Wednesday April 29, 1981: on this day

April 29, 1981 was the 119th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 29, 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 29, 1981, who was born and died on April 29, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 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 29th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 29, 1981?


April 29, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 119th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1981 can also be written as 4/29/1981 in the US and as 29/4/1981 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1981 in April 1981 calendar

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April 29, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 29, 1981:

  • Peter sutcliffe admits he is the yorkshire ripper (murdered 13 women).

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April 29, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th 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 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 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 April 29th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 29, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 29, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 03:40 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 29, 1981?


Famous people born on April 29, 1981:

  • Alex Vincent
    Alex Vincent

    American actor.

  • Reggie Love

    Reggie Love is an American political aide who served as the personal aide to President Barack Obama.

  • George McCartney

    Northern irish footballer.

  • Tom Smith

    English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (editors & magnus).

  • Emilie Mondor

    Canadian athlete (d. 2006).

  • Jessica Alba

    Actress.

  • Lisa Allen

    English chef.

  • Dražen Gović
  • Elisa Amoruso
  • Jay Smith
  • Brian Dzingai
  • Mustapha Harram
  • Wilfried Niflore
  • Luciana Porini
  • Tomáš Slavík
  • Brandon Brooks

Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:

  • Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman

    American actress.

  • Daniel Day-Lewis
    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer

    American actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...

  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Samantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Katherine Langford
    Katherine Langford

    Katherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.

  • Master P
    Master P

    Master p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...

  • Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld

    American comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.

  • Andre Agassi
    Andre Agassi

    American tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Tino Rossi
    Tino Rossi

    French singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.

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April 29, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 11 months old,

or 515 months

or 2239 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15675 days old,

if you were born on April 29, 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 29, 1981?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 29, 1981.

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April 29, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 29, 1981:

  • Felix Pollaczek
  • Mabel Trunnelle

What famous deaths happened on April 29th?

Famous deaths on April 29th:

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Leena Chandavarkar
    Leena Chandavarkar

    Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.

  • Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke

    Actress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.

  • Joanna Barnes
    Joanna Barnes

    American actress and writer (b. 1934).

  • James Gamble

    Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.

  • Alleyne Lovelace

    Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.

  • Guila Bustabo

    Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sonika Chauhan

    Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.

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April 29, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 29, 1981:

  • International Dance Day.
  • Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
  • Greenery Day (1989-2006).
  • Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.

Saints celebrated on April 29, 1981:

  • Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
  • Saint Hugh of Cluny
  • Saint Catherine of Siena
  • Saint Wilfred the Younger
  • Saint Peter of Verona
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April 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 29, 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 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1981 was Morning Train (Nine To Five) by Sheena Easton, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 29, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 29, 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 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 1981 was Making Your Mind Up by Bucks Fizz, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 29, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 29, 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 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 1981 was Being With You by Smokey Robinson, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

April 29, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 29, 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 29, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 29, 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 29, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 29, 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 29, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 29, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Best Evidence by David S. Lifton

Best Evidence

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Another view of the story. Good read

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

By:

low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

Paper Money by Adam Smith

Paper Money

By:

Paper Money

Creation by Gore Vidal

Creation

By:

A sweeping novel of politics, war, philosophy, and adventure-in a restored edition, featuring never-before-published material from Gore Vidal's original manuscript-Creation offers a captivating grand tour of the ancient world.Cyrus

Maria Callas by Arianna Stassinopoulos

Maria Callas

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Millions of people still love Maria Callas, the great soprano (1923-1977).

April 29, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 29, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Frogger

Frogger

Platform: Arcade various

Genre: Overhead view action

Publisher: JP Sega; NA Sega-Gremlin; EU Sega

Strategy X

Strategy X

Platform: Arcade; Atari 2600

Genre: Vertically scrolling shooter

Publisher: Konami

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Apple Panic

Apple Panic

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, PC booter, VIC-20

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle

Publisher: Brøderbund

Castle Wolfenstein

Castle Wolfenstein

Platform: Apple II, DOS, Atari 400/800, Commodore 64

Genre: Stealth, action-adventure, shooter

Publisher: Muse Software

history

Who was the US President on April 29, 1981?

On April 29, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1981?

On April 29, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 29, 1981?

On April 29, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 29th?

April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
  • 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
  • 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.

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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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