Saturday August 15, 1981: on this day

August 15, 1981 was the 227th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1981, who was born and died on August 15, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1981?


August 15, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1981 can also be written as 8/15/1981 in the US and as 15/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1981 in August 1981 calendar

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August 15, 1981: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 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 15th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:10 pm and setting at 06:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Who was born on August 15, 1981?


Famous people born on August 15, 1981:

  • Brendan Hansen

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for his breaststroke prowess.

  • Braxton Sutter

    Professional wrestler known for his time in Impact Wrestling.

  • Óliver Pérez

    American baseball player.

  • Ray William Johnson

    Actor.

  • Song Ji-hyo

    Tv actress.

  • Lee Sang-yoon
  • Silvan Zurbriggen
  • Lisa McInerney
  • Jorge Caballero
  • Mara Darmousli
  • Fúlvio Chiantia de Assis
  • Im Dong-hyun
  • Oh Jin-hyek
  • Jurij Bykov

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 4 days old,

or 2222 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15557 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1981?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1981.

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August 15, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1981:

  • Jørgen Løvset

    Norwegian gynaecologist and academic (b. 1896).

  • Carol Ryrie Brink

    American author (b. 1895).

  • John H. Reese
  • Roberto Mazzetti
  • Alfred Hamilton Barr Jr.
  • Augusto Galli
  • Carlo Gero di Urach
  • Mattia Cerruti
  • Carlo Buscaglia
  • Alfredo Marchionneschi

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

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August 15, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1981:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

License Renewed by John Gardner

License Renewed

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

The Art Of Japanese Management by Richard Tanner Pascale and Anthony G. Athos

The Art Of Japanese Management

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This course teaches you how to make the most of Japanese business methods.

The Third Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Third Deadly Sin

By:

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

The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling

The Cinderella Complex

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This article discusses the psychological need of many women for someone to take care of them and for women to learn how to get out of this dependency.

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

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"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

August 15, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Computer Baseball

Computer Baseball

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

Genre: Computer simulation / Sports

Warp & Warp

Warp & Warp

Platform: Arcade, MSX, PV-1000, Family Computer

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; JP Casio; NA Rock-Ola

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1981?

On August 15, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1981?

On August 15, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1981?

On August 15, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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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