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see horoscope and birth chart for August 20, 1981What happened on Thursday, August 20, 1981?
About August 20th, 1981, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1981 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Green Door by Shakin' Stevens
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- What day of the week was August 20, 1981?
- Who was born on August 20, 1981?
- August 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 20, 1981?
- Back in 1981
What day of the week was August 20, 1981?
August 20, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1981 can also be written as 8/20/1981 in the US and as 20/8/1981 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 20, 1981?
Famous people born on August 20, 1981:
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Michael RadyAmerican actor who has appeared in various television series and films, building a steady career in the entertainment industry.
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August 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1981:
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August 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- Joey Scarbury - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
- Kenny Rogers - I Don't Need You
- Pointer Sisters - Slow Hand
- Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl
August 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Shakin' Stevens - Green Door
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics
- Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
- Aneka - Japanese Boy
- Soft Cell - Tainted Love
August 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Stacy Lattisaw - Love On A Two Way Street
- Teena Marie - Square Biz
- Larry Graham - Just Be My Lady
- Cheryl Lynn - Shake It Up Tonight
August 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1981 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 12:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.
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Someone born on August 20, 1981 is:
44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 16 days old,
or 2345 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16421 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1981?
There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1981.
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Cinema from the world of August 20, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 20, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Ben Barnes, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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