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About July 29th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Amphitheater is dedicated
  • Day of the week: July 29th, 1981 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Sanjay Dutt, Jean-Hugues Anglade
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield
  • #1 UK song: Ghost Town by The Specials
  • Popular movie: Gallipoli directed by Peter Weir

More about July 29th, 1981? See below for more news and curiosities on July 29th, 1981.

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What day of the week was July 29, 1981?


July 29, 1981 was a Wednesday and it was the 210th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1981 can also be written as 7/29/1981 in the US and as 29/7/1981 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 1981:

  • Cleveland metroparks zoo amphitheater is dedicated
  • Iran ex-president bani sadr flees to paris
  • Prince charles of england weds lady diana spencer.
  • A worldwide television audience of around 750 million people watch the wedding of charles, prince of wales, and lady diana spencer at st paul's cathedral in london.
  • After impeachment on june 21, abolhassan banisadr flees with massoud rajavi to paris, in an iranian air force boeing 707, piloted by colonel behzad moezzi, to form the national council of resistance of iran.

July 29, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 08:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1981.

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Who was born on July 29, 1981?


Famous people born on July 29, 1981:

  • Fernando Alonso

    Two-time Formula 1 World Champion known for his exceptional driving skills.

  • Meygan Simmons

    Renowned basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Kasumi Arakawa

    Olympic gold medalist in figure skating.

  • Jette van der Lende

    Talented Dutch actress recognized for her versatile performances in film and television.

  • Emily Bauer

    American actress, singer and dancer.

  • Andrés Madrid

    Argentinian footballer.

  • Troy Perkins

    American soccer player.

  • Matt Grice

    American mixed martial artist and american police officer.

  • Willie Green

    Athlete.

  • Jennie Thompson

    Wichita falls, texas -- gymnast (jr national champ 93, olympics - 1996).

  • Imad Ibn Ziaten

    Master sergeant imad ibn-ziaten (30), an off-duty paratrooper in 1er parachute logistics regiment (1er(c)giment de train parachutiste), was...

  • Dyana Liu

    Taiwanese-american actress.

  • Adam Byrnes
  • Simidele Adeagbo
  • Davide Sinigaglia
  • Aleš Kranjc
  • Armando Reyes

Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:

  • Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.

  • Jean-Hugues Anglade
    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    French actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.

  • Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi

    Radha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Clara Bow
    Clara Bow

    American actress.

  • Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner

    American actress, born in the theater arts.

  • Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings

    Canadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Robert Fuller
    Robert Fuller

    Robert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

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


You are 42 years 9 months old,

or 513 months and 11 days old,

or 2232 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15626 days old,

if you were born on July 29, 1981.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1981?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 29, 1981:

  • Marcellene Stolz

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

  • Tilly Bodelsen

    Contributed to the study of variable stars.

  • Robert Moses

    American urban planner, the northern state parkway and southern state parkway were designed by american urban planners (d. 1981).

  • James Edward Walsh
  • Enzo Mascherini

What famous deaths happened on July 29th?

Famous deaths on July 29th:

  • Cass Elliot
    Cass Elliot

    American singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...

  • David Niven
    David Niven

    English military officer and actor (b. 1910).

  • Jerome Robbins
    Jerome Robbins

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Harold Sakata
    Harold Sakata

    American professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).

  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey

    Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

  • Rena Vlahopoulou
    Rena Vlahopoulou

    Greek singer and actress (born in 1923).

  • Fred Waring
    Fred Waring

    American singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).

  • Eileen Percy
    Eileen Percy

    Silent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.

  • Vincent van Gogh

    One of the most influential and iconic post-impressionist painters, known for his bold, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant use of color.

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July 29, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 29, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1981 was Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Jessie's Girl youtube
  2. - The One That You Love youtube
  3. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  4. - I Don't Need You
  5. - Elvira

July 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1981 was Ghost Town by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ghost Town
  2. - Stars On 45 (Volume 2)
  3. - Can Can
  4. - One Day In Your Life
  5. - Body Talk

July 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 29, 1981 was Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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

The R&B music chart on July 29, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Double Dutch Bus
  2. - Love On A Two Way Street
  3. - Freaky Dancin'
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Square Biz

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July 29, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 29, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gallipoli

Gallipoli

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Mel Gibson, Mark Lee, Bill Kerr, Harold Hopkins

Country: United States of America

Silsila

Silsila

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Jaya Bhaduri, Rekha

Deadly Blessing

Deadly Blessing

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Maren Jensen, Sharon Stone, Susan Buckner, Jeff East

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

Carbon Copy

Carbon Copy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Michael Schultz

Starring: George Segal, Susan Saint James, Jack Warden, Dick Martin

July 29, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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

July 29, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Gorky Park by Martin Cruz Smith

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"Brilliant . . . enough enigmas in enigmas in enigmas to reel in the mind."-The New YorkerTriple murder at Moscow amusement center: Three corpses were found frozen in snow. Faces

Xpd by Len Deighton

Xpd

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June 11, 1940 - Where is Winston Churchill? A private plane takes off from a small French town, while Adolf Hitler prepares for a clandestine landing.

The White Hotel by D.M. Thomas

The White Hotel

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It's a dream of inexplicable violence and electrifying eroticism, as a young woman recounts it to her analyst, Sigmund Fréud. It's a disturbing, but not overtly graphic account of the Holocaust.

God Emperor Of Dune by Frank Herbert

God Emperor Of Dune

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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

Free Fall In Crimson by John D. MacDonald

Free Fall In Crimson

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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.

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

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

Route-16

Route-16

Platform: Arcade, NES, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Centuri

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Radar Rat Race

Radar Rat Race

Platform: VIC-20, MAX Machine, Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Commodore

Madness and the Minotaur

Madness and the Minotaur

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Radio Shack

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Who was the US President on July 29, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 29, 1981?

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

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What is special about July 29th?

July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of July. 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 July 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
  • 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.

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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 July 1981?

July 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1981 calendar looked like.

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