Sunday December 27, 1981: on this day

December 27, 1981 was the 361st day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 27, 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 27, 1981, who was born and died on December 27, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 27, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Cannibal Ferox, directed by Umberto Lenzi), TV series (e.g. Let There Be Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 27th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 27, 1981?


December 27, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 361st day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1981 can also be written as 12/27/1981 in the US and as 27/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 27, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 27th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 27, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 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 December 27th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 27, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 27, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 27, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:10 am and setting at 06:45 pm.

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 27, 1981?


Famous people born on December 27, 1981:

  • Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin

    Australian actress.

  • Maxmilian Hardy

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Javine Hylton

    English singer.

  • Patrick Sharp

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jay Ellis

    American actor.

  • David Aardsma

    American baseball player.

  • Moise Joseph

    American-haitian runner.

  • Javine

    British singer.

  • Raphaëlle Agogué
    Raphaëlle Agogué
  • Lise Darly
  • Melissa Tancredi
  • Evandro Guerra
  • Chris Perry

Whose famous birthday is on December 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 27th:

  • Salman Khan
    Salman Khan

    He is an indian film producer, actor and tv personality.

  • Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu

    French actor with a rugged, heavy-set face, great charisma, and a gift to comedy.

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli

    French actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 2020).

  • Eva LaRue
    Eva LaRue

    American actress and model.

  • Heather O'Rourke
    Heather O'Rourke

    American child actress (b. 1975).

  • Maryam d'Abo
    Maryam d'Abo

    English actor and producer.

  • Aaron Stanford
    Aaron Stanford

    American actor.

  • Irene Handl
    Irene Handl

    London, england -- actress (riding high, morgan).

  • Chloe Bridges
    Chloe Bridges

    American actress.

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December 27, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 1 day old,

or 2204 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15432 days old,

if you were born on December 27, 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 27, 1981?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 27, 1981.

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December 27, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 27, 1981:

  • Hoagy Carmichael
    Hoagy Carmichael

    Hoagy carmichael was an american composer known for writing and performing popular songs such as 'stardust' and 'georgia on my mind'.

  • Marjorie Joyner

    Marjorie Joyner was an African-American inventor who patented a permanent wave machine for African-American hair.

  • Natalia Pavlovna Paley
  • Jinous Nemat Mahmoudi
  • Hoagland Howard «Hoagy» Carmichael

What famous deaths happened on December 27th?

Famous deaths on December 27th:

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Benazir Bhutto
    Benazir Bhutto

    A pakistani politician and the first female leader of islam.

  • Alan Bates
    Alan Bates

    British actor, stage and screen.

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

  • Farooq Sheikh

    Indian actor, philanthropist and a popular television presenter (b. 1948).

  • Jasier Bhutto

    Former Prime Minister of Pakistan.

  • Norman Schwarzkopf

    American career military officer who was also known as "stormin' norman" during the gulf war.

  • Gearldene Heath

    Renowned golfer who achieved great success in the sport.

  • Jaan Kross

    Estonian writer and journalist known for his novels and essays.

  • Olander Pearson

    Olander Pearson was a Canadian politician who served as the 14th Prime Minister of Canada from 1963 to 1968.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 27th

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December 27, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 27, 1981:

  • The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
  • R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist

Observances on December 27, 1981:

  • International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
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December 27, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 27, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Let's Groove
  4. - I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
  5. - Young Turks

December 27, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 27, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 27, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't You Want Me youtube
  2. - Daddy's Home
  3. - Begin The Beguine (Volver A Empezar)
  4. - One Of Us
  5. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love?

December 27, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 27, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 27, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Turn Your Love Around
  3. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  4. - Controversy
  5. - Hit And Run

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December 27, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 27, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Umrao Jaan

Umrao Jaan

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Muzaffar Ali

Starring: Rekha, Farooq Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior

Release year: 1981

Directed by: George Miller

Starring: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps

Country: United States of America

Modern Problems

Modern Problems

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Ken Shapiro

Starring: Chevy Chase, Patti D'Arbanville, Dabney Coleman, Mary Kay Place

Quest for Fire

Quest for Fire

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud

Starring: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong

Country: United States of America

December 27, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 27, 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:

Let There Be Love

Let There Be Love

Release year: 1981

Darkroom

Darkroom

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Britt Napier

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

December 27, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 27, 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 Best Of Dear Abby by Abigail Van Buren

The Best Of Dear Abby

By:

This compilation includes the most provocative and wisest questions, as well as the wittiest and wisest answers that have appeared in Dear Abby's thirty-three year history of syndication.

No Time For Tears by Cynthia Freeman

No Time For Tears

By:

There is no time for tears

Bread Upon The Waters by Irwin Shaw

Bread Upon The Waters

By:

Bread upon the Waters

Elvis by Albert Goldman

Elvis

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December 27, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 27, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Car Wars (TI 99/4A)

Platform: TI-99/4A

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Texas Instruments

Astro Fantasia

Astro Fantasia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Astrosmash

Astrosmash

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600 Mattel Aquarius

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Mattel

Arena of Octos

Arena of Octos

Platform: Apple II, TRS-80

Genre: Combat

Publisher: SoftSide

Omega Race

Omega Race

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Midway

history

Who was the US President on December 27, 1981?

On December 27, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 27, 1981?

On December 27, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 27, 1981?

On December 27, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 27th?

December 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - At least 19 people have been killed in street battles between antigovernment protesters and riot officers in sudan, with two policemen among them. hundreds more are also injured. amnesty international estimates that 37 people have died in the fighting.
  • 2017 - War in donbass ii, minsk ii: ukraine exchanging hundreds of prisoners with donetsk people's republic (luhansk people's republic)
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: government forces attempt to capture a houthi-controlled area in bayhan district. this is at the border of shabwa, marib and shabwa provinces. at least 28 houthi militants were killed and 12 yemeni soldiers were wounded.

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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 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.

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