What happened on Sunday February 08, 1981?

About February 8th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: IBM introduces its first personal computer (IBM PC), a landmark moment in personal computing history that would revolutionize the technology industry and set standards for future personal computer design.
  • Day of the week: February 8th, 1981 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Celebration by Kool & The Gang
  • #1 UK song: Shaddup You Face by Joe Dolce Music Theatre
  • Popular movie: Cannibal Ferox directed by Umberto Lenzi

More about February 8th, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 1981.

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February 08, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1981:

  • IBM Launches Personal Computer IBM introduces its first personal computer (IBM PC), a landmark moment in personal computing history that would revolutionize the technology industry and set standards for future personal computer design.
  • Scott Hamilton Wins US Figure Skating Championship Scott Hamilton secures the United States Male Figure Skating Championship, further establishing his reputation as a top competitive figure skater.
  • Sally Little Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Sally Little wins the LPGA Elizabeth Arden Golf Classic, adding to her competitive achievements in women's professional golf.
  • Broadway Musical Closes The musical 'Brigadoon' concludes its run at the Majestic Theater in New York City after 133 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

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February 08, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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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Who was born on February 08, 1981?


Famous people born on February 08, 1981:

  • Myriam Montemayor Cruz

    Myriam Montemayor Cruz is a Mexican singer known in the Latin music scene.

  • Célyne Durand
  • Bertrand Grospellier
  • Emanuele Birarelli

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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.

  1. - Celebration youtube
  2. - The Tide Is High youtube
  3. - I Love A Rainy Night youtube
  4. - 9 To 5 youtube
  5. - Passion youtube

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.

  1. - Shaddup You Face youtube
  2. - Vienna youtube
  3. - Woman youtube
  4. - I Surrender youtube
  5. - In The Air Tonight youtube

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 music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

  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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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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?

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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 Waxing crescent.

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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How old is someone born on February 08, 1981?


Someone born on February 08, 1981 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 27 days old,

or 2312 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16187 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1981?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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

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