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May 14, 1981 was the 134th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 14, 1981, who was born and died on May 14, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Possession, directed by Andrzej Zulawski), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 14, 1981?
- May 14, 1981: What happened on that day?
- May 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 14, 1981?
- May 14, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 14, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- May 14, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 14, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 14, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 14, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 14, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on May 14, 1981?
What day of the week was May 14, 1981?
May 14, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 14, 1981 can also be written as 5/14/1981 in the US and as 14/5/1981 in UK and Europe.
May 14, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 14, 1981:
- 35th nba championship: boston celtics beat houston rockets, 4 games to 2.
- Nasa launches space vehicle s-192.
May 14, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 14, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 14, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1981 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 04:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.
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Who was born on May 14, 1981?
Famous people born on May 14, 1981:
- Ulys Verbeek
Dutch painter acclaimed for his vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.
- Lisa Steinberg
American adopted child, homicide victim.
- Rashaun Woods
Rashaun Woods was a talented football player known for his skills on the field.
- Pranav Mistry
Sixthsense was invented by an indian computer scientist.
- Manchester (United Kingdom)
- Blair O'Neal
- Dimitar Mirakovski
- Ricardo Chéu
- Iselin Nybø
- Júlia Sebestyén
- Michael Zahnd
- Frédéric Cloutier
- Björn Andrae
- Mohamed Diop
- Uri Kokia
- Ramón Alegre
- Sarbel
Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:
![Robert Zemeckis]()
Robert ZemeckisRobert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.
![Miranda Cosgrove]()
Miranda CosgroveMiranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.
![Waheeda Rehman]()
Waheeda RehmanWaheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
![Sofia Coppola]()
Sofia CoppolaSofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.
![Cate Blanchett]()
Cate BlanchettActress from australia.
![Patrick Bruel]()
Patrick BruelAlgerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).
![George Lucas]()
George LucasAmerican filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.
![Tim Roth]()
Tim RothBritish actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).
![Amber Tamblyn]()
Amber TamblynAmerican actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
May 14, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 11 months old,
or 515 months and 5 days old,
or 2240 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15681 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 14, 1981?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1981.
May 14, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1981:
- Juan Posadas
- Miguel Andreolo
What famous deaths happened on May 14th?
Famous deaths on May 14th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Robert Stack]()
Robert StackAmerican actor nominated for seven emmys.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
![Powers Boothe]()
Powers BootheAmerican actor (b. 1948).
![Hugh Beaumont]()
Hugh BeaumontAmerican actor and director (d. 1982).
![Enid Bennett]()
Enid BennettSilent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.
![Billie Burke]()
Billie BurkeAmerican actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.
![Lyle Alzado]()
Lyle AlzadoNfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.
- Doyle Brunson
American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.
May 14, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 14, 1981:
- St. Victor and Corona
- St. Carthach the Younger
- DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
- Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Paraguay - Flag Day.
- St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
- St. Just
- St. Engelmer
- St. Vincent of Lerins
Observances on May 14, 1981:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
May 14, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 14, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
May 14, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 14, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Starsound - Stars On 45
- Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
May 14, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.
May 14, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 14, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
- Atlantic Starr - When Love Calls
May 14, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 14, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Possession
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent
Country: United States of America
Polyester
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Waters
Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Escape from New York
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence
Country: United States of America
Outland
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Starring: Sean Connery, Frances Sternhagen, Peter Boyle, James Sikking
Country: United States of America
May 14, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Okres na severu
Release year: 1981
Hindsight
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
May 14, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 14, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Reflex
By: Dick Francis
Philip Nore, a long-time jockey, suspects that the fatal accident at the racetrack was murder. He also reveals some dark secrets about corruption, blackmail and murder.
Tar Baby
By: Toni Morrison
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.
The Eagle'S Gift
By: Carlos Castaneda
Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His
Free Fall In Crimson
By: John D. MacDonald
Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
May 14, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 14, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Eliminator
Astrosmash
Sky Skipper
Freeway
GORF
Who was the US President on May 14, 1981?
On May 14, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1981?
On May 14, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 14, 1981?
On May 14, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 14th?
May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. 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 May 14th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
- 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.
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 May 1981?
May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
