Wednesday December 09, 1981: on this day

December 09, 1981 was the 343rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 09, 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 December 09, 1981, who was born and died on December 09, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, directed by George Miller), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 9th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 09, 1981?


December 09, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1981 can also be written as 12/9/1981 in the US and as 9/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 09, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 1981:

  • Porn star john holmes charged with laurel canyon murders
  • Philadelphia, pennsylvania police officer daniel faulkner is shot and killed during a routine traffic stop of a vehicle driven by william cook, mumia abu-jamal's younger brother.

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December 09, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 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 December 9th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 09, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 09, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 05:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Dec 11, 1981.

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Who was born on December 09, 1981?


Famous people born on December 09, 1981:

  • Dia Mirza
    Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer.

  • Mardy Fish

    American tennis player.

  • Bethan Jenkins

    Welsh politician who served as a Member of the National Assembly for Wales.

  • Stellio Capo Chichi

    French leader and political activist, ka(c.

  • Clay Guida

    Athlete.

  • Victoria Shalet
  • Stanislav Nedkov
  • Amar Ramasar
  • Barbara Matera
  • Sean Durkin
  • Patricio Arellano
  • Claudio Cominardi
  • Gemma Fay
  • Liu Jindong
  • Nani Jiménez

Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich

    American actor.

  • Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician.

  • Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

  • Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

  • Reiko Aylesworth
    Reiko Aylesworth

    American actress.

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December 09, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 10 days old,

or 2210 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15472 days old,

if you were born on December 09, 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 December 09, 1981?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1981.

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December 09, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 1981:

  • Margerie Barber

    Botanist known for her research on plant genetics and breeding.

  • Tonny Til

    Rocker dies at 56.

  • Daniel Faulkner

    American police officer (born in 1955).

  • Sisto Cavalli
  • Rudolf Viertl
  • Raffaele Leone

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Gene Barry
    Gene Barry

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Laird Cregar
    Laird Cregar

    Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

  • Archie Moore
    Archie Moore

    American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

  • Mico Palanca

    Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

  • Indalecio Allende

    Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

  • Marri Chenna Reddy

    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sebastyan Cabot

    Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

  • Yeny Rivera

    Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

  • Claryce Lispector

    A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th

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December 09, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 09, 1981:

  • Anti-Corruption Day [1]
  • Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
  • Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
  • Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
  • Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
  • Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 1981:

  • International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
  • International Anti-Corruption Day
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December 09, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 09, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. - Oh No
  5. - Let's Groove

December 09, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 09, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  4. - One Of Us
  5. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

December 09, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 09, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  3. - Controversy
  4. - Turn Your Love Around
  5. - Oh No

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December 09, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 09, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Release year: 1981

Directed by: George Miller

Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps

Country: United States of America

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Shapiro

Starring: Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place

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

Quest for Fire

Quest for Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong

Country: United States of America

Neighbors

Neighbors

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John G. Avildsen

Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Kathryn Walker, Cathy Moriarty

Country: United States of America

December 09, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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:

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

December 09, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 09, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike

Rabbit Is Rich

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and National Book Award. John Updike's Rabbit, Run hero ten years after Rabbit's events.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

The Best Of Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren

The Best Of Dear Abby

By:

This compilation includes the most provocative and wisest questions, as well as the wittiest and wisest answers that have appeared in Dear Abby's thirty-three year history of syndication.

No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman

No Time For Tears

By:

There is no time for tears

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

By:

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.

December 09, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 09, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Kick

Kick

Platform: Arcade (original) Commodore 64

Genre: Action

Publisher: Midway

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Warp & Warp

Warp & Warp

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

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

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

Omega Race

Omega Race

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Midway

K-Razy Shoot-Out

K-Razy Shoot-Out

Platform: Atari 8-bit (original) Atari 5200

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: K-Byte CBS Software

history

Who was the US President on December 09, 1981?

On December 09, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1981?

On December 09, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 09, 1981?

On December 09, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 9th?

December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of December. 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 December 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
  • 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
  • 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.

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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 December 1981?

December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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