Friday August 21, 1981: on this day

August 21, 1981 was the 233rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 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 August 21, 1981, who was born and died on August 21, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. They All Laughed, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. The Kid Super Power Hour With Shazam!) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1981?


August 21, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1981 can also be written as 8/21/1981 in the US and as 21/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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.

Discover the personality of August born.

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August 21, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 August 21st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:57 pm and setting at 01:50 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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Who was born on August 21, 1981?


Famous people born on August 21, 1981:

  • Cameron Winklevoss

    Cameron Winklevoss is an American entrepreneur and investor, best known for his involvement in the founding of Facebook and his investments...

  • Tyler Winklevoss

    Co-founder of Winklevoss Capital Management and known for his involvement in Facebook's early days.

  • Ross Thomas

    Prolific writer of crime fiction novels.

  • Jarrod Lyle

    Australian professional golfer known for his talent and perseverance.

  • Ben Barnes

    Actor.

  • Collie Buddz

    (colin harper), reggae & dancehall musician.

  • Tarek Moussa

    Reality star.

  • Michael Rady

    Actor.

  • Mike Candys
  • Christian Münzner
  • Benjamín Ruíz
  • Salih Sadir
  • Gustavo Savoia
  • Trent Seven
  • Silvio Spann
  • Alessandro Beltrami
  • EL Seed
  • Fabio Ceresa
  • Joe Gebbia

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 7 days old,

or 2222 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15560 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 21, 1981?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1981.

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August 21, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1981:

  • Ilina Zhivkova

    Ilina Zhivkova was a Bulgarian novelist and short story writer who explored themes of identity and social issues.

  • Kaka Kalelkar

    Indian hindi writer(b. 1885).

  • Michael Devine

    Irish republican hunger strike participant (d. 1981).

  • Hermann Schey

    German/netherlands singer dies at 85.

  • Eddie Byrne
  • Oscar Stamet
  • Karel Průcha
  • Mario Galli

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1981:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1981:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  3. - I Don't Need You
  4. - Slow Hand
  5. - Jessie's Girl youtube

August 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 21, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 21, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - Square Biz
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Shake It Up Tonight

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August 21, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They All Laughed

They All Laughed

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter

Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bonerz

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, Susan Clark

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

Body Heat

Body Heat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Warren

Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock

August 21, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!

The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!

Release year: 1981

Starring: Maylo McCaslin, Barry Gordon, Dawn Jeffory, Burr Middleton

Country: United States of America

August 21, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book by Jane Brody

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book

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Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

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.

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

Gorky Park

By:

"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces

How To Make Love To A Man by Alexandra Penney

How To Make Love To A Man

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QUESTION ANY MAN. If you can convince him, he will likely tell you that he wants to be loved as much as being a wife.

August 21, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armored Car

Armored Car

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Stern Electronics

Frogger

Frogger

Platform: Arcade various

Genre: Overhead view action

Publisher: JP Sega; NA Sega-Gremlin; EU Sega

Bosconian

Bosconian

Platform: MSX, X68000

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Multi-scrolling shooter Free-roaming shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway Games

Radar Rat Race

Radar Rat Race

Platform: VIC-20, MAX Machine, Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Commodore

Lock 'n' Chase

Lock 'n' Chase

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Intellivision Apple II Game Boy Wii PlayStation 3 3DS Virtual Console

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Data East, Taito

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1981?

On August 21, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1981?

On August 21, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1981?

On August 21, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. 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 August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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