Friday August 14, 1981: on this day

August 14, 1981 was the 226th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 14, 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 14, 1981, who was born and died on August 14, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 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 14th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 1981?


August 14, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 226th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1981 can also be written as 8/14/1981 in the US and as 14/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

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August 14, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 14, 1981:

  • Phils mike schmidt hits his 300th career hr off new york met mike scott
  • George foster hits his 8th home run into the red seats at riverfront.

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August 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 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 August 14th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 05:48 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 14, 1981?


Famous people born on August 14, 1981:

  • Kofi Kingston

    Kofi Kingston is a professional wrestler known for his success in WWE.

  • Barrett Brown

    American journalist known for his work in investigative journalism and advocacy for free speech.

  • Ray William Johnson

    Popular YouTuber and comedian known for his Equals Three show.

  • Scott Lipsky

    American tennis player.

  • Earl Barron

    American basketball player.

  • Paul Gallen

    Australian rugby league player, boxer, and sportscaster.

  • Julius Jones

    American football player.

  • Adam Grant

    Author.

  • Ray Johnson

    Youtube star.

  • Matthew Etherington

    English footballer.

  • Adrián Araujo
  • Federico Rizzo
  • Sjarhej Sasnoŭski
  • Bass Sultan Hengzt
  • Erjon Rizvanolli
  • Anna Carina
  • Moisés Aldape
  • Clément Beaune

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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August 14, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 15 days old,

or 2224 weeks

or 15568 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 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 14, 1981?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1981.

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August 14, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1981:

  • Idabell Allen

    Idabell Allen was an American track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting and long jump.

  • Dudley Nourse

    South african cricketer (born in 1910).

  • Karl Böhm

    Austrian director and conductor (d. 1981).

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 14th

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August 14, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 1981:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 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 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 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:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  3. - I Don't Need You
  4. - Jessie's Girl youtube
  5. - Elvira

August 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 14, 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:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 14, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 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 14, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 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:

  1. - I'm In Love
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - Square Biz
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Shake It Up Tonight

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August 14, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Body Heat

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

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

Heartbreak High

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Warren

Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock

An American Werewolf in London

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

Prince of the City

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy, Don Billett

August 14, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Theory Z by William G. Ouchi

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License Renewed by John Gardner

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Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

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Edward X. Delaney, a retired cop, takes on a female serial murderer in this spine-tingling thriller by Lawrence Sanders (New York Times bestselling author). By day she is a middle-aged secretary

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Tar Baby

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Tar Baby, Toni Morrison's reimagining of love is ravishingly beautiful and emotionally explosive. Jadine is a black fashion model who has a white patron and white boyfriend.

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book by Jane Brody

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book

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Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.

August 14, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Venture

Venture

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Exidy

Softporn Adventure

Softporn Adventure

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Crush, Crumble and Chomp!

Crush, Crumble and Chomp!

Platform: Apple II, Atari 400/800/XL/XE, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, DOS, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Epyx

Crossfire

Crossfire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, VIC-20, IBM PCjr

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Lock 'n' Chase

Lock 'n' Chase

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Intellivision Apple II Game Boy Wii PlayStation 3 3DS Virtual Console

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Data East, Taito

history

Who was the US President on August 14, 1981?

On August 14, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1981?

On August 14, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 1981?

On August 14, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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 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.

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