Tuesday February 17, 1981: on this day

February 17, 1981 was the 48th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 17, 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 February 17, 1981, who was born and died on February 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton), movies (e.g. The Aviator's Wife, directed by Éric Rohmer), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 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.

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February 17, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1981:

  • Chrysler corp reports largest corporate losses in us history

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


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

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1981 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on February 17, 1981?


Famous people born on February 17, 1981:

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Pontus Segerström

    Swedish footballer (d. 2014).

  • Paris Hilton American model

    Heiress, and socialite.

  • Donielle Thompson in Wheatridge

    Colorado; gymnast (world-bronze-1995, olympics-1996).

  • Lisa Skinner in Queensland

    Australia; gymnast (olympics-1996).

  • Joseph Gordon

    Levitt; american actor.

  • Hugo Évora
  • Jonathan Gilad
  • Diego Guidi
  • John Hassall
  • Matías Ibarra
  • Gennaro Volpe
  • Paul Wasicka
  • Stefanie Stemmer

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker

    An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

  • Jim Brown
    Jim Brown

    Georgia, united states -- nfl fullback (cleveland browns), / actor ("dirty dozen").

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February 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 2 months old,

or 518 months and 3 days old,

or 2252 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15768 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 1981?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

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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February 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1981:

  • David Garnett

    Known for his novel 'Lady into Fox' and his association with the Bloomsbury Group.

  • Marcel Bezençon
  • Roberto Echevarría
  • Alfred Fitch
  • Dante Secchi
  • Alberto Zozaya
  • Alessandro Astolfi
  • Ezechiele Leandro

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Molière Jourdain

    French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

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February 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1981:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1981:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1981:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

February 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 9 To 5
  2. - I Love A Rainy Night
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Woman
  5. - The Tide Is High youtube

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.

February 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

February 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  2. - Don't Stop The Music
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It

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February 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Aviator's Wife

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

All Night Long

All Night Long

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Claude Tramont

Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Diane Ladd, Dennis Quaid

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

Fantasies

Fantasies

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Derek

Starring: Peter Hooten, Bo Derek, Anna Alexiadis, Faidon Georgitsis

Naram Garam

Naram Garam

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Starring: Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal

February 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

February 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

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Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

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The Pulitzer Prize Winner

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Century by Fred Mustard Stewart

Century

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A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

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

February 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Strategy X

Strategy X

Platform: Arcade; Atari 2600

Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Radar Rat Race

Radar Rat Race

Platform: VIC-20, MAX Machine, Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Commodore

Space Eggs

Space Eggs

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

Crossfire

Crossfire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, VIC-20, IBM PCjr

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

history

Who was the US President on February 17, 1981?

On February 17, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1981?

On February 17, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1981?

On February 17, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 1981?

February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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