Thursday October 15, 1981: on this day

October 15, 1981 was the 288th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1981, who was born and died on October 15, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. Halloween II, directed by Rick Rosenthal), TV series (e.g. Tenko) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1981?


October 15, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 288th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1981 can also be written as 10/15/1981 in the US and as 15/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

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October 15, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1981:

  • New york yankees capture 33rd al pennant, sweeping 3 games from oakland athletics

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 10:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 15, 1981?


Famous people born on October 15, 1981:

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Elena Dementieva

    Russian tennis player.

  • Markell Johnson

    Markell Johnson is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the NBA.

  • Gautam Gambhir

    Athlete.

  • Radoslav Židek

    Slovak snowboarder.

  • Cenek Styblo

    Youtube star.

  • Guo Jingjing

    Chinese diver.

  • Abram Elam

    American football player.

  • Jingjing Guo
  • Anthony Terrell
  • Christina Santiago
  • Léa Fehner
  • Ryan Lilja
  • Kelvin Liddie
  • Jarah Al-Ataiqi
  • Ryan Liddie

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Bailee Madison
    Bailee Madison

    Bailee Madison is an actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 13 days old,

or 2215 weeks

or 15505 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1981?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1981:

  • Philip Fotheringham-Parker

    English race car driver (d. 1981).

  • Justin Jud Strunk Jr

    Comedian (laugh in), dies at 48.

  • Frank DeKova

    Actor (chief wild eagle - f troop) dies.

  • Nikolaj Morozov
  • Zoltán Huszárik

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

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


Holidays on October 15, 1981:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1981:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

October 15, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 15, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1981 was When She Was My Girl by Four Tops, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

October 15, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - When She Was My Girl
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Never Too Much
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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October 15, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

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

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Starring: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker

Country: United States of America

October 15, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

October 15, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel

The Beverly Hills Diet

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NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.

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

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

By:

Hebrew translation of the original text

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

Luciano'S Luck by Jack Higgins

Luciano'S Luck

By:

An American Mafioso, in the darkest days and hours of World War II is the only hope for the Allies to win.

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

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

Space Hawk

Space Hawk

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel

My First Alphabet

My First Alphabet

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Educational game

Publisher: Atari Program Exchange

Strange Odyssey

Strange Odyssey

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Vic 20, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, TRS-80, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Video Life

Video Life

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Life simulation game

Publisher: CommaVid

Quest 1

Quest 1

Platform: TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 800

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: SoftSide

history

Who was the US President on October 15, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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