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April 21, 1981 was the 111th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 21, 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 April 21, 1981, who was born and died on April 21, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. The Burning, directed by Tony Maylam), TV series (e.g. Hindsight) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 21, 1981?
- April 21, 1981: What happened on that day?
- April 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 21, 1981?
- April 21, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 21, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 21, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- April 21, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 21, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 21, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 21, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 21, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on April 21, 1981?
What day of the week was April 21, 1981?
April 21, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 111th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 21, 1981 can also be written as 4/21/1981 in the US and as 21/4/1981 in UK and Europe.
April 21, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 21, 1981:
- Us furnishes us$1 billion in arms to saudi arabia.
April 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 21, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 21st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 21, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 07:15 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 April 21, 1981?
Famous people born on April 21, 1981:
- Luis Manzano
Singer and actor from the philippines.
- Nao Oikawa
Japanese actress and tv personality.
- Stephanie Larimore
American model.
- Mads Junker
Danish footballer.
- Allan Menzies
British killer who murdered a friend.
- Kim Ji-seok
- Gustavo Ávila
- Jámison Olave
- Ryan Randle
- Liad Suez
- Florin Zalomir
- Samanta Togni
- Jennifer Butler
- Kim Lammers
- Andrius Mažutis
- Toby Leonard Moore
Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:
![Elizabeth II]()
Elizabeth IIElizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.
![Tony Danza]()
Tony DanzaTony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.
![James McAvoy]()
James McAvoyScottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...
![Iggy Pop]()
Iggy PopAmerican musician, a punk rocker.
![Christian Coma]()
Christian ComaChristian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![Alana Ladd]()
Alana LaddAmerican celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.
![Claire Denis]()
Claire DenisParis, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).
![John Mortimer]()
John MortimerBritish screenwriter, barrister and author.
April 21, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 11 months old,
or 515 months and 29 days old,
or 2243 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15704 days old,
if you were born on April 21, 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 April 21, 1981?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1981.
April 21, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1981:
- Dorothy Eady
- Fernand Saivé
What famous deaths happened on April 21st?
Famous deaths on April 21st:
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Ursula Jeans]()
Ursula JeansSimla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").
![Charles 'Buddy' Rogers]()
Charles 'Buddy' RogersAmerican actor and musician (born in 1904).
![James Melton]()
James MeltonAmerican operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.
- Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...
- Lymon Twain
Lymon Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.
- Oaks Twain
Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
- Mackinsey Twain
Mackinsey Twain was a celebrated American writer and humorist, known for his iconic novels 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and 'The...
- Rmoni Simone
Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who was a...
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April 21, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 21, 1981:
- Rome - city birthday.
- Texas-San Jacinto Day
- Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
- Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
- Tiradentes - Brazil.
- Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.
Observances on April 21, 1981:
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
Saints celebrated on April 21, 1981:
- Saint Wolbodo
- Saint Konrad von Parzham
- Saint Anastasius I
- Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
April 21, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 21, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1981 was Kiss On My List by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List
- Sheena Easton - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Grover Washington Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Juice Newton - Angel Of The Morning
April 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
- Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
- Stevie Wonder - Lately
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Landscape - Einstein A-Go-Go
April 21, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 21, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- Grover Washington, Jr. - Just The Two Of Us
- Champaign - How 'bout Us
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
April 21, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 21, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Burning
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Tony Maylam
Starring: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua
Country: United States of America
Pixote
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Hector Babenco
Starring: Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino
Chashme Buddoor
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Sai Paranjape
Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Saeed Jaffrey, Rakesh Bedi
Circle of Two
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Jules Dassin
Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin, Elan Ross Gibson
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
April 21, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:
Hindsight
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
April 21, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 21, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Century
By: Fred Mustard Stewart
A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.
Creation
By: Gore Vidal
A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure-in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal's original manuscript-Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.Cyrus
Masquerade
By: Kit Williams
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.
The Company Of Women
By: Mary Gordon
"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.
April 21, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 21, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)
Galaxian 2
Spacechase
Crush, Crumble and Chomp!
Lady Bug
Who was the US President on April 21, 1981?
On April 21, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1981?
On April 21, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 21, 1981?
On April 21, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 21st?
April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:
- 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).
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 April 1981?
April 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
