Monday June 08, 1981: on this day

June 08, 1981 was the 159th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 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 June 08, 1981, who was born and died on June 08, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Stripes, directed by Ivan Reitman), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 8th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1981?


June 08, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 159th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1981 can also be written as 6/8/1981 in the US and as 8/6/1981 in UK and Europe.

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June 08, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1981:

  • 15th music city news country awards: mandrell sisters
  • Seattle mariners draft mike moore #1

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


Moon phase

47%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:52 am and setting at 01:28 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Who was born on June 08, 1981?


Famous people born on June 08, 1981:

  • Jess Weixler
    Jess Weixler

    American actress.

  • Harel Skaat

    Harel Skaat is an Israeli singer and songwriter who represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010.

  • Edmar Alves

    Edmar Alves is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

  • Dasha Zhukova

    Dasha zhukova is a russian businesswoman and art collector, best known for her work in the art and fashion industries.

  • Alex Band

    Alex band is an american musician best known as the lead singer of the rock band the calling.

  • Marnette Patterson

    Marnette Patterson is a former American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.

  • Rachel Held Evans

    American christian author (d. 2019).

  • Matteo Meneghello

    Italian race car driver.

  • Sara Watkins

    American singer-songwriter/fiddler (nickel creek the decemberists, works progress administration).

  • Ai Nonaka

    Japanese voice actress.

  • Anna Kournikova

    Athlete.

  • Larisa Oleynik

    Actress.

  • Redaric Williams

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 18 days old,

or 2237 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15663 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 08, 1981?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 08, 1981:

  • Lydia Lopokova

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

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


Holidays on June 08, 1981:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1981:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 8th and June 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 8th and June 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Medley
  3. - Sukiyaki
  4. - Being With You
  5. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 8th and June 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - One Day In Your Life
  3. - More Than In Love
  4. - Stand And Deliver
  5. - How 'Bout Us

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1981 was Give It To Me Baby by Rick James, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 8th and June 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 8th and June 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Give It To Me Baby
  2. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  3. - Two Hearts
  4. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  5. - Yearning For Your Love

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

The most popular movies on June 08, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stripes

Stripes

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates

Country: United States of America

For Your Eyes Only

For Your Eyes Only

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Glen

Starring: Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson

Country: United States of America

Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam

Country: United States of America

Pétrole! Pétrole!

Pétrole! Pétrole!

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Christian Gion

Starring: Jean-Pierre Marielle, Bernard Blier, Catherine Alric, Henri Guybet

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

June 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Okres na severu

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

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

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

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

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.

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Creation by Gore Vidal

Creation

By:

A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure-in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal's original manuscript-Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.Cyrus

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

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

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

Astrosmash

Astrosmash

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600 Mattel Aquarius

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Mattel

Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)

Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Softporn Adventure

Softporn Adventure

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Fantasy

Fantasy

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action/Adventure

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 June 08, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1981?

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

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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history

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 June 1981?

June 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1981 calendar looked like.

Monday June 8, 1981