Sunday June 14, 1981
US date format: 6/14/1981, UK date format: 14/6/1981
It was Sunday, under the sign of Gemini (see birth chart on June 14, 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 Lonneke Engel and Kevin McBride (footballer).
In that special week of June people in US were listening to Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes.
In UK Being With You by Smokey Robinson was in the top 5 hits.
Stripes, directed by Ivan Reitman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1981
while God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Okres na severu.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Computer Baseball or GORF.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of June 14, 1981?
Holidays
- Flag Day (United States)
- Liberation Day (Falkland Islands)
- International Weblogger's Day ? Celebration of the work of webloggers around the world
- World Blood Donor Day [7] ? Celebration of blood donation on the birthdate of Karl Landsteiner, who discovered ABO blood groups
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Events
- 27th LPGA Championship won by Donna Caponi Young
- No Nukes concert at Hollywood Bowl
Famous Birthday
- Lonneke Engel: Dutch model.
- Kevin McBride (footballer)
- Guillaume Meurice
- Chris Evans: Actor.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Stripes
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Starring: Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates
Country: United States of America
For Your Eyes Only
Directed by: John Glen
Starring: Roger Moore, Carole Bouquet, Topol, Lynn-Holly Johnson
Country: United States of America
Dragonslayer
Directed by: Matthew Robbins
Starring: Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam
Country: United States of America
Pétrole! Pétrole!
Directed by: Christian Gion
Starring: Jean-Pierre Marielle, Bernard Blier, Catherine Alric, Henri Guybet
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss Osbourne
Directed by: Walerian Borowczyk
Starring: Udo Kier, Marina Pierro, Patrick Magee, Gérard Zalcberg
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of June 14, 1981?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Stars On 45 - Medley
- Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Ray Parker Jr. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- Gino Vannelli - Living Inside Myself
- George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
- Neil Diamond - America
- REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
- Franke & The Knockouts - Sweetheart
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
- Kate Robbins & Beyond - More Than In Love
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Champaign - How 'Bout Us
Top #10 R&B songs
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
- Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
- Shalamar - Make That Move
- Change - Paradise
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Stanley Clarke/George Duke - Sweet Baby
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Okres na severu
Hindsight
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
Belle and Sebastian
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Bellamy
Written by: Ron McLean
Starring: John Stanton, Tim Elston, James Condon, Brian Young
Country: Australia
Holiday Island
Days to next June 14
If June 14, 1981 is your birthday you're 39 years, 3 months, 17 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 8 months, 13 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in June 1981?
- LIFE: Planets
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Savings Plans -- June 8, 1981
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8748
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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God Emperor Of Dune
By: Frank Herbert
Centuries have passed on Dune, and the planet is green with life. Leto, the son of Dune's savior, is still alive but far from human, and the fate of all humanity
Century
By: Fred Mustard Stewart
An entire century is carved into a passionate epic novel that sweeps from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, this is the story of an indomitable
The Company Of Women
By: Mary Gordon
"A superb, stunningly written novel." The Philadelphia InquirerRaised by five intensely religious women and a charismatic, controversial priest, sheltered from the secular world, Felicitas Maria Taylor is intelligent, charming, and desperate
Reflex
By: Dick Francis
Longtime jockey Philip Nore suspects that a racetrack photographer's fatal accident was really murder--and unravels some nasty secrets of corruption, blackmail, and murder.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Borderline
Solar Fox
Computer Baseball
Pleiads / Pleiades
GORF
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on June 14, 1981?
On June 14, 1981 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is June 14, 1981?
On June 14, 1981 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on June 14, 1981?
On June 14, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 14, 1981?
On June 14, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 14, 1981?
On June 14, 1981 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on June 14, 1981?
On June 14, 1981 several famous people were born including, Lonneke Engel, Kevin McBride (footballer), Guillaume Meurice.
What was the number one song in June 14, 1981?
The number one song in the week of June 14, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes in US and Being With You by Smokey Robinson in UK.
What were the top hits on June 14, 1981?
The top hits on June 14, 1981 were Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, Medley by Stars On 45, Sukiyaki by Taste Of Honey, A in US and Being With You by Smokey Robinson, One Day In Your Life by Michael Jackson, More Than In Love by Kate Robbins & Beyond in UK.
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