Sunday March 01, 1981: on this day

March 01, 1981 was the 60th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 01, 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 March 01, 1981, who was born and died on March 01, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt), movies (e.g. Blood Wedding, directed by Carlos Saura), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 1st, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 01, 1981?


March 01, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 60th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1981 can also be written as 3/1/1981 in the US and as 1/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

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March 01, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 1981:

  • Sophisticated ladies opens at lunt-fontanne nyc for 767 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 01, 1981
  • Bobby sands, a provisional irish republican army member, begins a hunger strike for political status in long kesh prison (he dies may 5, the first of ten men).
  • Sally little wins lpga olympia gold golf classic.
  • Provisional irish republican army member bobby sands begins his hunger strike in hm prison maze.

March 01, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 01, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 01, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 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 March 1st, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 01, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 01, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 01, 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 March 01, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 03:01 am and setting at 01:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Mar 20, 1981.

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Who was born on March 01, 1981?


Famous people born on March 01, 1981:

  • Adam LaVorgna
    Adam LaVorgna

    American actor.

  • Kamilya Abdullina

    Renowned gymnast who won multiple gold medals in international competitions.

  • Ana Hickmann

    Ana hickmann is a brazilian supermodel known for her work in the fashion industry and as a television host.

  • Robinson Stévenin

    Robinson stévenin is a french actor known for his roles in various french films and television series.

  • Lennie Friedman

    Lennie Friedman was a professional football player known for his versatility on the offensive line.

  • Colleen Curry

    American journalist who has reported for ABC News and other major networks.

  • Will Power

    Driver of a race car in australia.

  • Malinda Damgaard

    Swedish modist.

  • Brad Winchester

    American ice hockey player.

  • Jessica Miller (skater)
  • Ottó Szabó
  • Jorrie Muller
  • Raciel Torres
  • Mike Lenzly
  • Kim Dong-soo
  • Aneka Kerr

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 1st

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March 01, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years and 18 days old,

or 516 months and 18 days old,

or 2246 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15724 days old,

if you were born on March 01, 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 March 01, 1981?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 01, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 01, 1981.

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March 01, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 01, 1981:

  • Lennard F. B. Lennard-Jones

    Known for the Lennard-Jones potential in physics.

  • Tulio Botero Salazar
  • Marino Dinucci

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

  • Saharah Emerson

    Saharah Emerson was an acclaimed American novelist whose works often delved into the complexities of family dynamics and the human...

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March 01, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 01, 1981:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1981:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1981:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1981 was I Love A Rainy Night by Eddie Rabbitt, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

March 01, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Love A Rainy Night
  2. - 9 To 5
  3. - Woman
  4. - Celebration
  5. - Keep On Loving You youtube

March 01, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

March 01, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Vienna
  2. - Shaddup You Face
  3. - Woman
  4. - I Surrender
  5. - In The Air Tonight

March 01, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

March 01, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 01, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop The Music
  2. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
  5. - It's A Love Thing

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March 01, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 01, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blood Wedding

Blood Wedding

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Carlos Saura

Starring: Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Carmen Villena

The Funhouse

The Funhouse

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tobe Hooper

Starring: Elizabeth Berridge, Shawn Carson, Jeanne Austin, Jack McDermott

Back Roads

Back Roads

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Keith, Miriam Colon

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 Aviator's Wife

The Aviator's Wife

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Philippe Marlaud, Marie Rivière, Anne-Laure Meury, Mathieu Carrière

March 01, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 01, 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:

Hill Street Blues

Hill Street Blues

Release year: 1981

Written by:

Starring: Daniel J. Travanti, Michael Warren, Bruce Weitz, James Sikking

Country: United States of America

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Riker

Riker

Release year: 1981

Starring: Michael Shannon, Josh Taylor

Country: United States of America

March 01, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 01, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

Best Evidence by David S. Lifton

Best Evidence

By:

Another view of the story. Good read

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

By:

The Pulitzer Prize Winner

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien

Unfinished Tales

By:

"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands

March 01, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 01, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Make Trax

Make Trax

Platform: Arcade (original), Famicom, Neo Geo Pocket Color

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Kural Samno (Japan) Williams (North America) Karateco / Exidy (Europe)

Turbo

Turbo

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision Intellivision

Genre: Arcade-style racing

Publisher: Sega

VIC Avenger

VIC Avenger

Platform: Commodore 64, VIC-20

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Commodore International

Radar Rat Race

Radar Rat Race

Platform: VIC-20, MAX Machine, Commodore 64

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Commodore

Mario

Mario

Platform: Arcade, Game & Watch, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U

Genre: Platform, puzzle, racing, RPG, party, sports, edutainment adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on March 01, 1981?

On March 01, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 01, 1981?

On March 01, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1981?

On March 01, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

Find out more about March 1st

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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 March 1981?

March 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1981 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 1, 1981