Friday July 17, 1981: on this day
July 17, 1981 was the 198th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is July 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 July 17, 1981, who was born and died on July 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Ticket to Heaven, directed by Ralph L. Thomas), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 17, 1981?
- July 17, 1981: What happened on that day?
- July 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 17, 1981?
- July 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- July 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 17, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on July 17, 1981?
What day of the week was July 17, 1981?
July 17, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 1981 can also be written as 7/17/1981 in the US and as 17/7/1981 in UK and Europe.
July 17, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 1981:
- This is burlesque closes at princess theater nyc after 28 performances
- Fulton county (atlanta) grand jury indicts wayne b william 23 year old photographers, for murder of 2 of 28 blacks killed in atlanta
- Israeli bombers destroy plo / al-fatah headquarters in beirut
- Israeli aircraft bomb beirut, destroying multi-storey apartment blocks containing the offices of plo associated groups, killing approximately 300 civilians and resulting in worldwide condemnation and a u.s. embargo on the export of aircraft to israel.
- A structural failure leads to the collapse of a walkway at the hyatt regency in kansas city, missouri, killing 114 people and injuring more than 200.
- The opening of the humber bridge by hm the queen in england.
July 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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July 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:54 pm and setting at 06:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.
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Who was born on July 17, 1981?
Famous people born on July 17, 1981:
- Mélanie Thierry
French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.
- Janova Williams
Renowned tennis player with multiple Grand Slam titles.
- Tanikka Brent
Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.
- Tyniesha Taylor
Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Catlynn Powell
Contemporary artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings.
- Ethen Carter
Ethen Carter is a talented musician known for his unique style.
- Devry Henderson
Devry Henderson was a talented football player known for his speed and agility on the field.
- Hely Ollarves
Venezuelan track and cross athlete.
- Elpida Romantzi
Greek archer.
- Brian Celio
Novelist.
- Raigo Toompuu
Estonian shot putter.
- Joel Jones
- Veronica Giannone
- Noemi Cantele
- Pamela Pezzutto
- Jonas Källman
- Anthony West
- Daniel Pérez Moreno
Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:
- David Hasselhoff
David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.
- Mithun Chakraborty
Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Donald Sutherland
Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.
- Phyllis Diller
American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
- Diahann Carroll
American actress, singer and recording artist.
- Lucie Arnaz
American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.
- Eric Winter
American actor and model.
- Art Linkletter
Canadian entertainer.
- James Cagney
American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.
- Phoebe Snow
American singer-songwriter, snow released her first album in 1975.
July 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 8 months old,
or 512 months and 12 days old,
or 2228 weeks
or 15596 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1981?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 17, 1981.
July 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 17, 1981:
- Giuseppe Abbruzzese
- Sam Bartram
- Semёn Iosifovič Derevjanskij
What famous deaths happened on July 17th?
Famous deaths on July 17th:
- Billie Holiday
American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.
- Elaine Stritch
American actress with a varied and long career.
- Walter Cronkite
American broadcaster.
- Geraldine Fitzgerald
Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).
- Anastasia Romanov
Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.
- Katheren Graham
Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
- John Coltrane
American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.
- Dorothia Dix
Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.
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July 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 17, 1981:
- Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
- Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
- South Korea - Constitution Day
- Feast Day of St Cynllo
- Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
- Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
July 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 13th and July 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
July 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
July 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
July 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Ghost Town
- Starsound - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
- Bad Manners - Can Can
- Michael Jackson - One Day In Your Life
- Imagination - Body Talk
July 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.
July 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- Stephanie Mills - Two Hearts
- Cameo - Freaky Dancin'
- Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper
July 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 17, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
July 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 17, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
July 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 17, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on July 17, 1981?
On July 17, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1981?
On July 17, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 17, 1981?
On July 17, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 17th?
July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
- 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
- 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.
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 July 1981?
July 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.