What happened on Tuesday, February 17, 1981?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1981:

• Reagan issues Executive Order 12291 on federal regulation On February 17, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order 12291, titled "Federal Regulation," aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance agency accountability, and provide presidential oversight of the regulatory process. The order mandated that agencies conduct cost-benefit analyses for major regulations and established the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee this process. source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Reagan's Executive Order 12291 transforms regulatory landscape On February 17, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order 12291, titled "Federal Regulation," which mandated that federal agencies conduct cost-benefit analyses for major regulations and submit them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This order aimed to reduce regulatory burdens, increase agency accountability, and ensure well-reasoned regulations. It revoked previous orders and was later superseded by Executive Order 12866 in 1993. source: archives.gov
• Pope John Paul II's visit to the Philippines begins with Mass at Manila Cathedral On February 17, 1981, Pope John Paul II began his first papal visit to the Philippines by celebrating Mass at the Manila Cathedral. During the Mass, he addressed the Philippine Episcopate and Asian Bishops, emphasizing the importance of the Church's mission in the region. The visit also included a meeting with women religious at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, where the Pope addressed the women religious of the Philippines. source: vatican.va

Events in 1981

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

LIFE magazines from February 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

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• Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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• Jonathan Gilad
• Stefanie Stemmer
• Gregor Bermbach
• Gennaro Volpe
• Deila Boni
• Federico Bobba
• Davide Banzato
• Baiba Skride
• Tiberiu Bălan
• Hugo Évora
• Paul Wasicka
• T.J. Duckett
• Kenny Brown
• Matías Ibarra
• Diego Guidi
• Pontus Segerström

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1981:

• David Garnett
• Alessandro Astolfi

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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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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Someone born on February 17, 1981 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 20 days old,

or 2372 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16606 days old,

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

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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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