Thursday March 26, 1981: on this day

March 26, 1981 was the 85th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 26, 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 March 26, 1981, who was born and died on March 26, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rapture by Blondie), movies (e.g. Excalibur, directed by John Boorman), TV series (e.g. Belle And Sebastian) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 26th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 26, 1981?


March 26, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 85th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1981 can also be written as 3/26/1981 in the US and as 26/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

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March 26, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1981:

  • Police and albanian demonstrators battle in kosovo, yugoslavia.
  • Soyuz t-4 lands.
  • Social democratic party (uk) is founded as a party.

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March 26, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

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March 26, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 26, 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 March 26th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 26, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 26, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 26, 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 March 26, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:02 pm and setting at 09:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Who was born on March 26, 1981?


Famous people born on March 26, 1981:

  • Jay Sean
    Jay Sean

    Jay sean is a british r&b singer known for his hit songs 'down' and 'do you remember'.

  • Danis Zaripov

    Danis Zaripov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who has played in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

  • Merranda Carfrae

    Accomplished triathlete who has achieved great success in various competitions.

  • Jonathan Trott

    Jonathan Trott is a former English cricketer who played for the England cricket team and Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

  • Anaïs Mitchell

    American musician and singer.

  • Baruch Dego

    Ethiopian boxer known for his achievements in the welterweight division.

  • Benjy Davis

    British actor known for his roles in various stage productions.

  • Massimo Donati

    Italian footballer.

  • Josh Wilson

    American baseball player.

  • Sébastien Centomo

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Zayar Thaw

    Burmese rapper and politician.

  • Ai Shimizu

    Japanese voice actress and wrestler.

  • Casey Neistat

    Director.

  • Floriana Lima
  • Matt Hill
  • Federico Martorell
  • Marcin Zawada

Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

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March 26, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years and 28 days old,

or 516 months and 28 days old,

or 2247 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15734 days old,

if you were born on March 26, 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 March 26, 1981?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 26, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 26, 1981.

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March 26, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 26, 1981:

  • Cyril Dean Darlington

    Biologist (hereditary mechanism), dies aged 77.

  • Michele Bianco
  • Attilio Lapadula
  • Carola Prosperi

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Wilba Whitman

    Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...

  • Wake Whitman

    Wake Whitman was a renowned American poet and novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature.

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March 26, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 26, 1981:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 1981:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa
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March 26, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 26, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 23rd and March 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

March 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rapture youtube
  2. - Woman
  3. - The Best Of Times
  4. - Keep On Loving You youtube
  5. - Crying

March 26, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

March 26, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jealous Guy
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Kids In America
  4. - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
  5. - Shaddup You Face

March 26, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

March 26, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 26, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 23rd and March 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - It's A Love Thing
  3. - All American Girls
  4. - Being With You
  5. - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

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March 26, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 26, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Excalibur

Excalibur

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi

Country: United States of America

Nighthawks

Nighthawks

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce Malmuth, Gary Nelson

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner

Country: United States of America

Private Benjamin

Private Benjamin

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber

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

Going Ape!

Going Ape!

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jeremy Joe Kronsberg

Starring: Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito

March 26, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 26, 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:

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

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

Checking In

Checking In

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

March 26, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 26, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen

You Can Negotiate Anything

By:

Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.

Brain by Robin Cook

Brain

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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.

The Last Mafioso by Ovid Demaris

The Last Mafioso

By:

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Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

By:

Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …

Best Evidence by David S. Lifton

Best Evidence

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Another view of the story. Good read

March 26, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 26, 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

Munchman

Munchman

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Grandstand

Thief

Thief

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Mario

Mario

Platform: Arcade, Game & Watch, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Platform, puzzle, racing, RPG, party, sports, edutainment adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Oo-Topos

Oo-Topos

Platform: Apple II (original) Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Polarware

history

Who was the US President on March 26, 1981?

On March 26, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 26, 1981?

On March 26, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 26, 1981?

On March 26, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 26th?

March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of March. 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 March 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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 March 1981?

March 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1981 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 26, 1981