Tuesday October 20, 1981: on this day

October 20, 1981 was the 293rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 20, 1981, who was born and died on October 20, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Prowler, directed by Joseph Zito), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 20th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 20, 1981?


October 20, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1981 can also be written as 10/20/1981 in the US and as 20/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

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October 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 20, 1981:

  • 1st nba game at meadowlands arena, new jersey nets lose to new york knicks 103-99
  • 3 members of weather underground arrested for armored truck robbery
  • Bomb attack on antwerp belgium synagogue, 1 dead, 80 injured
  • Two police officers and a brink's armored car guard are killed during an armed robbery carried out by members of the black liberation army and weather underground in nanuet, new york.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 20th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 20, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 03:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 20, 1981?


Famous people born on October 20, 1981:

  • Willis McGahee

    Former NFL running back who had a successful career with multiple teams.

  • Ashish J. Thakkar

    Founder of Mara Group and Mara Foundation, known for his work in technology and entrepreneurship in Africa.

  • Dimitris Papadopoulos

    Greek footballer.

  • Francisco Javier Rodríguez

    Mexican footballer.

  • Heikki Kovalainen

    Driver.

  • Elka Graham
  • Alireza Abbasfard
  • Alfonso Di Benedetto
  • Kaori Kobayashi
  • Oļegs Matvejevs
  • Stefan Nystrand
  • Takumi Wada
  • Mario José Villarreal Moreno

Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg

    American rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.

  • Takayuki Yamada
    Takayuki Yamada

    Takayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.

  • Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen

    American actor.

  • John Krasinski
    John Krasinski

    American screenwriter, actor, and director.

  • Dannii Minogue
    Dannii Minogue

    Danii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.

  • Richard Loncraine
    Richard Loncraine

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Nargis Fakhri
    Nargis Fakhri

    Nargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

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


You are 42 years 5 months old,

or 509 months and 9 days old,

or 2214 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15501 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 20, 1981?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 20, 1981:

  • Mary Chase

What famous deaths happened on October 20th?

Famous deaths on October 20th:

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster

    Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Joel McCrea
    Joel McCrea

    American actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.

  • Jack Elam
    Jack Elam

    American actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

  • Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Michael Massee
    Michael Massee

    American actor (b. 1952)[55].

  • Eberhard Feik
    Eberhard Feik

    German actor (tatort) dies at 50.

  • Basil Radford
    Basil Radford

    Actor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.

  • Junko Tabei

    Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.

  • Lynard Skynard

    Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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


Holidays on October 20, 1981:

  • October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
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October 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 20, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 19th and October 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 20, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Too Much
  2. - When She Was My Girl
  3. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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

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

The Prowler

The Prowler

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joseph Zito

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger

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

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

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

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

The Last Days Of America by Paul Erdman

The Last Days Of America

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Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

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

Goodbye, Janette by Harold Robbins

Goodbye, Janette

By:

In the male-dominated worlds of high fashion amid the destruction of war, a dynasty is built of women. A daughter pays tribute to her mother by becoming a fierce businesswoman who will not be beaten.

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

By:

When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

The Soul Of A New Machine by Tracy Kidder

The Soul Of A New Machine

By:

Computers have evolved since 1981 when Tracy Kidder recorded the comedy, drama, and excitement that one company tried to bring to market a microcomputer.

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

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

President Elect

President Elect

Platform: Apple II series, Atari ST series, Commodore 64, and DOS

Genre: Political simulation game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Radar Rat Race

Radar Rat Race

Platform: VIC-20, MAX Machine, Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Commodore

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, MSX2, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Sharp X1, Apple IIGS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Apple II California Pacific Computer Co. Origin Systems Atari 8-bit Sierra On-line Commodore 64 Origin Systems DOS Origin Systems Electronic Arts MSX2 Pony Canyon FM Towns Fujitsu Apple IIGS Vitesse I

GORF

GORF

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Midway

K-Razy Shoot-Out

K-Razy Shoot-Out

Platform: Atari 8-bit (original) Atari 5200

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: K-Byte CBS Software

history

Who was the US President on October 20, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 20, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 20th?

October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of October. 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 October 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
  • 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),

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history

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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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