Sunday December 13, 1981: on this day
December 13, 1981 was the 347th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 13, 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 December 13, 1981, who was born and died on December 13, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, directed by George Miller), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 13, 1981?
- December 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
- December 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 13, 1981?
- December 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
- December 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
- December 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 13, 1981?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1981?
- Who was the Pope on December 13, 1981?
What day of the week was December 13, 1981?
December 13, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 13, 1981 can also be written as 12/13/1981 in the US and as 13/12/1981 in UK and Europe.
December 13, 1981: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 13, 1981:
- Polish government declares martial law, arrests solidarity activists
- 70th davis cup: usa beats argentina in cincinnati (3-1).
- General wojciech jaruzelski declares martial law in poland to prevent dismantling of the communist system by solidarity.
- General wojciech jaruzelski declares martial law in poland, largely due to the actions by solidarity.
December 13, 1981: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Washington Redskins : 14 - 38
- Buffalo Bills - New England Patriots : 19 - 10
- Chicago Bears - Oakland Raiders : 23 - 6
- Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 10
- Green Bay Packers - New Orleans Saints : 35 - 7
December 13, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 13, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.
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December 13, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 13, 1981 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 07:13 pm and setting at 10:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 11, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 1982.
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Who was born on December 13, 1981?
Famous people born on December 13, 1981:
- Amy Lee
Lead vocalist of the rock band Evanescence known for her powerful voice.
- Chelsea Hertford
Actress (major dad).
- Andrew Whitworth
Athlete.
- Émilie Cazenave
- Hans Grugger
- John Korir
- Ahmad Mnajed
- Anderson Luís Pinheiro
- Abubakari Yakubu
- Paul Essola
- Jang Seung-jo
- Alhaji Jeng
- Caroline Bittencourt
Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:
- Taylor Swift
American singer-songwriter.
- Christopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...
- Jamie Foxx
Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
- Steve Buscemi
Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.
- Dick Van Dyke
Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
- Laurence Leboeuf
Canadian actress.
- Tony Curran
Scottish actor.
- Jim Davidson
English comedian, a cheeky cockney.
- Herman Cain
American political activist and businessman.
- Johnny Whitaker
American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.
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December 13, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 42 years 3 months old,
or 507 months and 15 days old,
or 2206 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15446 days old,
if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 1981?
There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1981?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1981.
December 13, 1981: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 13, 1981:
- Nouri Al-Jarrah
Renowned Lebanese singer known for his powerful voice.
- Cornelius Cardew
British composer associated with the avant-garde and experimental music.
- Pigmeat Markham
African-american comedian, singer, and dancer (d. 1981).
- Anders Österling
- Toni Ebner
- Piero Pasini
What famous deaths happened on December 13th?
Famous deaths on December 13th:
- Smita Patil
Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
- Heather Angel
Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).
- Lupe Velez
Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.
- Kathy Staff
British actress (born 1928).
- Vasily Kandinsky
Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.
- Sanuel Johnson
Renowned English writer and lexicographer.
- Deny Johnson
Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.
- Nicholas Roerich
Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th
December 13, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 13, 1981:
- Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
- R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
- Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
- In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
- Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
- St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
December 13, 1981: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 13, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 13, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 13, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.
December 13, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 13, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Let's Groove
- Kool & The Gang - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
- Prince - Controversy
- George Benson - Turn Your Love Around
- Commodores - Oh No
December 13, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 13, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 13, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:
December 13, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 13, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 13, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 13, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 13, 1981?
On December 13, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1981?
On December 13, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 13, 1981?
On December 13, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 13th?
December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:
- 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
- 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.
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 December 1981?
December 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.