Friday July 24, 1981: on this day

July 24, 1981 was the 205th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 24, 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 July 24, 1981, who was born and died on July 24, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. The One That You Love by Air Supply), movies (e.g. Carbon Copy, directed by Michael Schultz), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 24th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 24, 1981?


July 24, 1981 was a Friday and it was the 205th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1981 can also be written as 7/24/1981 in the US and as 24/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1981:

  • Mohammed ali rajai elected president of iran

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July 24, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 24, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on July 24th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 24, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 July 24, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 02:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Who was born on July 24, 1981?


Famous people born on July 24, 1981:

  • Summer Glau
    Summer Glau

    Summer Glau is an American actress known for her roles in TV series like Firefly and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Nayib Bukele

    Nayib Bukele is the current President of El Salvador, known for his progressive policies and use of Bitcoin.

  • Laydon Hewitt

    Australian tennis star who dominated the sport in the early 2000s.

  • Timmi Kääriäinen

    Finnish singer known for hit songs in the 2000s.

  • Morgan Harrington

    Journalist known for her work in investigative reporting.

  • Yogesh waran

    Yogeshwaran is a former Indian cricketer known for his exceptional spin bowling skills.

  • Dartagnan Boulanger

    French musician known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Doug Bollinger

    Australian cricketer.

  • Mark Robinson

    British actor, the girl, dies at the age of 30.

  • Samuele Riva
  • Bernard King
  • Kristen Veal
  • Jenny Barazza
  • Elisa Cusma
  • Ali Ahn
  • Michael Jacobsen
  • Osório Carvalho

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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July 24, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 8 months old,

or 512 months and 5 days old,

or 2227 weeks

or 15589 days old,

if you were born on July 24, 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 July 24, 1981?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 24, 1981.

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July 24, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1981:

  • Ian Watson
  • Greta Almroth

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

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July 24, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 1981:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 20th and July 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1981 was The One That You Love by Air Supply, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 24, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The One That You Love youtube
  2. - Bette Davis Eyes youtube
  3. - Jessie's Girl youtube
  4. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  5. - Elvira

July 24, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 24, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ghost Town
  2. - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
  3. - Can Can
  4. - One Day In Your Life
  5. - Body Talk

July 24, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

July 24, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 20th and July 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Double Dutch Bus
  2. - Give It To Me Baby
  3. - Freaky Dancin'
  4. - Love On A Two Way Street
  5. - I'm In Love

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July 24, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Carbon Copy

Carbon Copy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Dick Martin

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

Ticket to Heaven

Ticket to Heaven

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ralph L. Thomas

Starring: Nick Mancuso, Saul Rubinek, Meg Foster, Kim Cattrall

Wolfen

Wolfen

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Wadleigh

Starring: Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines

Car Crash

Car Crash

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: Joey Travolta, Ana Obregón, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, John Steiner

Country: Italy

July 24, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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:

Okres na severu

Okres na severu

Release year: 1981

Hindsight

Hindsight

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung

July 24, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

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One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert

God Emperor Of Dune

By:

Dune is alive and well after hundreds of years. Leto, the son and savior of Dune, is alive, but far from human. This is the fate of all humanity

The Beverly Hills Diet by Judy Mazel

The Beverly Hills Diet

By:

NEW BOOK. Never read! This book was found at a closing bookstore. The dust cover could have light shelf wear, or may be damaged by bookstore handling.

The Cardinal Sins by Andrew M. Greeley

The Cardinal Sins

By:

When it was first published, the Cardinal Sins became a global sensation. Andrew M. was the first to sell more than 3 million copies.

License Renewed by John Gardner

License Renewed

By:

Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!

July 24, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Asylum

Asylum

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, IBM Personal Computer

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Med Systems

Stampede

Stampede

Platform: Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

Skeet Shoot

Skeet Shoot

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (skeet shooting)

Publisher: Games by Apollo

Triple Action

Triple Action

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on July 24, 1981?

On July 24, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1981?

On July 24, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1981?

On July 24, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 1981?

July 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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