Sunday May 17, 1981: on this day

May 17, 1981 was the 137th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1981, who was born and died on May 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Possession, directed by Andrzej Zulawski), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 17, 1981?


May 17, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1981 can also be written as 5/17/1981 in the US and as 17/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1981:

  • Inacent black closes at biltmore theater nyc after 14 performances
  • Islanders score 5 power play goals against flyers in a playoff
  • Kathy whitworth wins lpga coca-cola golf classic.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

Discover the Rooster personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:52 pm and setting at 05:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on May 19, 1981.

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Who was born on May 17, 1981?


Famous people born on May 17, 1981:

  • Edrik Martinez

    Renowned war correspondent who covered conflicts around the world.

  • Maclaine Fox

    Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

  • Shiri Maimon

    Israeli actress and singer.

  • Joseph Morgan

    Best known for his role as Klaus Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.

  • Chris Skidmore

    English politician and historian.

  • Giannis Taralidis

    Greek footballer.

  • Beñat Albizuri

    Spanish cyclist.

  • Leon Osman

    English footballer.

  • Lim Jeong-hee

    South korean singer.

  • RJ Helton

    American singer.

  • Cosma Shiva Hagen
  • Mario Horton
  • Davide Silvestri
  • Mohamed Saqr
  • Odair Santos
  • Vladan Grujić

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki reed is an american actress known for her role as rosalie hale in the twilight saga.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 12 days old,

or 2236 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15657 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1981?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 17, 1981:

  • Jeannette Ridlon Piccard

    First us woman free balloon pilot, dies.

  • Hugo Freidhofer

    Composer dies at age 80.

  • William Keith Chambers Guthrie
  • Viktor Grigor'evič Komissarževskij

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Wendle Ford

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 17th

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


Holidays on May 17, 1981:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1981:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1981:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Just The Two Of Us
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stand And Deliver
  2. - Stars On 45
  3. - You Drive Me Crazy
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Making Your Mind Up

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1981 was A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) by Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  5. - When Love Calls

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

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

Possession

Possession

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Sam Neill, Margit Carstensen, Heinz Bennent

Country: United States of America

Polyester

Polyester

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Waters

Starring: Divine, Tab Hunter, Edith Massey, David Samson

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

Escape from New York

Escape from New York

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence

Country: United States of America

Outland

Outland

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Hyams

Starring: Sean Connery, Frances Sternhagen, Peter Boyle, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Okres na severu

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

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

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

The White Hotel by D.M. Thomas

The White Hotel

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It's a dream of inexplicable violence and electrifying eroticism, as a young woman recounts it to her analyst, Sigmund Fréud. It's a disturbing, but not overtly graphic account of the Holocaust.

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

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The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

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Schocken Books. NY. Copyright-1979. This publication-1980. "First American edition." First printing (no later dates, number/letter lines). Blue boards with impressions of the author's initials (KW), in lower corner of frontboard.

Tar Baby by Toni Morrison

Tar Baby

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Tar Baby, Toni Morrison's reimagining of love is ravishingly beautiful and emotionally explosive. Jadine is a black fashion model who has a white patron and white boyfriend.

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

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

Battle of Atlantis

Battle of Atlantis

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Comsoft

Video Life

Video Life

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Life simulation game

Publisher: CommaVid

Super Cobra

Super Cobra

Platform: Arcade, Adventure Vision, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Atari 8-bit, Colecovision, Intellivision, MSX, Sord M5

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP/EU Konami; NA Stern; NA Entex; NA Parker Brothers

Computer Baseball

Computer Baseball

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

Genre: Computer simulation / Sports

Sabotage

Sabotage

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: On-Line Systems

history

Who was the US President on May 17, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1981?

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

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What is special about May 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 1981?

May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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