Monday October 19, 1981: on this day

October 19, 1981 was the 292nd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 19, 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 October 19, 1981, who was born and died on October 19, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Prowler, directed by Joseph Zito), TV series (e.g. The Last Song) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 19th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 1981?


October 19, 1981 was a Monday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1981 can also be written as 10/19/1981 in the US and as 19/10/1981 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 1981 in October 1981 calendar

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October 19, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1981:

  • La dodgers beat montreal expos for nl pennant
  • Nicolaas bloembergen and arthur schawlow win nobel for physics (laser)

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October 19, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 17 - 48
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October 19, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 19, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 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 October 19th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 19, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

43%

The moon phase on October 19, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 October 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 02:41 pm.

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 October 19, 1981?


Famous people born on October 19, 1981:

  • Christian Bautista

    Actor and singer from the philippines.

  • Heikki Kovalainen

    Finnish race car driver.

  • Leon Bott

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Karoline Schuch
  • Iván Navarro
  • Annamaria Quaranta
  • Jonathan Santana
  • Lucas Thwala
  • Federico Viviani
  • Lindsey Vuolo
  • Gabrielle Dennis
  • Kate Hornsey
  • Antonio Molinini
  • Ken Niimura
  • Gonzalo Pineda
  • Daniel Vega

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 6 months old,

or 510 months and 5 days old,

or 2218 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15528 days old,

if you were born on October 19, 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 October 19, 1981?

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 19, 1981.

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October 19, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1981:

  • Paul Snoek [Edm Schietekat]

    Belgian poet, dies at 48.

  • Dan Coe
  • Johnny Doyle
  • Georgij Žarkov
  • Nils Asther

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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October 19, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 1981:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 19th and October 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 19, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1981 was Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) youtube
  2. - Endless Love
  3. - Start Me Up
  4. - For Your Eyes Only
  5. - Step By Step

October 19, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1981 was It's My Party by Dave Stewart With Barbara Gaskin, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's My Party
  2. - The Birdie Song (Birdie Dance)
  3. - Prince Charming
  4. - Happy Birthday
  5. - Under Your Thumb

October 19, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1981 was Never Too Much by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Never Too Much
  2. - When She Was My Girl
  3. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  4. - Endless Love
  5. - Super Freak (Part I)

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October 19, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Prowler

The Prowler

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Joseph Zito

Starring: Vicky Dawson, Christopher Goutman, Lawrence Tierney, Farley Granger

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

Halloween II

Halloween II

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Jeffrey Kramer

Country: United States of America

Galaxy of Terror

Galaxy of Terror

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Bruce D. Clark

Starring: Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens

Country: United States of America

The Professional

The Professional

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Georges Lautner

Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Desailly, Cyrielle Clair, Marie-Christine Descouard

Country: United States of America

October 19, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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

October 19, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

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After the end of World War II a decorated sergeant Michael Wilson is admitted to the mental warfare of a Pacific military facility. There are five survivors who remain united in their devotion to Honour Langtry, their nurse.

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

By:

The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book by Jane Brody

Jane Brody'S Nutrition Book

By:

Jane Brody's Nutrition Book contains a wealth of information, including calorie and nutritional charts, sample menu plans to meet special dietary requirements, and more than fifty healthy and delicious recipes, many of which are family favorites.

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

By:

Bread upon the Waters

Night Probe! by Clive Cussler

Night Probe!

By:

Heidi Milligan is a brilliant, American naval commander who accidentally finds a reference to the secret, long-buried North American Treaty. This was a landmark-breaking, precedent-setting pact between the United States and Canada.

October 19, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

New Rally-X

New Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Mobile phone, Xbox 360, Xbox Live Arcade

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

VIC Avenger

VIC Avenger

Platform: Commodore 64, VIC-20

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Commodore International

Computer Baseball

Computer Baseball

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Computer simulation / Sports

Pleiads / Pleiades

Pleiads / Pleiades

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

GORF

GORF

Platform: Arcade, various

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Midway

history

Who was the US President on October 19, 1981?

On October 19, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1981?

On October 19, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1981?

On October 19, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of October. 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 October 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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 October 1981?

October 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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