What happened on Tuesday February 17, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1981:

• Reagan Issues Executive Order on Regulatory Review President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order 12291, a pivotal administrative directive requiring federal agencies to conduct comprehensive cost-benefit analyses for proposed regulations, marking a significant shift in governmental regulatory approach.
• Chrysler Corporation Reports Massive Corporate Losses Chrysler Corporation announced the largest corporate financial losses in United States history, signaling significant economic challenges for the American automotive industry during the early 1980s.
• Pope John Paul II Visits the Philippines Pope John Paul II embarked on a significant pastoral visit to the Philippines, touring the predominantly Catholic nation from February 17 to 22, 1981, strengthening religious ties and engaging with local communities.

Events in 1981

February 17, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1981

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1981

February 17, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1981 can also be written as 2/17/1981 in the US and as 17/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1981 in February 1981 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1981:

• Paris Hilton

  Prominent American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman from the famous Hilton hotel family.

• Joseph Gordon-Levitt

  Acclaimed American actor known for diverse roles in television and film.

• Tiberiu Bălan
• Davide Banzato
• Gregor Bermbach
• Federico Bobba
• Deila Boni
• Kenny Brown
• T.J. Duckett
• Bernhard Eisel
• Hugo Évora
• Jonathan Gilad
• Diego Guidi
• John Hassall
• Matías Ibarra
• Baiba Skride
• Gennaro Volpe
• Paul Wasicka

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1981:

• Alessandro Astolfi
• David Garnett

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
2. Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
3. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
4. John Lennon - Woman
5. Blondie - The Tide Is High

February 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Ultravox - Vienna
2. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
3. John Lennon - Woman
4. Rainbow - I Surrender
5. Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight

February 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1981 was Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
2. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
3. Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
4. The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
5. Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1981

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Someone born on February 17, 1981 is:

44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 27 days old,

or 2308 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16157 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1981?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1981.

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