Saturday February 14, 1981: on this day

February 14, 1981 was the 45th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

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

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What day of the week was February 14, 1981?


February 14, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 45th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1981 can also be written as 2/14/1981 in the US and as 14/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 14, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 1981:

  • Stardust disaster: a fire in a dublin nightclub kills 48 people

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


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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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The moon phase on February 14, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 04:25 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 14, 1981?


Famous people born on February 14, 1981:

  • Amai Liu

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Randy de Puniet

    French motorcycle racer.

  • Angelo Sotira

    Co-founder of DeviantArt, an online art community.

  • Kara Lawson

    Former WNBA player and current basketball coach, excelling in the sport.

  • Beth Ditto

    American singer known for her powerful voice and activism.

  • Brad Halsey

    American baseball player (d. 2014).

  • Matteo Brighi

    Italian footballer.

  • Ayako Hamada

    Mexican-japanese wrestler.

  • Erin Torpey

    American singer and actress.

  • Steven Grayhm
  • Daniel Brückner
  • Joe Cullen
  • Josef Jindřišek
  • Matías Mantilla
  • Darroh Sudderth

Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg

    Simon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...

  • Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore

    Freddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...

  • Rob Thomas
    Rob Thomas

    American musician (matchbox twenty).

  • Meg Tilly
    Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.

  • Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson

    American actress and singer on stage, tv and film.

  • Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont

    French actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira

    Tv actress.

  • Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs

    American television personality.

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


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 5 days old,

or 2252 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15770 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 14, 1981?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 14, 1981:

  • Esteban Canal
  • José Martínez González
  • José Caeiro
  • Pepe Martínez

What famous deaths happened on February 14th?

Famous deaths on February 14th:

  • Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan

    French television and film actor.

  • Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman

    Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.

  • Tom Burke
    Tom Burke

    American runner (born 1875).

  • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

    Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

  • Hiren Mukherjee

    Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  • David Hilbert

    Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days.

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

  • Wahneta Trotter

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Lavontay Johnson

    Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..

  • Crews Allen

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

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

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


Holidays on February 14, 1981:

  • Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
  • Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
  • Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
  • Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
  • Western World - Valentine's Day.
  • Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
  • Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.

Saints celebrated on February 14, 1981:

  • Saint Abraham (d. 422)
  • Saint Valentine (d. 422).
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February 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 14, 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:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - 9 To 5
  3. - I Love A Rainy Night
  4. - The Tide Is High youtube
  5. - Passion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 14, 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:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

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

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

The R&B music chart on February 14, 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:

  1. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  2. - Fantastic Voyage
  3. - Don't Stop The Music
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - United Together

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

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

Naram Garam

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

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

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

Barsaat Ki Ek Raat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Rakhee Gulzar, Amjad Khan, Utpal Dutt

Eyewitness

Eyewitness

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: William Hurt, Sigourney Weaver, Christopher Plummer, James Woods

February 14, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 14, 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

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Aloha Paradise

Aloha Paradise

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

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

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

Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien

Unfinished Tales

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"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

By:

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.

The Clan Of The Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Clan Of The Cave Bear

By:

This moving novel is full of beauty and power and tells the story of people, relationships and the limits of love. PBS's The Great American ReadThrough Jean M. nominated this novel as one of America’s most loved novels.

Brain by Robin Cook

Brain

By:

Both suspected something was amiss in the medical research center they were working at. Both wondered why a young, beautiful woman died during an operation.

Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

By:

Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.

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

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

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Ice hockey

Publisher: Activision

Pyramid of Doom

Pyramid of Doom

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Computer Baseball

Computer Baseball

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Computer simulation / Sports

Mystery Fun House

Mystery Fun House

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Atari 400, Atari 800, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

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

history

Who was the US President on February 14, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 14, 1981?

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

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What is special about February 14th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
  • 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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 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.

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