Wednesday January 21, 1981: on this day

January 21, 1981 was the 21st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 21, 1981, who was born and died on January 21, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 21, 1981?


January 21, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 21st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1981 can also be written as 1/21/1981 in the US and as 21/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 21, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1981:

  • Bernhard goetz is assault for 1st time on a new york subway train
  • The first de lorean dmc-12 automobile, a stainless steel sports car with gull-wing doors, rolls off the production line in dunmurry, northern ireland.
  • Production of the delorean sports car begins in dunmurry, northern ireland, united kingdom.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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The moon phase on January 21, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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Who was born on January 21, 1981?


Famous people born on January 21, 1981:

  • Gillian Chung
    Gillian Chung

    Singer-songwriter and actress from hong kong (twins).

  • Michel Teló

    Michel teló is a brazilian singer-songwriter known for his hit song 'ai se eu te pego' which became an international sensation.

  • Dany Heatley

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Izabella Miko

    Izabella miko is a polish actress known for her roles in movies such as coyote ugly and clash of the titans.

  • Wu Hanxiong

    Chinese fencer.

  • Shawn Redhage

    American-australian basketball player.

  • Jung Ryeo-won

    South korean actress.

  • David F. Sandberg

    Swedish filmmaker.

  • Andy Lee

    South korean actor and singer shinhwa.

  • Jamie Dalrymple

    English cricketer.

  • Masayuki Deai

    Japanese actor.

  • Ivan Ergić

    Serbian footballer.

  • Gillian Chung Yan-tung

    Hong kong singer (twins).

  • Serdar Özer
  • Slimus

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 6 days old,

or 2257 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15802 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 21, 1981?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 21, 1981:

  • William Findlay
  • Cuth Harrison
  • Giovanni Battista Meneghini
  • María Moliner

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

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

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


Holidays on January 21, 1981:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 19th and January 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - Love On The Rocks
  3. - The Tide Is High youtube
  4. - Guilty
  5. - Hungry Heart

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Antmusic
  3. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  4. - Stop The Cavalry

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 19th and January 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Heartbreak Hotel
  3. - United Together
  4. - Fantastic Voyage
  5. - Keep It Hot

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

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

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

Foul Play

Foul Play

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith, Rachel Roberts

Country: United States of America

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Lily Tomlin, Charles Grodin, Ned Beatty, Henry Gibson

Night School

Night School

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Hughes

Starring: Leonard Mann, Rachel Ward, Drew Snyder, Joseph R. Sicari

The Howling

The Howling

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joe Dante

Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Dennis Dugan, Christopher Stone

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

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

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

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

By:

James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

By:

low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

By:

His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

A Field Guide To The Birds by Roger Tory Peterson

A Field Guide To The Birds

By:

Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …

Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien

Unfinished Tales

By:

"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands

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

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

005

005

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Stealth game Maze game

Publisher: Sega

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

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 January 21, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1981?

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

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What is special about January 21st?

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

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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 January 1981?

January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1981 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 21, 1981