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February 13, 1981 was the 44th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 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 February 13, 1981, who was born and died on February 13, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 13, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Celebration by Kool & The Gang), movies (e.g. Naram Garam, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 13th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 13, 1981?
- February 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
- February 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 13, 1981?
- February 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- February 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- February 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 13, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on February 13, 1981?
What day of the week was February 13, 1981?
February 13, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 44th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 13, 1981 can also be written as 2/13/1981 in the US and as 13/2/1981 in UK and Europe.
February 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 13, 1981:
- Longest sentence published by new york times-1286 words
- Rupert murdoch buys the times and the sunday times for ?12 million.
- A series of sewer explosions destroys more than two miles of streets in louisville, kentucky.
February 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 13th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 13, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 12:33 pm and setting at 03:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.
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Who was born on February 13, 1981?
Famous people born on February 13, 1981:
- Luisão
Brazilian footballer.
- Sam Burley
American middle-distance track runner.
- Matias Aguero
Argentinean-born italian rugby player.
- Shane Told
Metal singer.
- Luke Ridnour
American basketball player.
- Liam Miller
Irish footballer.
- Mattia Nalesso
- Stefan Nebel
- Arjan Sheta
- Josip Škorić
- Milan Bjegović
- Daniel Braid
- Yōsuke Fujigaya
Whose famous birthday is on February 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 13th:
![Robbie Williams]()
Robbie WilliamsBritish singer, songwriter and entertainer.
![Kasumi Arimura]()
Kasumi ArimuraJapanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.
![Peter Tork]()
Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![Kim Novak]()
Kim NovakAmerican actress who made her debut in 1954's "pushover.
![Henry Rollins]()
Henry RollinsAmerican comedian, actor, and musician (black flag).
![Stockard Channing]()
Stockard ChanningStockard channing is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as grease and the west wing.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![George Segal]()
George SegalAmerican stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".
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February 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 2 months old,
or 518 months and 10 days old,
or 2253 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15775 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 13, 1981?
There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 13, 1981.
February 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 13, 1981:
- Wacław Kuchar
- Jean Julien Weber
What famous deaths happened on February 13th?
Famous deaths on February 13th:
![David Janssen]()
David JanssenAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Martin Balsam]()
Martin BalsamAmerican actor on stage since 1935.
![Lily Pons]()
Lily PonsFrench-american opera singer and coloratura, who started her voice study at 21.
![Mae Marsh]()
Mae MarshAmerican actress who started in silent film and continued acting until her retirement in 1967.
![Marian Nixon]()
Marian NixonActress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78.
- Richard Wagner
German poet and composer who was controversially fascinating and a genius in the european artistic scene.
- Mariano José de Larra
A prominent Spanish writer and journalist of the Romantic period, known for his satirical articles criticizing Spanish society.
- Raphael Sabatini
Raphael Sabatini was an Italian-English writer known for his historical adventure novels, including 'Scaramouche' and 'Captain Blood'.
- Ramal Lal
Renowned Indian author known for his literary works in Hindi.
- Antonin Scalia
American jurist and the first italian-american supreme court justice, scalia was appointed by president reagan to replace retiring supreme...
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February 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 13, 1981:
- World Radio Day
February 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 13, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 9th and February 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
- Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
- Blondie - The Tide Is High
- Rod Stewart - Passion
February 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ultravox - Vienna
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
- John Lennon - Woman
- Rainbow - I Surrender
- Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
February 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 1981 was Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) by The Gap Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.
February 13, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 9th and February 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Aretha Franklin - United Together
February 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 13, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Naram Garam
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal
Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Clive Donner
Starring: Peter Ustinov, Lee Grant, Angie Dickinson, Richard Hatch
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Barsaat Ki Ek Raat
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Shakti Samanta
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Amjad Khan, Utpal Dutt
Eyewitness
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Peter Yates
Starring: William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods
February 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 13, 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:
Hill Street Blues
Release year: 1981
Written by: Steven Bochco, Michael Kozoll
Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Country: United States of America
Breaking Away
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Yates
Number 96
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Aloha Paradise
Release year: 1981
Country: United States of America
February 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 13, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
The Origin
By: Irving Stone
His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.
Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet
By: Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey
low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook
Cosmos
By: Carl Sagan
One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.
The Sky'S The Limit
By: Wayne Dyer
Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.
February 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 13, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cranston Manor
Pulsar
Pleiads / Pleiades
Stampede
Triple Action
Who was the US President on February 13, 1981?
On February 13, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 1981?
On February 13, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 13, 1981?
On February 13, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 13th?
February 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of February. 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 February 13th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 khash-zahedan suicide attack: a suicide bombing attack in southeastern iran kills at least 27 iranian revolutionary guards. jaish ul-adl militants claim responsibility for the attack.
- 2018 - United airlines flight 1175, which was flying to honolulu, from san francisco, lands safely at honolulu international airport in hawaii after pilots request an emergency landing due to a lost engine cowling.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: 2017 lahore suicide attack: a bomb exploded at a lahore protest rally, punjab. at least 13 people were killed, including six police officers. jamaat-ul-ahrar, a pakistani taliban splinter organization claims responsibility.
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 February 1981?
February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
