Saturday December 12, 1981: on this day

December 12, 1981 was the 346th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 1981, who was born and died on December 12, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 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 12th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1981?


December 12, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 12, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1981:

  • 1st closes at martin beck theater nyc after 37 performances
  • Wayne gretzky scores quickest 50th goal
  • Gambia and senegal sign agreement to be known as senegambia in february 1982.

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December 12, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Minnesota Vikings - Detroit Lions : 7 - 45
  • New York Jets - Cleveland Browns : 14 - 13
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December 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 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 12th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:07 pm and setting at 09:24 am.

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

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Who was born on December 12, 1981?


Famous people born on December 12, 1981:

  • Chinelo Okparanta

    Nigerian-American author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Eddie Kingston

    American wrestler.

  • Yuvraj Singh

    Indian cricketer.

  • Stephen Warnock

    English footballer.

  • Pedro Ríos

    Spanish footballer.

  • Andrew Whitworth

    American football player and commentator.

  • Muriel Sanchez

    French rape victim and homicide victim, 10/19/1991, at 4:00 pm.

  • Pedro Rios Maestre

    Spanish footballer.

  • Shane Costa

    American baseball player.

  • Ronnie Brown

    American football player.

  • Jeret Peterson

    American skier (d.2011).

  • Daniel Viteri
  • Simone Lupino
  • Alassane N'Dour
  • Olof Mörck
  • Ali Niknam
  • Harrison Omokoh
  • Alex Txikon

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 17 days old,

or 2206 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15448 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1981?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1981.

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December 12, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1981:

  • Pierre Bodin
  • Luigi Carluccio
  • John Leslie Mackie
  • Furio Meniconi
  • Tristano Codignola
  • Antonio Di Jorio
  • Egidio Picchiottino

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1981:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1981:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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 12, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

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When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike

Rabbit Is Rich

By:

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.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

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?

Remembrance by Danielle Steel

Remembrance

By:

After World War II, the Italian homeland of her beloved Serena, Principessa Di San Tibaldo was destroyed. Her name, her ancestry, is all that remains.

From Bauhaus To Our House by Tom Wolfe

From Bauhaus To Our House

By:

Tom Wolfe (America's most skilled satirist) examines the bizarre saga of American architecture with this sequel to The Painted Word.

December 12, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

New Rally-X

New Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Mobile phone, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Cranston Manor

Cranston Manor

Platform: Apple II, FM-7, PC-88, PC-98

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Armored Car

Armored Car

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Stern Electronics

Laser Blast

Laser Blast

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Activision

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 December 12, 1981?

On December 12, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1981?

On December 12, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1981?

On December 12, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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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Saturday December 12, 1981