Sunday August 30, 1981: on this day

August 30, 1981 was the 242nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 30, 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 August 30, 1981, who was born and died on August 30, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Best Of The West) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1981?


August 30, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1981 can also be written as 8/30/1981 in the US and as 30/8/1981 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1981:

  • Joanne carner wins columbia savings lpga golf classic
  • President mohammad-ali rajai and prime minister mohammad-javad bahonar of iran are assassinated in a bombing committed by the people's mujahedin of iran.

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August 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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August 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 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 August 30th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 08:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 15, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1981.

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Who was born on August 30, 1981?


Famous people born on August 30, 1981:

  • Astou Traoré

    Former professional basketball player who achieved great success in her career.

  • Ulyana Sergeenko

    Russian fashion designer known for her luxury clothing brand.

  • Cyris Habib

    Cyris Habib is a former Lieutenant Governor of Washington state and a rising star in Democratic politics.

  • Brian Chesky

    Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb.

  • Adam Wainwright

    American baseball player.

  • Germán Legarreta

    Puerto rican-american actor.

  • Jay Ryan

    Actor.

  • Franklin Salas
  • Tomasz Majewski
  • Giulia Momoli
  • Édgar Moreno
  • André Niklaus
  • Amanda Overland
  • Mohamed Sobhy
  • Riste Stefanov
  • Monsef Zerka
  • Grégory Béranger

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 28 days old,

or 2221 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15551 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1981?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1981.

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August 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1981:

  • Mohammad-Ali Rajai

    Iranian politician, 2nd president of iran (d. 1981).

  • Vera-Ellen

    German-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1981).

  • Mohammad Javad Bahonar

    Assassination of the prime minister of iran by a bomb.

  • François Seydoux de Clausonne
  • Mohammad Ali Rajai (محمد علی رجائی)

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1981:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1981:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Slow Hand
  3. - Theme From The Greatest American Hero (Believe It Or Not)
  4. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
  5. - Jessie's Girl youtube

August 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1981 was Green Door by Shakin' Stevens, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Green Door
  2. - Hooked On Classics
  3. - Happy Birthday
  4. - Japanese Boy
  5. - Tainted Love

August 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 30, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Square Biz
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

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August 30, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 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

They All Laughed

They All Laughed

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, Patti Hansen, John Ritter

Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Peter Bonerz

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Alex Karras, Robert Klein, Susan Clark

Body Heat

Body Heat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mark Warren

Starring: John Vernon, Norman Fell, Robert Forster, Thom Haverstock

August 30, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Best of the West

Best of the West

Release year: 1981

Country: United States of America

August 30, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Glitter Dome by Joseph Wambaugh

The Glitter Dome

By:

This is the most wild bar in Chinatown. Wing, the proprietor, will steal all your bar change whenever he can.

The Eagle'S Gift by Carlos Castaneda

The Eagle'S Gift

By:

Carlos Castaneda takes you into the heart of sorcery. He challenges imagination and reason and shakes the foundations of belief in "natural" or "logical". "His

The Clowns Of God by Morris West

The Clowns Of God

By:

What would happen if the Roman Curia members discovered that Pope Francis was about to declare publicly that he had received a secret revelation about the future of the world?

Cujo by Stephen King

Cujo

By:

Cujo, Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller for his rabid fans, "hits the Jugular" (New York Times), with the story about a friendly Saint Bernard who is bitten by an ill bat.

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.

August 30, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 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

Raster Blaster

Raster Blaster

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action

Publisher: BudgeCo

Castle Wolfenstein

Castle Wolfenstein

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

Genre: Stealth, action-adventure, shooter

Publisher: Muse Software

Stampede

Stampede

Platform: Atari 2600, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

Mystery Fun House

Mystery Fun House

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Atari 400, Atari 800, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1981?

On August 30, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1981?

On August 30, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1981?

On August 30, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 1981?

August 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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