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August 13, 1981 was the 225th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 13, 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 August 13, 1981, who was born and died on August 13, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Body Heat, directed by Lawrence Kasdan), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1981?
- August 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1981?
- August 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1981?
What day of the week was August 13, 1981?
August 13, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 225th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1981 can also be written as 8/13/1981 in the US and as 13/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1981:
- Last broadcast of waltons on cbs-tv
- Mary terstegge meagher swims world record 200m butterfly
August 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:48 pm and setting at 04:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.
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Who was born on August 13, 1981?
Famous people born on August 13, 1981:
- Adam Grant
Renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author.
- Jonathon Dutton
Australian actor and director.
- Eduardo Fernandes Pereira Gomes
- Federico Ferrone
- Remo Fischer
- Aftandil Hacıyev
- Joselio Hanson
- Cristina Kelder
- Benjamin Kibebe
- Irina Crasnoscioc
- Jim Piper
- Marco Pisano
- Lars Pleidrup
- Sergio Amaury Ponce
- Floriano Souza
- Eva Montesdeoca
- Daniel Deusser
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 11 days old,
or 2227 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15595 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 August 13, 1981?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1981.
August 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1981:
- Lamberto Ciavatta
- José Minella
- José Baviera
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1981:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
- Oak Ridge Boys - Elvira
August 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1981 was I'm In Love by Evelyn King, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 13, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Evelyn King - I'm In Love
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight
August 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Body Heat
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson
Country: United States of America
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Heartbreak High
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Mark Warren
Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock
An American Werewolf in London
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne
Country: United States of America
Prince of the City
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett
August 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Noble House
By: James Clavell
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 Glitter Dome
By: Joseph Wambaugh
This is the most wild bar in Chinatown. Wing, the proprietor, will steal all your bar change whenever he can.
Goodbye, Janette
By: Harold Robbins
In the male-dominated worlds of high fashion amid the destruction of war, a dynasty is built of women. A daughter pays tribute to her mother by becoming a fierce businesswoman who will not be beaten.
The Eagle'S Gift
By: Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His
The Covenant
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.
August 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 13, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)
Super Cobra
Sabotage
Sky Skipper
K-Razy Shoot-Out
Who was the US President on August 13, 1981?
On August 13, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1981?
On August 13, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1981?
On August 13, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of August. 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 August 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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 August 1981?
August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
