Sunday September 13, 1981
US date format: 9/13/1981, UK date format: 13/9/1981
It was Sunday, under the sign of Virgo (see zodiac on September 13, 1981). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Koldo Fernandez and Lauren Williams.
In that special week of September people in US were listening to Endless Love by Diana Ross.
In UK Tainted Love by Soft Cell was in the top 5 hits.
Prem Geet, directed by Sudesh Issar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981
while Theory Z by William G. Ouchi was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Willo the Wisp.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Vanguard or Asylum.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1981, at September 13 across the years or at September 1981 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of September 13, 1981?
Holidays
- 1999 - Lunar nuclear waste dump explodes, sending the Moon hurtling into deep space in Space: 1999
- RC Saints - St John Chrysostom
- Roman festivals - epulum Iovis: banquet of Jupiter, on the ides during the Ludi Romani
- 2000 - Second Impact in Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Events
- 33rd Emmy Awards: Taxi, Hill St. Blue, Judd Hirsh and Isabel Sanford wins
- Jan Stephenson wins LPGA United Virginia Bank Golf Classic
- Atlanta Falcons tie record of 31 points in fourth quarter (vs Green Bay Packers).
Famous Birthday
Spanish cyclist.
American pornographic actress.
Canadian wrestler.
Wrestler.
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Famous Deaths
publisher of Manchester Union Leader,...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Das Boot
Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen
Starring: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch
Country: United States of America
Prem Geet
Directed by: Sudesh Issar
Starring: Raj Babbar, Anita Raj, Rajni Sharma, Showkar Janaki
An American Werewolf in London
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher, Griffin Dunne
Country: United States of America
Prince of the City
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett
Gallipoli
Directed by: Peter Weir
Starring: Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of September 13, 1981?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Sport Games on September 13, 1981
NFL
American Football- Atlanta Falcons - Green Bay Packers : 31 - 17
- Buffalo Bills - Baltimore Colts : 35 - 3
- Chicago Bears - San Francisco 49ers : 17 - 28
- Cincinnati Bengals - New York Jets : 31 - 30
- Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 10 - 13
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Willo the Wisp
Au bon beurre
Directed by: Edouard Molinaro
Treasure Hunt
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Postman Pat
Directed by: Mike Disa
Only Fools and Horses....
Written by: John Sullivan
Starring: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If September 13, 1981 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in September 1981?
- LIFE: Artificial Heart
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Meryl Streep -- Sep. 7, 1981
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8761
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Gorky Park
By: Martin Cruz Smith
“Brilliant . . . enough enigmas within enigmas within enigmas to reel the mind.”–The New YorkerA triple murder in a Moscow amusement center: three corpses found frozen in the snow, faces
The Lord God Made Them All
By: James Herriot
The triumphant conclusion to the legendary seriesWith each book more engaging than the last, James Herriot once again brings us the magical beauty of Yorkshire through his uplifting experiences as a
Cujo
By: Stephen King
The #1 national bestseller for Stephen King’s rabid fans, Cujo “hits the jugular” (New York Times) with the story of a friendly Saint Bernard that is bitten by a sick bat.
The Third Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
Retired cop Edward X. Delaney takes on a female serial killer in this spine-tingling masterwork of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Lawrence Sanders By day, she’s a middle-aged secretary
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Ice Hockey
Vanguard
Alpine Ski
Asylum
K-Razy Shoot-Out
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 13, 1981?
On September 13, 1981 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is September 13, 1981?
On September 13, 1981 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on September 13, 1981?
On September 13, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 13, 1981?
On September 13, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 13, 1981?
On September 13, 1981 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 13, 1981?
On September 13, 1981 several famous people were born including, Koldo Fernandez, August, Lauren Williams.
Which famous people died on September 13, 1981?
Famous people died on September 13, 1981 include, William Loeb.
What was the number one song in September 13, 1981?
The number one song in the week of September 13, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross in US and Tainted Love by Soft Cell in UK.
What were the top hits on September 13, 1981?
The top hits on September 13, 1981 were Endless Love by Diana Ross, Slow Hand by Pointer Sisters, Stop Draggin' My Heart Around by Stevie Nicks in US and Tainted Love by Soft Cell, Prince Charming by Adam & The Ants, Japanese Boy by Aneka in UK.
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