Thursday November 12, 1981: on this day

November 12, 1981 was the 316th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 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 November 12, 1981, who was born and died on November 12, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 12, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Venom, directed by Piers Haggard), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 12th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 12, 1981?


November 12, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 316th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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November 12, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 12, 1981:

  • Pilin leon of venezuela, crowned 31st miss world
  • Billy martin named american league manager of the year (oakland athletics).
  • Second shuttle mission, first time a spacecraft is launched a second time (columbia 2).
  • Space shuttle program: mission sts-2, utilizing the space shuttle columbia, marks the first time a manned spacecraft is launched into space twice.

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November 12, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 12th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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November 12, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:41 pm and setting at 08:28 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 November 12, 1981?


Famous people born on November 12, 1981:

  • Chez Reavie

    Professional golfer known for his skill on the PGA Tour.

  • Jazzy Beatz

    Jazzy Beatz is an American DJ and record producer known for his work in the electronic music scene.

  • Mads Laursen

    Mads Laursen is a Danish entrepreneur and the co-founder of the fintech company Lunar.

  • Sandrine Cassini

    Sandrine Cassini is a French journalist who has worked for various media outlets, including France 24 and RFI.

  • Mads Svaneborg

    Mads Svaneborg is a Danish politician who has served as a member of the Folketing, the Danish parliament, since 2019.

  • Jaana Beck

    American writer known for her captivating storytelling in fiction and non-fiction works.

  • Sergio Floccari

    Italian footballer.

  • DJ Campbell

    English footballer.

  • Annika Becker

    German pole vaulter.

  • Tomasz Bednarek
  • Jung Chang-yong
  • Lu Feng
  • Marcel Augusto Ortolan
  • Leonardo Talamonti
  • Gibril Wilson
  • Dudley Campbell

Whose famous birthday is on November 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 12th:

  • Grace Kelly
    Grace Kelly

    Grace Kelly was an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III.

  • Ryan Gosling
    Ryan Gosling

    Canadian actor, director and writer.

  • Cote de Pablo
    Cote de Pablo

    Cote de Pablo is a Chilean-American actress and entrepreneur, best known for her role as Ziva David on the CBS television series NCIS.

  • Anne Hathaway
    Anne Hathaway

    American actress, who starred in dramatic films like brokeback mountain and havoc in 2005.

  • Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally

    Megan mullally is an american actress and singer best known for her role as karen walker on the tv show will & grace.

  • Tonya Harding
    Tonya Harding

    American competition skater, who won her first national title in 1991 with a daring triple-axel.

  • Radha Mitchell
    Radha Mitchell

    Producer and actress from australia.

  • Kim Hunter
    Kim Hunter

    American actress who made her screen debut in 1943's "the seventh victim.

  • Wallace Shawn
    Wallace Shawn

    American actor known for his roles in 'The Princess Bride' and 'Toy Story'.

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

See more famous people and celebrities born on November 12th

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 7 days old,

or 2214 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15499 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 12, 1981?

There are 207 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 12, 1981:

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Michele Orecchia
  • Herman Pilnik
  • James Corson
  • William Holden (William Franklin Beedle Jr.

What famous deaths happened on November 12th?

Famous deaths on November 12th:

  • Jonathan Brandis
    Jonathan Brandis

    American actor and director.

  • Penny Singleton
    Penny Singleton

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Gabriele Tinti
    Gabriele Tinti

    Gabriele tinti was an italian actor known for his roles in italian cinema and television.

  • Eve Arden
    Eve Arden

    Eve Arden was an American actress known for her role as the principal in the TV series 'Our Miss Brooks.

  • Mahmoud Abdel Aziz
    Mahmoud Abdel Aziz

    Egyptian actor (b. 1946).

  • Stan Lee

    Co-creator of Marvel Comics and a pioneer in the comic book industry.

  • Welma Rudolph

    Welma Rudolph was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

  • Pasty Ruth

    Renowned boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • William Shafter

    American general known for leading the Spanish-American War.

  • Meshilem Lichtenstein

    Notable physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

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


Holidays on November 12, 1981:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Lieven (Leafwini, Lebuin); Josaphat Kuncevyc
  • Also see November 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • National Holiday: Sun Yat-Sen (observed in China and Taiwan)
  • In the Back To The Future film trilogy, November 12, 1955 is a key date. It is the date of the "famous Hill Valley lightning storm" which sends Marty McFly back to 1985 in his DeLorean time machine, and the date Marty gets his parents together. In Back to the Future Part II, Marty and Doc Brown return to this date to stop Biff Tannen from changing history. Doc Brown hyposthesizes that this date might hold some special significance, being the temporal junction point for the entire space-time
  • Bahá'f Faith: Holy Day, Bahá'u'lláh
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November 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 12, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 9th and November 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 12, 1981 was Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 9th and November 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Private Eyes youtube
  2. - Start Me Up
  3. - Physical youtube
  4. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  5. - Tryin' To Live My Life Without You (Live)

November 12, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 12, 1981 was Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, according to the music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

November 12, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 9th and November 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Under Pressure
  2. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  3. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Joan Of Arc

November 12, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 12, 1981 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Roger, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 9th and November 15th.

November 12, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 9th and November 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  3. - Never Too Much
  4. - Controversy
  5. - Let's Groove

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November 12, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 12, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Venom

Venom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Piers Haggard

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Nicol Williamson, Sarah Miles

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

Frankenstein Island

Frankenstein Island

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jerry Warren

Starring: Robert Clarke, Steve Brodie, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Christopher

Ragtime

Ragtime

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Milos Forman

Starring: James Cagney, Elizabeth McGovern, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Brad Dourif

Country: United States of America

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Friz Freleng

Starring: Mel Blanc, Stan Freberg, June Foray, Ralph James

November 12, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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

November 12, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Elvis by Albert Goldman

Elvis

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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.

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.

No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman

No Time For Tears

By:

There is no time for tears

Pathfinders by Gail Sheehy

Pathfinders

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Through personal case studies, analysis, and examples, this article examines creative, original, and extensive ways to successfully overcome adult life's crises by drawing upon one's inner resources

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

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

Armored Car

Armored Car

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Stern Electronics

Apple Panic

Apple Panic

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, PC booter, VIC-20

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle

Publisher: Brøderbund

Quest 1

Quest 1

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 800

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: SoftSide

Snafu

Snafu

Platform: Intellivision, Aquarius

Genre: Arcade, snake game

Publisher: Mattel

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 November 12, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 12, 1981?

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

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What is special about November 12th?

November 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of November. 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 November 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israel and hamas exchange missile firing, with 300 rockets launched from gaza in three hours.
  • 2017 - 2017 in the central african republic - a grenade attack on a peace concert in bangui (central african republic) kills 7 and injures 20,
  • 2016 - 2016 khuzdar bombing in pakistan: a bomb blast in the shah noorani shrine in hub, lasbela district of balochistan, pakistan killed at least 52 people and left more than 100 others injured. isil claimed responsibility. (the news) (geo tv) (daily pakistan),

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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 November 1981?

November 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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