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May 30, 1981 was the 150th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 30, 1981, who was born and died on May 30, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 30, 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 30th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 30, 1981?
- May 30, 1981: What happened on that day?
- May 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 30, 1981?
- May 30, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- May 30, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- May 30, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 30, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 30, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 30, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 30, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on May 30, 1981?
What day of the week was May 30, 1981?
May 30, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 150th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 30, 1981 can also be written as 5/30/1981 in the US and as 30/5/1981 in UK and Europe.
May 30, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 30, 1981:
- Nightline extends from 4 nights to 5 nights a week
- Bangladesh president ziaur rahman is shot by group of rebel officers
- Bangladesh president ziaur rahman is assassinated in chittagong.
May 30, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th 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 30, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 30, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 30th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 30, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 30, 1981 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:46 am and setting at 06:10 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 30, 1981?
Famous people born on May 30, 1981:
- Caree Banks
Former WNBA star known for her scoring ability.
- Amina (Star Academy)
Amina (star academy) is a lebanese singer and reality tv star known for her participation in the popular tv show star academy.
- Devendra Banhart
Megapuss, an american singer-songwriter/guitarist.
- Remy Ma
American rapper known for her hit songs and collaborations.
- Lars Møller Madsen
Danish handball player.
- Gianmaria Bruni
Italian race car driver.
- Hisanori Takada
Japanese footballer.
- Ahmad Elrich
Australian footballer.
- Justin Chon
Actor.
- Assia El Hannouni
French track and field specialist who specializes in the 800m paralympic sprint.
- Anders Holm
Writer.
- Rachel Tucker
Musician.
- Blake Bashoff
American actor.
- Lars Madsen
Danish handball player.
- Gregory Michael
- Deserts Chang
- Rosalie Craig
Whose famous birthday is on May 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 30th:
![Benny Goodman]()
Benny GoodmanBenny goodman was a renowned american jazz clarinetist and bandleader, known as the 'king of swing' for popularizing the swing music genre.
![Kirti Kulhari]()
Kirti KulhariIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and web series.
![Mark Sheppard]()
Mark SheppardMark sheppard is a british-american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as supernatural, battlestar galactica, and doctor who.
![Ted McGinley]()
Ted McGinleyTed mcginley is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as happy days, married.
![Idina Menzel]()
Idina MenzelIdina menzel is an american singer and actress known for her roles in broadway musicals and for voicing elsa in the animated film frozen.
![Agnès Varda]()
Agnès VardaBelgian film director jacques demy is married to another director jacques demy.
![Jennifer Ellison]()
Jennifer EllisonEnglish singer, model, actress.
![Mel Blanc]()
Mel BlancAmerican voiceover king and provider of voices on over 3,000 cartoons featuring nearly 400 characters.
![Ruta Lee]()
Ruta LeeCanadian-american actress and dancer who has appeared in more than 300 tv roles.
![Keir Dullea]()
Keir DulleaAmerican actor.
May 30, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 10 months old,
or 514 months and 19 days old,
or 2237 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15664 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 30, 1981?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 30, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 30, 1981.
May 30, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 30, 1981:
- Gwendolyn Bennett
Gwendolyn Bennett was an American writer and artist associated with the Harlem Renaissance.
- Ziaur Rahman
Bangladeshi general and politician, seventh president of bangladesh (d. 1981).
- Don Ashby
Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1955).
- Sven Andersson
- Peter Lindgren
- Nino Pedretti
- Antônio Caringi
What famous deaths happened on May 30th?
Famous deaths on May 30th:
![Jean-Claude Brialy]()
Jean-Claude BrialyAumale, algeria -- actor.
![Ella Raines]()
Ella RainesActress (uncle harry runaround, impact), is killed at 66.
![Joan Lorring]()
Joan LorringHong kong-american actress, singer (d. 2014.
![Clarice Taylor]()
Clarice TaylorVirginia, united states -- actress.
![Claude Rains]()
Claude RainsActor (invisible man) dies at 77.
![Robert Sterling]()
Robert SterlingNewcastle, pennsylvania -- actor (george kirby adventures of topper).
- Samanthan Jones
Prolific writer known for her impactful storytelling.
- Peter Paul Rubens
A Flemish painter who was a proponent of Flemish Baroque tradition and is well known for his voluptuous female figures.
- Kelaya Singh
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.
- Voltaire Arouet
Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher known for his advocacy of civil liberties, freedom of religion, and...
May 30, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 30, 1981:
- Peru ? National Potato Day [1].
- United States ? Memorial Day (originally ? currently last Monday in May).
- Trinidad and Tobago ? Indian Arrival Day(National Holiday).
Saints celebrated on May 30, 1981:
- Saint Reinhilde
- Saint Ferdinand III
- Saint Gabinus
- Saint Jeanne d'Arc
May 30, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1981 was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1981 was Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants, according to the music chart for the week May 25th and May 31st.
May 30, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 30, 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 30, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
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 30, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 30, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The White Hotel
By: D.M. Thomas
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.
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.
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.
You Can Negotiate Anything
By: Herb Cohen
Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.
May 30, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 30, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Make Trax
Pulsar
Pleiads / Pleiades
Stargate
Crush, Crumble and Chomp!
Who was the US President on May 30, 1981?
On May 30, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 1981?
On May 30, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 30, 1981?
On May 30, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 30th?
May 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2019 - A bomb explodes in cucuta, colombia, near the border to venezuela. at least 12 people are injured.
- 2018 - Ukrainian crisis: arkady bachenko, who was assassinated in kiev, ukraine yesterday, claims that the assassination had been staged.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: al-faqma ice-cream parlor bombing: 13 people are killed and 24 injured in a car bomb explosion at a popular ice-cream parlor in central baghdad. the attack was claimed by isil.
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.
