Friday December 11, 1981: on this day

December 11, 1981 was the 345th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 11, 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 11, 1981, who was born and died on December 11, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 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 11th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 11, 1981?


December 11, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 345th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1981 can also be written as 12/11/1981 in the US and as 11/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 11, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 1981:

  • Argentine president / general roberto viola flees
  • Spacelab i arrives at kennedy space center.
  • Washington capitals' biggest margin of victory (9) beating toronto maple leafs 11-2.
  • El mozote massacre: armed forces in el salvador kill an estimated 900 civilians in an anti-guerrilla campaign during the salvadoran civil war.

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December 11, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th 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 11, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 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 11th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 11, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:06 pm and setting at 08:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.

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Who was born on December 11, 1981?


Famous people born on December 11, 1981:

  • Hamish Blake
    Hamish Blake

    Australian comedian.

  • Holly Smale

    British writer famous for the 'Geek Girl' series of young adult novels.

  • Destin Sandlin

    Known for his educational YouTube channel Smarter Every Day.

  • Javier Saviola

    Argentinian footballer who played as a forward for top clubs.

  • Libbi Bosworth

    American track and field athlete known for her success in the 800 meters.

  • Jeff McComsey

    American illustrator and author.

  • Rebekkah Brunson

    American basketball player and coach.

  • Jason Kennedy

    American journalist.

  • Paul Medhurst

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Nikki Benz

    Ukrainian-born canadian pornographic actress.

  • Zacky Vengeance

    American guitarist (avenged sevenfold).

  • Kevin Phillips

    American producer and actor.

  • Carlie Butler
  • Jobie Dajka
  • Zacky Vengeance (Zachary James Baker

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

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December 11, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 14 days old,

or 2210 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15476 days old,

if you were born on December 11, 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 11, 1981?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 11, 1981.

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December 11, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 11, 1981:

  • Raymond Rouleau
  • Xavier Grall

What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 11th

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December 11, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 1981:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 1981:

  • International Mountain Day
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December 11, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 11, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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 11, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 11, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling

The Cinderella Complex

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This article discusses the psychological need of many women for someone to take care of them and for women to learn how to get out of this dependency.

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

By:

Bread upon the Waters

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 Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

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Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

December 11, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 11, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Thief

Thief

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Softporn Adventure

Softporn Adventure

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Sabotage

Sabotage

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Madness and the Minotaur

Madness and the Minotaur

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Radio Shack

history

Who was the US President on December 11, 1981?

On December 11, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1981?

On December 11, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 1981?

On December 11, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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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 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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