Monday February 23, 1981: on this day

February 23, 1981 was the 54th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 23, 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 23, 1981, who was born and died on February 23, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt), movies (e.g. Blood Wedding, directed by Carlos Saura), 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 23rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 1981?


February 23, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 54th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1981 can also be written as 2/23/1981 in the US and as 23/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1981:

  • People magazine features drug ordeal of mackenzie and papa john phillips
  • Spanish coup under lieutenant-colonel antonio tejero molina fails.
  • In spain, antonio tejero attempts a coup d'etat by capturing the spanish congress of deputies.

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February 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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.

Discover the personality of February born.

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February 23, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 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 February 23rd, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 09:38 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 23, 1981?


Famous people born on February 23, 1981:

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Gareth Barry

    English footballer.

  • Seth Gold

    Reality star.

  • Dylan Ryder

    American porn actress.

  • Charles Tillman

    American football player.

  • Mai Nakahara

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Cédric Bellec

    French criminal sentenced to life imprisonment for torturing and then brutally killing his foster parents, aima (c)e, and philippe narra...

  • Jan Böhmermann
    Jan Böhmermann
  • Michaël Erpelding
  • Jeffrey Leiwakabessy
  • Hal Luscombe
  • Malgosia Majewska
  • Davide Marchini
  • Cody Mattern
  • Thomas Moriggl
  • Kimmo Muurinen
  • Diego Saccà
  • Jaakko Tallus

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

  • Marie-Josée Croze
    Marie-Josée Croze

    Marie-josée croze is a canadian actress known for her roles in the barbarian invasions and munich.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 23rd

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February 23, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 6 days old,

or 2248 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15740 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 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 23, 1981?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1981.

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February 23, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1981:

  • Shep Fields
  • Albert Dejonghe
  • Nan Shepherd

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • John Keats

    An english romantic poet.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • John Quincy Adams

    The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Jaquarious Washington

    Jaquarious 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 February 23rd

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February 23, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 1981:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 1981:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love A Rainy Night
  2. - 9 To 5
  3. - Woman
  4. - Celebration
  5. - Keep On Loving You youtube

February 23, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 23, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

February 23, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 23, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
  5. - It's A Love Thing

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February 23, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blood Wedding

Blood Wedding

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Carlos Saura

Starring: Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Carmen Villena

The Funhouse

The Funhouse

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Elizabeth Berridge, Shawn Carson, Jeanne Austin, Jack McDermott

Back Roads

Back Roads

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, Miriam Colon

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

The Aviator's Wife

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

February 23, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Riker

Riker

Release year: 1981

Starring: Michael Shannon, Josh Taylor

Country: United States of America

February 23, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coming Currency Collapse by Jerome F. Smith

The Coming Currency Collapse

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How to Avoid the Currency Collapse

The Last Mafioso by Ovid Demaris

The Last Mafioso

By:

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Brain by Robin Cook

Brain

By:

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.

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

By:

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.

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

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SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

February 23, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 23, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Platform: TI-99/4A

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Texas Instruments

Apple Panic

Apple Panic

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, PC booter, VIC-20

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle

Publisher: Brøderbund

Solar Fox

Solar Fox

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: CBS Electronics

Zarzon

Zarzon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Crush, Crumble and Chomp!

Crush, Crumble and Chomp!

Platform: Apple II, Atari 400/800/XL/XE, Commodore 64, Commodore VIC-20, DOS, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Epyx

history

Who was the US President on February 23, 1981?

On February 23, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1981?

On February 23, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 1981?

On February 23, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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 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.

Discover how February 1981 calendar looked like.

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