Friday October 23, 1981: on this day

October 23, 1981 was the 296th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 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 October 23, 1981, who was born and died on October 23, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Prowler, directed by Joseph Zito), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 1981?


October 23, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 296th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1981 can also be written as 10/23/1981 in the US and as 23/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

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October 23, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1981:

October 23, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 23, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 04:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on October 23, 1981?


Famous people born on October 23, 1981:

  • Priscilla Wong

    Known for her contributions to software development.

  • Leticia Dolera

    Spanish actress and director known for her work in film and television.

  • Jackie Long

    American actor and producer.

  • Daniela Alvarado

    Venezuelan actress.

  • Lee Ki-woo

    South korean actor.

  • Mirel Rădoi

    Romanian footballer.

  • Jeroen Bleekemolen

    Dutch race car driver.

  • Ben Francisco

    American baseball player.

  • Huo Siyan

    Chinese actress.

  • Shoo

    South korean singer and actress.

  • Michael Fishman

    Actor.

  • Morgan Murphy (comedian)
  • Jiang Lin
  • Marzia Caravelli
  • Olivier Occéan
  • Abiola Wabara
  • Zhong Weiping

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 23rd

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


You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 25 days old,

or 2212 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15488 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 23, 1981?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 23, 1981:

  • Reg Butler
  • Umberto Ridi
  • Raffaele Mastellari
  • Arduino Angelucci

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Shahida Jamal

    Pakistani playback singer known for her melodious voice.

  • Koichi Kawakita

    Renowned astronomer who discovered numerous comets.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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


Holidays on October 23, 1981:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 19th and October 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Too Much
  2. - When She Was My Girl
  3. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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

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

The Prowler

The Prowler

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joseph Zito

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger

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

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

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

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

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

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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.

Social Studies by Fran Lebowitz

Social Studies

By:

Social Studies

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality by Shere Hite

The Hite Report On Male Sexuality

By:

"A riveting document! "NEWSWEEKOOver 7,000 men from thirteen to ninety seven years old talk about: How they see women as wives, lovers and friends; Why a majority of men love marriage, but not

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

By:

After the end of World War II a decorated sergeant Michael Wilson is admitted to the mental warfare of a Pacific military facility. There are five survivors who remain united in their devotion to Honour Langtry, their nurse.

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

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

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Strategy X

Strategy X

Platform: Arcade; Atari 2600

Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

Strange Odyssey

Strange Odyssey

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, Vic 20, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, TRS-80, TI 99/4a, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Warp & Warp

Warp & Warp

Platform: Arcade, MSX, PV-1000, Family Computer

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; JP Casio; NA Rock-Ola

Sabotage

Sabotage

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: On-Line Systems

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1981?

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

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. 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 October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1981 calendar looked like.

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