Monday April 27, 1981: on this day

April 27, 1981 was the 117th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 27, 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 April 27, 1981, who was born and died on April 27, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1981?


April 27, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 117th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1981 can also be written as 4/27/1981 in the US and as 27/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

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April 27, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 1981:

  • Xerox introduces the xerox 8010 star information system. it features graphics display, word processor, mouse, laser printer, ethernet, and software for combining text and graphics priced at about $16,000, the computer is not a commercial success. during its lifetime, 100,000 units are produced.
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April 27, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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April 27, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 April 27, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 02:13 am and setting at 01:23 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 27, 1981?


Famous people born on April 27, 1981:

  • Joey Gathright

    American baseball player.

  • Patrik Gerrbrand

    Swedish footballer.

  • Fabrizio Faniello

    Maltese singer-songwriter.

  • Sandy Mölling
  • Shōhei Ikeda
  • Hilde Marie Kjersem
  • Wang Xinxin
  • André Luciano da Silva
  • Michalīs Kounounīs
  • Gianpiero Contestabile
  • Dang Ye-seo
  • Christoph Dreier
  • Roberto Bissonnette

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 10 months old,

or 514 months and 21 days old,

or 2238 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15667 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 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 April 27, 1981?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1981.

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April 27, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1981:

  • Enrico Martino

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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April 27, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1981:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 1981:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Morning Train (Nine To Five)
  2. - Just The Two Of Us
  3. - Being With You
  4. - Angel Of The Morning
  5. - Kiss On My List

April 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Making Your Mind Up
  2. - This Ole House
  3. - Lately
  4. - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
  5. - Einstein A-Go-Go

April 27, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 27, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Being With You
  2. - Sukiyaki
  3. - Just The Two Of Us
  4. - How 'bout Us
  5. - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)

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April 27, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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 Burning

The Burning

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tony Maylam

Starring: Brian Matthews, Leah Ayres, Brian Backer, Larry Joshua

Country: United States of America

Pixote

Pixote

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino

Chashme Buddoor

Chashme Buddoor

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sai Paranjape

Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Saeed Jaffrey, Rakesh Bedi

Circle of Two

Circle of Two

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jules Dassin

Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Norma Dell'Agnese, Donann Cavin, Elan Ross Gibson

April 27, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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

Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Nicolas Vanier

Baila Comigo

Baila Comigo

Release year: 1981

April 27, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Best Evidence by David S. Lifton

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The Company Of Women by Mary Gordon

The Company Of Women

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"A brilliant, breathtakingly written novel." The Philadelphia Inquirer Felicitas Maria Taylor, intelligent, charming and desperate, was raised by five religious women and a controversial priest.

Masquerade by Kit Williams

Masquerade

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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.

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

Answer As A Man by Taylor Caldwell

Answer As A Man

By:

Jason Garrity has been fighting intolerance and injustice all his life. He is a man who strives for power, money and love. He will have financial security and the means to enjoy his new hotel.

April 27, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 27, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)

Munchkin (Europe) K.C. Munchkin! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Ice hockey

Publisher: Activision

Pulsar

Pulsar

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter game

Solar Fox

Solar Fox

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: CBS Electronics

Qix

Qix

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari Lynx, Commodore 64, DOS, FM-7, Game Boy, Mobile Phone, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC

Genre: Action

Publisher: NA Taito; NA Atari (Home computers); NA Telegames (Lynx); JP Takara (FM-7); WW Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on April 27, 1981?

On April 27, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1981?

On April 27, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1981?

On April 27, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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 April 1981?

April 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Monday April 27, 1981