-scrolling shooter Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: SNK[2][3] Centuri [4] Zaccaria

Sabotage

Sabotage

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Ghost Town

Ghost Town

Platform: Apple II, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Dragon 32/64, TI-99/4A, TRS-80, Browser, ZX Spectrum

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on February 08, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1981?

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

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What is special about February 8th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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.

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