Friday January 16, 1981: on this day

January 16, 1981 was the 16th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1981, who was born and died on January 16, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Foul Play, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1981?


January 16, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 16th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1981 can also be written as 1/16/1981 in the US and as 16/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 16, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1981:

  • John lennon releases woman in the uk
  • Boxer leon spinks is mugged, his assailants even take his gold teeth.
  • Protestant gunmen shoot and wound bernadette devlin mcaliskey and her husband.
  • Ivan lendl intentionally loses a match in the volvo masters in order to avoid having to play bj�rn borg.

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January 16, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1981 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:48 pm and setting at 04:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Who was born on January 16, 1981?


Famous people born on January 16, 1981:

  • Paul Rofe

    Australian cricketer.

  • Jamie Lundmark

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Bobby Zamora

    English footballer.

  • Nick Valensi

    American guitarist (the strokes).

  • Paul Mulders
  • Vlad Munteanu
  • Marta Roure
  • Lorena Zuleta
  • Beatrice Caggiula
  • Roberto Morentin
  • David García de la Cruz
  • Aruna
  • Nicholas «Nick» Valensi
  • Mỹ Tâm (Phan Thị Mỹ Tâm

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 9 days old,

or 2257 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15805 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1981?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 16, 1981.

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January 16, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1981:

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Archibald Motley

    Archibald Motley was an African-American painter known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of urban life.

  • Italo Zamberletti
  • Dino Castellano
  • Jack Frendo Azzopardi

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Oskar Barnack

    Invented the Leica camera, which revolutionized the field of photography and became a standard for many photographers.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1981:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - Love On The Rocks
  3. - Guilty
  4. - The Tide Is High youtube
  5. - Hungry Heart

January 16, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - Stop The Cavalry

January 16, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

January 16, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Fantastic Voyage
  5. - Keep It Hot

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January 16, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Charles Grodin, Ned Beatty, Henry Gibson

Night School

Night School

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Leonard Mann, Rachel Ward, Drew Snyder, Joseph R. Sicari

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 Howling

The Howling

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

January 16, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 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 Stories Of Ray Bradbury by Ray Bradbury

The Stories Of Ray Bradbury

By:

Ray Bradbury is a remarkable writer, with over 100 stories. These have earned him an enormous international readership and placed him among the best and most enduring writers.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

Swanson On Swanson by Gloria Swanson

Swanson On Swanson

By:

She was once the most well-known woman in the world but still managed to be a loving mother. Admired by some of the most talented men in the world, as well as those who are not from screen.

A Field Guide To The Birds by Roger Tory Peterson

A Field Guide To The Birds

By:

Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …

January 16, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Make Trax

Make Trax

Platform: Arcade (original), Famicom, Neo Geo Pocket Color

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Kural Samno (Japan) Williams (North America) Karateco / Exidy (Europe)

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Asylum

Asylum

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, IBM Personal Computer

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Med Systems

Computer Baseball

Computer Baseball

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

Genre: Computer simulation / Sports

Round-Up

Round-Up

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Centuri/Taito

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1981?

On January 16, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1981?

On January 16, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1981?

On January 16, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 January 1981?

January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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