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see horoscope and birth chart for October 23, 1981What happened on Friday, October 23, 1981?
About October 23rd, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 23, 1981, Ayman al-Zawahiri was arrested in Egypt on suspicion of involvement in the assassination of President Anwar Sadat. He was later acquitted of direct involvement in the assassination but was convicted of illegal arms possession and sentenced to three years in prison. During his imprisonment, he was reportedly subjected to torture, which intensified his militancy.
- Day of the week: October 23rd, 1981 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross
- #1 UK song: It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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- October 23, 1981: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 23, 1981?
- Who was born on October 23, 1981?
- October 23, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- October 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 23, 1981?
- Back in 1981
October 23, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 23, 1981:
- Ayman al-Zawahiri arrested in Egypt On October 23, 1981, Ayman al-Zawahiri was arrested in Egypt on suspicion of involvement in the assassination of President Anwar Sadat. He was later acquitted of direct involvement in the assassination but was convicted of illegal arms possession and sentenced to three years in prison. During his imprisonment, he was reportedly subjected to torture, which intensified his militancy. source: britannica.com
- Olivier Occean: Canadian soccer player Olivier Occean is a retired Canadian professional soccer player born on October 23, 1981, in Brossard, Quebec. He played as a striker for various clubs, including Odd Grenland, Lillestrøm SK, Kickers Offenbach, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Eintracht Frankfurt, and 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Occean also earned 28 caps for the Canadian national team between 2004 and 2012, scoring six goals. source: en.wikipedia.org
October 23, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1981
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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.
Who was born on October 23, 1981?
Famous people born on October 23, 1981:
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Morgan Murphy (comedian)
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.
- Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
- Diana Ross - Endless Love
- The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up
- Sheena Easton - For Your Eyes Only
- Eddie Rabbitt - 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.
- Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin - It's My Party
- The Tweets - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
- Adam & The Ants - Prince Charming
- Altered Images - Happy Birthday
- Godley & Creme - 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 music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
- Luther Vandross - Never Too Much
- Four Tops - When She Was My Girl
- Carl Carlton - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie - Endless Love
- Rick James - Super Freak (Part I)
October 23, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.
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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?
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 23, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 23, 1981 was Waning crescent.
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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Someone born on October 23, 1981 is:
44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 12 days old,
or 2336 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16356 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1981?
There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 23rd 2026.
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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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Why 1981 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 23, 1981, a 1981 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 23, 1981 includes Ayman al-Zawahiri arrested in Egypt, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 23, 1981 included “Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)” by Christopher Cross, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 23, 1981 included On Golden Pond, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 23, 1981 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Morgan Murphy (comedian), making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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