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February 21, 1981 was the 52nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 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 February 21, 1981, who was born and died on February 21, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton), movies (e.g. The Aviator's Wife, directed by Éric Rohmer), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 21, 1981?
- February 21, 1981: What happened on that day?
- February 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 21, 1981?
- February 21, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 21, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- February 21, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 21, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- February 21, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 21, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 21, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 21, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 21, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on February 21, 1981?
What day of the week was February 21, 1981?
February 21, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 21, 1981 can also be written as 2/21/1981 in the US and as 21/2/1981 in UK and Europe.
February 21, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 21, 1981:
- Yorkshire ripper peter sutcliffe, murderer of 13 women, captured
- Japan launches hinotori satellite to study solar flares
- Nasa launches comstar d-4.
- Charles rocket, portraying the gunshot victim in a saturday night live parody of the "who shot j.r." plot on the program dallas, said, "i'd like to know who the fuck did it," during the live feed of the "goodnights" segment. afterward, everyone except eddie murphy and joe piscopo was fired.
February 21, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 21, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 21, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 21, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:25 pm and setting at 08:43 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.
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Who was born on February 21, 1981?
Famous people born on February 21, 1981:
![Shauna Macdonald]()
Shauna MacdonaldShauna Macdonald is a Scottish actress best known for her roles in horror films.
- Floor Jansen
Floor jansen is a dutch singer, songwriter, and vocal coach, best known as the lead vocalist of the symphonic metal band nightwish.
- Jun Kaname
Japanese actor.
- Amandine Bégot
- Eugene Katchalov
- Lynn Loyns
- Giovanni Truppi
- Tsuyoshi Wada
- Thomas Beck
- Francesca Galizia
- Isaac Jové
Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:
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Alan RickmanAlan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.
![Jordan Peele]()
Jordan PeeleJordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...
![Jennifer Love Hewitt]()
Jennifer Love HewittJennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...
![Ashley Greene]()
Ashley GreeneAshley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.
![Ellen Page]()
Ellen PageEllen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Mélanie Laurent]()
Mélanie LaurentFrench actress, director, singer, and writer.
![Christine Ebersole]()
Christine EbersoleTony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.
![Kelsey Grammer]()
Kelsey GrammerAmerican actor.
![William Baldwin]()
William BaldwinAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
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February 21, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 1 month old,
or 517 months and 27 days old,
or 2251 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15761 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 21, 1981?
There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 21, 1981.
February 21, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 21, 1981:
- Ahmad II bin Rashid Al Mu'alla
- Muhtar Başoğlu
What famous deaths happened on February 21st?
Famous deaths on February 21st:
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Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![Ina Claire]()
Ina ClaireStage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.
![Louis Hayward]()
Louis HaywardJohannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).
- Malcolm X
American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.
- Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...
- Cherica Easton
Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.
- Malik El Shabazz
Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.
- Hattye Moen
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Herberta Lackner
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
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February 21, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 21, 1981:
- Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
- International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).
Saints celebrated on February 21, 1981:
- Saint Pepin of Landen
- Saint Randoald
February 21, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 21, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
- Eddie Rabbitt - I Love A Rainy Night
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- John Lennon - Woman
- Blondie - The Tide Is High
February 21, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 21, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ultravox - Vienna
- Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face
- John Lennon - Woman
- Rainbow - I Surrender
- Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
February 21, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1981 was Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) by The Gap Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.
February 21, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 16th and February 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Gap Band - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
- Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
- Lakeside - Fantastic Voyage
- The Jacksons - Heartbreak Hotel
- Stevie Wonder - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
February 21, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 21, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Aviator's Wife
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière
All Night Long
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Jean-Claude Tramont
Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Diane Ladd, Dennis Quaid
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Fantasies
Release year: 1981
Directed by: John Derek
Starring: Peter Hooten, Bo Derek, Anna Alexiadis, Faidon Georgitsis
Naram Garam
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Starring: Amol Palekar, Swaroop Sampat, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal
February 21, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Hill Street Blues
Release year: 1981
Written by: Steven Bochco, Michael Kozoll
Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking
Country: United States of America
Number 96
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Andrew Davis
February 21, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 21, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
Brain
By: Robin Cook
Both suspected something was amiss in the medical research center they were working at. Both wondered why a young, beautiful woman died during an operation.
The Sky'S The Limit
By: Wayne Dyer
Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.
Congo
By: Michael Crichton
This adventure took place in the Congolese jungle, and included a scientific breakthrough, the search for diamonds, and the mythical ruins of a city. Karen Ross is the leader of the American expedition, determined to find her husband and retrieve …
February 21, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 21, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Kick
Protector
Jawbreaker
Space Fury
Round-Up
Who was the US President on February 21, 1981?
On February 21, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1981?
On February 21, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 21, 1981?
On February 21, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 21st?
February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:
- 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
- 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
- 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.
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 February 1981?
February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
