Monday October 12, 1981: on this day

October 12, 1981 was the 285th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 12, 1981, who was born and died on October 12, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. Halloween II, directed by Rick Rosenthal), TV series (e.g. Tenko) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 12, 1981?


October 12, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 285th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1981 can also be written as 10/12/1981 in the US and as 12/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

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October 12, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1981:

  • Marlowe opens at rialto theater nyc for 48 performances
  • 15th country music association award

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

NFL - American Football

  • Miami Dolphins - Buffalo Bills : 21 - 31
zodiac

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 06:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Who was born on October 12, 1981?


Famous people born on October 12, 1981:

  • Engin Akyürek
    Engin Akyürek

    Turkish actor.

  • Tom Guiry
    Tom Guiry

    American actor.

  • Manessa McLeod

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Sneha (actress)

    Sneha is an indian actress known for her work in tamil, telugu, and malayalam films.

  • Shola Ameobi

    Nigerian-english footballer.

  • Brian J. Smith

    American actor.

  • Brian Kerr

    Scottish footballer and manager.

  • Sun Tiantian

    Chinese female tennis player.

  • Marcel Hossa

    Slovak ice hockey player.

  • Giuseppe Lanzone

    American rower.

  • Conrad Smith

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Ayesha Omer

    Tv actress.

  • Sneha

    Indian model and actress.

  • Julie McNiven

    Actress.

  • Dan Oster

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 16 days old,

or 2215 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15508 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 12, 1981?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 12, 1981:

  • Julius Eisenecker
  • Umberto Spadaro
  • Luigi Vitto
  • Antonio Romañá Pujó

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

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


Holidays on October 12, 1981:

  • Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
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October 12, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1981 was When She Was My Girl by Four Tops, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 12, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When She Was My Girl
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Never Too Much
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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

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

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

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

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

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

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

Luciano'S Luck by Jack Higgins

Luciano'S Luck

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An American Mafioso, in the darkest days and hours of World War II is the only hope for the Allies to win.

Theory Z by William G. Ouchi

Theory Z

By:

Fascinating

Keep It Simple by Marian Burros

Keep It Simple

By:

The New York Times food columnist offers more than 200 recipes for simple-to-prepare dishes. This includes meals for vegetarians, dieters and large groups.

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.

How To Make Love To A Man by Alexandra Penney

How To Make Love To A Man

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QUESTION ANY MAN. If you can convince him, he will likely tell you that he wants to be loved as much as being a wife.

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

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

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

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

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

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Video Hustler

Video Hustler

Platform: Arcade Game (reissue: Xbox 360)

Genre: Sports simulation – pool

Publisher: Konami (reissue: Microsoft)

Sabotage

Sabotage

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Robby Roto

Robby Roto

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bally/Midway

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 12th?

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

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1981 calendar looked like.

Monday October 12, 1981