Wednesday May 20, 1981: on this day

May 20, 1981 was the 140th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 1981, who was born and died on May 20, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Green Ice, directed by Ernest Day), 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 20th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1981?


May 20, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1981 can also be written as 5/20/1981 in the US and as 20/5/1981 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1981:

  • Ipswich town wins 10th uefa cup at amsterdam.

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May 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 07:34 am.

The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.

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Who was born on May 20, 1981?


Famous people born on May 20, 1981:

  • Rachel Platten
    Rachel Platten

    Pop singer.

  • Icker Casillas

    Legendary Spanish goalkeeper known for his successful career at Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

  • Xiong Jing

    Xiong Jing is a former Chinese badminton player who won gold medals in women's doubles at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.

  • Shanty Casillas

    Shanty Casillas is a former Spanish professional soccer goalkeeper who played for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

  • Lindsay Taylor

    American basketball player.

  • Sean Conlon

    English singer-songwriter (five).

  • Dax Guevarra

    Filipino politician who served in various government positions.

  • Mark Winterbottom

    Driver of a race car in australia.

  • Morgan Knabe

    Canadian swimmer.

  • Kensuke Tanaka

    Japanese baseball player.

  • Georges St-Pierre

    Athlete.

  • Josephine Forsman
  • Olesja Veličko
  • Wu Ying
  • Silvino João de Carvalho
  • Pascal Berenguer
  • Leonardo Di Lorenzo
  • Najla bint Hamad Al Khalifa

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months and 5 days old,

or 2240 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15681 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 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 20, 1981?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 20, 1981.

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May 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1981:

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

  • Noboru Nakamura
  • Giorgio Giaretta

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

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May 20, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1981:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1981:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1981:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  2. - Being With You
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Medley

May 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 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 18th and May 24th.

May 20, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
  2. - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
  3. - Sukiyaki
  4. - Give It To Me Baby
  5. - When Love Calls

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May 20, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Green Ice

Green Ice

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ernest Day

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz

Kill and Kill Again

Kill and Kill Again

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ivan Hall

Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson

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

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

May 20, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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

Another Life

Another Life

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

May 20, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

License Renewed by John Gardner

License Renewed

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Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!

The Company Of Women by Mary Gordon

The Company Of Women

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"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.

Maria Callas by Arianna Stassinopoulos

Maria Callas

By:

Millions of people still love Maria Callas, the great soprano (1923-1977).

The Eagle'S Gift by Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle'S Gift

By:

Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His

Paper Money by Adam Smith

Paper Money

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Paper Money

May 20, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Kong

Crazy Kong

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Falcon/Zaccaria

Asteroids Deluxe

Asteroids Deluxe

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Strange Odyssey

Strange Odyssey

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Vic 20, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, TRS-80, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker

Platform: Computers: Atari 800, Apple II, Commodore 64, PC Consoles: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze chase

Publisher: On-line Systems, Tigervision (Atari 2600 port)

Skeet Shoot

Skeet Shoot

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (skeet shooting)

Publisher: Games by Apollo

history

Who was the US President on May 20, 1981?

On May 20, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1981?

On May 20, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1981?

On May 20, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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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