Sunday November 08, 1981: on this day

November 08, 1981 was the 312th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is November 08, 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 November 08, 1981, who was born and died on November 08, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 08, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates), movies (e.g. Ragtime, directed by Milos Forman), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 8th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 08, 1981?


November 08, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 312th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1981 can also be written as 11/8/1981 in the US and as 8/11/1981 in UK and Europe.

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November 08, 1981: What happened on that day?


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November 08, 1981: What were the magazines covers that day?

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November 08, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - San Francisco 49ers : 14 - 17
  • Chicago Bears - Kansas City Chiefs : 16 - 13
  • Cincinnati Bengals - San Diego Chargers : 40 - 17
  • Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos : 20 - 23
  • Detroit Lions - Washington Redskins : 31 - 33
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November 08, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on November 8th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 08, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 08, 1981 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 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 November 08, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 03:14 pm and setting at 03:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Nov 11, 1981.

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Who was born on November 08, 1981?


Famous people born on November 08, 1981:

  • Azura Skye
    Azura Skye

    Azura skye is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'american horror story'.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    English footballer.

  • Mustafa Nayem

    Ukrainian journalist and politician who played a key role in the Euromaidan protests.

  • Lauralynn Whitney

    Chemist recognized for her contributions to green chemistry.

  • Yann Kermorgant

    French footballer.

  • Anushka Shetty

    Actress.

  • Bradley Davis (Brad)
  • Joseph «Joe» John Cole
  • Bradley "Brad" Davis

Whose famous birthday is on November 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 8th:

  • Alain Delon
    Alain Delon

    French director, actor and producer.

  • Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran

    French actress.

  • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith

    Courtney thorne-smith is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as melrose place and ally mcbeal.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett

    American singer and actor.

  • Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard

    American actress.

  • Patti Page
    Patti Page

    American singer.

  • Parker Posey
    Parker Posey

    Parker posey is a renowned american actress known for her roles in independent films and her contributions to the indie film movement.

  • Ayako Wakao
    Ayako Wakao

    Ayako wakao is a japanese actress known for her roles in classic japanese films.

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November 08, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 11 days old,

or 2210 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15472 days old,

if you were born on November 08, 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 November 08, 1981?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 08, 1981.

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November 08, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 08, 1981:

  • Guillermo Evans

What famous deaths happened on November 8th?

Famous deaths on November 8th:

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • Dorothy Kilgallen
    Dorothy Kilgallen

    American actress and author, journalist (d. 1965).

  • Wendell Corey
    Wendell Corey

    American actor and politician (d. 1968).

  • Beatrice Kay
    Beatrice Kay

    Singer/actress (sister sue calvin & the col), dies at the age of 78.

  • James Hayden
    James Hayden

    American actor (born 1953).

  • Mayline Wong

    Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.

  • Freddi Zeitlin

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Abrham Kuyper

    Dutch statesman and theologian.

  • Marguerette MacDonald

    First female Prime Minister of Canada.

  • Jshon Milton

    John Milton was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.

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November 08, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 08, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 2nd and November 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1981 was Private Eyes by Daryl Hall & John Oates, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

November 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 2nd and November 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Private Eyes youtube
  2. - Start Me Up
  3. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Tryin' To Live My Life Without You (Live)

November 08, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1981 was Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar) by Julio Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

November 08, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 2nd and November 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  2. - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  3. - Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
  4. - Under Pressure
  5. - Joan Of Arc

November 08, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1981 was I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Roger, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 2nd and November 8th.

November 08, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 08, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 2nd and November 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
  2. - Never Too Much
  3. - When She Was My Girl
  4. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  5. - Controversy

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November 08, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 08, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ragtime

Ragtime

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Milos Forman

Starring: James Cagney, Elizabeth McGovern, Howard E. Rollins Jr., Brad Dourif

Country: United States of America

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Friz Freleng

Starring: Mel Blanc, Stan Freberg, June Foray, Ralph James

The Bushido Blade

The Bushido Blade

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Tsugunobu Kotani

Starring: Richard Boone, Toshirô Mifune, Mike Starr, Timothy Patrick Murphy

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

Porky's

Porky's

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bob Clark

Starring: Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Roger Wilson

Country: United States of America

November 08, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 08, 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:

The Last Song

The Last Song

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson

Tenko

Tenko

Release year: 1981

Starring: Ann Bell, Stephanie Cole, Claire Oberman, Emily Bolton

Country: Australia

That's My Boy

That's My Boy

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Sean Anders

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

November 08, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 08, 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.

Luciano'S Luck by Jack Higgins

Luciano'S Luck

By:

An American Mafioso, in the darkest days and hours of World War II is the only hope for the Allies to win.

Rabbit Is Rich by John Updike

Rabbit Is Rich

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and National Book Award. John Updike's Rabbit, Run hero ten years after Rabbit's events.

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?

The Legacy by Howard Fast

The Legacy

By:

The Lavette family continues their story in The Legacy, which is a continuation of the bestsellers The Immigrants and Second Generation. This fourth-in series story is set in the turbulent 1960s.

November 08, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 08, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Kong

Crazy Kong

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Falcon/Zaccaria

Asteroids Deluxe

Asteroids Deluxe

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Jump Bug

Jump Bug

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Platformer

Fantasy

Fantasy

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action/Adventure

Defender

Defender

Platform: Arcade Atari 2600 Game Boy Advance (in Defender (2002)) PlayStation 2 (in Midway Arcade Treasures PlayStation Portable (in Midway Arcade Treasures: Extended Play)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

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Who was the US President on November 08, 1981?

On November 08, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 08, 1981?

On November 08, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 08, 1981?

On November 08, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 8th?

November 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of November. 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 November 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - French authorities seize a ryanair plane because it was owed illegal subsidies to the european union at bordeaux-merignac airport, just before 149 passengers bound for london boarded.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: 2017 abu kamal offensive. the syrian army and its allies capture abu kamal, a member of the islamic state of iraq.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). six al qaeda insurgents were killed by the arab coalition.

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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 November 1981?

November 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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