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May 28, 1981 was the 148th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 28, 1981, who was born and died on May 28, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes), movies (e.g. Clash of the Titans, directed by Desmond Davis), TV series (e.g. Okres Na Severu) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 28th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 28, 1981?
- May 28, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 28, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 28, 1981?
- May 28, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 28, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- May 28, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 28, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- May 28, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 28, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 28, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 28, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 28, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on May 28, 1981?
What day of the week was May 28, 1981?
May 28, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 148th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 28, 1981 can also be written as 5/28/1981 in the US and as 28/5/1981 in UK and Europe.
May 28, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 28, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 28th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 28, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1981 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:40 am and setting at 03:42 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 19, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jun 17, 1981.
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Who was born on May 28, 1981?
Famous people born on May 28, 1981:
- Darnell Dockett
Darnell dockett is a former professional american football player known for his career with the arizona cardinals and san francisco 49ers.
- Victoria Legrand
American singer-songwriter and keyboard player (beach house).
- Arran Fernandez
Arran Fernandez is a retired footballer known for his skills on the field.
- Aaron Schock
Former U.S.
- Daniel Cabrera
Dominican-american baseball player.
- Adam Green
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (the moldy peaches).
- Eric Ghiaciuc
American football player.
- Laura Bailey
American voice actress.
- Meagan Cignoli
Youtube star.
- Uğur İnceman
German-turkish footballer.
- Derval O'Rourke
Irish hurdler.
- Laura Bailey (voice actress)
- Hitoshi Shiota
- Tom Southam
- Gábor Talmácsi
- Fritz Kalkbrenner
- Uta Kargel
- Matteo Maestrello
- Morgan McMichaels
Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:
![Kylie Minogue]()
Kylie MinogueAustralian singer, songwriter, actress.
![Cameron Boyce]()
Cameron BoyceCameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.
![Romain Duris]()
Romain DurisFrench actor, born to engineer-architect.
![Marco Rubio]()
Marco RubioAmerican politician and united states senator from florida.
![Chiara Mastroianni]()
Chiara MastroianniFrench actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.
![Carey Mulligan]()
Carey MulliganCarey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Jean-Pierre Léaud]()
Jean-Pierre LéaudFrench actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.
![Gladys Knight]()
Gladys KnightAmerican singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.
![Justin Kirk]()
Justin KirkAmerican actor known for 'Weeds' and 'Angels in America'.
May 28, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 10 months old,
or 514 months and 23 days old,
or 2238 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15668 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 28, 1981?
There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 28, 1981.
May 28, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 28, 1981:
- Bessye Bates
Dedicated educator who made significant contributions to the field of education.
- Mary Lou Williams
Black musician dies in durham, north carolina.
- Lem Billings
Lem Billings was a close friend and political aide to President John F. Kennedy.
- Stefan Wyszyński
Polish cardinal (d. 1981).
- Henry Blanke
- Frank Berryman
- Giōrgos Karatzopoulos
- John Bryan Ward-Perkins
What famous deaths happened on May 28th?
Famous deaths on May 28th:
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Phil Hartman]()
Phil HartmanCanadian-american actor.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Eric Morecambe]()
Eric MorecambeBritish comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.
![Cornelia Frances]()
Cornelia FrancesBritish actress who made her debut in 1960.
![Martha Scott]()
Martha ScottAmerican actress and producer (d.2003).
![Jean Muir]()
Jean Muir(dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.
![Lurene Tuttle]()
Lurene TuttleActress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.
![Daniela Rocca]()
Daniela RoccaActress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.
![Walter Connolly]()
Walter ConnollyActor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.
May 28, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 28, 1981:
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
- Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
- Lanfranc
- Bernard of Menthon
- Augustine of Canterbury
- William of Gellone
May 28, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 28, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 25th and May 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes
- Smokey Robinson - Being With You
- Stars On 45 - Medley
- Taste Of Honey, A - Sukiyaki
- REO Speedwagon - Take It On The Run
May 28, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 28, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Adam & The Ants - Stand And Deliver
- Starsound - Stars On 45
- Shakin' Stevens - You Drive Me Crazy
- Ennio Morricone - Chi Mai (Theme From 'Life And Times Of David Lloyd George')
- Bucks Fizz - Making Your Mind Up
May 28, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1981 was What Cha' Gonna Do For Me by Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 28, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 28, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 25th and May 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chaka Khan - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me
- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)
- Rick James - Give It To Me Baby
- A Taste Of Honey - Sukiyaki
- The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
May 28, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 28, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Clash of the Titans
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Desmond Davis
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Harry Hamlin, Claire Bloom, Maggie Smith
Country: United States of America
Road Games
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Richard Franklin
Starring: Stacy Keach, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marion Edward, Grant Page
Cannibal Ferox
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: Venantino Venantini, Lorraine De Selle, Danilo Mattei, Zora Kerova, John Bartha
Country: Italy
Green Ice
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ernest Day
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer, Omar Sharif, Domingo Ambriz
Kill and Kill Again
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Ivan Hall
Starring: James Ryan, Anneline Kriel, Michael Mayer, Marloe Scott Wilson
May 28, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Okres na severu
Release year: 1981
Hindsight
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Lee Hyun Seung
Belle and Sebastian
Release year: 1981
Directed by: Nicolas Vanier
Baila Comigo
Release year: 1981
May 28, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 28, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
License Renewed
By: John Gardner
Different cover same book. There is some edge and spine wear. Excellent condition. Shipping was quick and well packed!
Reflex
By: Dick Francis
Philip Nore, a long-time jockey, suspects that the fatal accident at the racetrack was murder. He also reveals some dark secrets about corruption, blackmail and murder.
Century
By: Fred Mustard Stewart
A century of passion is captured in a thrilling epic novel that spans the globe, from Sicilian prison cells to Fifth Avenue mansions. This is the story about an indomitable woman who lives from Brooklyn to Hollywood.
Free Fall In Crimson
By: John D. MacDonald
Free Fall in Crimson, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
Tar Baby
By: Toni Morrison
Tar Baby, Toni Morrison's reimagining of love is ravishingly beautiful and emotionally explosive. Jadine is a black fashion model who has a white patron and white boyfriend.
May 28, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 28, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Eliminator
Strategy X
Oo-Topos
Crossfire
Qix
Who was the US President on May 28, 1981?
On May 28, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1981?
On May 28, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 28, 1981?
On May 28, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 28th?
May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of May. 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 May 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
- 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
- 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.
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 May 1981?
May 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
