Saturday February 28, 1981: on this day

February 28, 1981 was the 59th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 1981, who was born and died on February 28, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt), movies (e.g. Blood Wedding, directed by Carlos Saura), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1981?


February 28, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1981 can also be written as 2/28/1981 in the US and as 28/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1981:

  • Calvin murphy (houston rockets) sets nba record with 78 consecutive free throws.

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February 28, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 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 February 28th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 12:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Who was born on February 28, 1981?


Famous people born on February 28, 1981:

  • Oluwadamilare Oyedeji

    Former professional basketball player.

  • Elvy Johansson

    Elvy Johansson is a Swedish entrepreneur and the co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand Filippa K..

  • Florent Serra

    French tennis player.

  • Fallon Taylor

    Entrepreneur who founded a popular lifestyle brand.

  • Erik Demaine

    Renowned for his contributions to algorithms and computational geometry.

  • Brian Bannister

    American baseball player and scout.

  • Mark Brown
  • Angelo Cervellera
  • Julija Chakimova
  • Henda Chebli
  • Abdoulaye Djire
  • Paolo Gaudio
  • Jordi López
  • Nicolas Puydebois
  • Roberto Trashorras
  • Kazuhisa Hamaoka
  • Anke Kühn
  • Nicolas Penneteau

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 1 month old,

or 517 months and 29 days old,

or 2251 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15763 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 1981?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1981.

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February 28, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1981:

  • Urban Charles Joseph Murphy
  • André Devaux
  • Albin Lesky
  • Virginia Huston
  • Álvaro Cunqueiro
  • Tono Andreu

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1981:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1981:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love A Rainy Night
  2. - 9 To 5
  3. - Woman
  4. - Celebration
  5. - Keep On Loving You youtube

February 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

February 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

February 28, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
  5. - It's A Love Thing

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February 28, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blood Wedding

Blood Wedding

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Carlos Saura

Starring: Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Carmen Villena

The Funhouse

The Funhouse

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Elizabeth Berridge, Shawn Carson, Jeanne Austin, Jack McDermott

Back Roads

Back Roads

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, Miriam Colon

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 Aviator's Wife

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

February 28, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

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

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Riker

Riker

Release year: 1981

Starring: Michael Shannon, Josh Taylor

Country: United States of America

February 28, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

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Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

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SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

Nice Girls Do by Irene Kassorla

Nice Girls Do

By:

You can be like Nice Girls and now you can too

Best Evidence by David S. Lifton

Best Evidence

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Another view of the story. Good read

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

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The Pulitzer Prize Winner

February 28, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

President Elect

President Elect

Platform: Apple II series, Atari ST series, Commodore 64, and DOS

Genre: Political simulation game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Bosconian

Bosconian

Platform: MSX, X68000

Genre: Multi-directional shooter Multi-scrolling shooter Free-roaming shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway Games

Black Hole

Black Hole

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Tokyo Denshi Sekkei

Zarzon

Zarzon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Stargate

Stargate

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, DOS, NES

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

history

Who was the US President on February 28, 1981?

On February 28, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1981?

On February 28, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1981?

On February 28, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1981?

February 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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