Sunday January 04, 1981: on this day

January 04, 1981 was the 4th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 04, 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 January 04, 1981, who was born and died on January 04, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon), movies (e.g. Walking Tall, directed by Phil Karlson), TV series (e.g. Hill Street Blues) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1981?


January 04, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 4th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1981 can also be written as 1/4/1981 in the US and as 4/1/1981 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1981 in January 1981 calendar

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January 04, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1981:

  • Frankenstein opens and closes on broadway
  • Peter pan closes at lunt-fontanne theater nyc after 578 performances
  • British police arrest peter sutcliffe, the yorkshire ripper
  • 69th australian mens tennis: b teacher beats kim warwick (7-5, 7-6, 6-3).

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January 04, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Atlanta Falcons : 30 - 27
  • Oakland Raiders - Cleveland Browns : 14 - 12
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January 04, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 04, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1981 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 January 04, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:36 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Who was born on January 04, 1981?


Famous people born on January 04, 1981:

  • Alicia Garza

    Alicia garza is an activist known for co-founding the black lives matter movement.

  • Silvy De Bie

    Belgian singer (sylver).

  • Hitomi Obara

    Japanese wrestler.

  • Pavel Kiryl'čyk
  • Nguyễn Huy Hoàng
  • Sabrina Viguier
  • Lucia Bacchi
  • Wojciech Grzyb
  • Paulo Pina
  • Daniel Rossi
  • Anna Safroncik
  • Zhang Jiewen
  • Dave Borrelli
  • Sarah Crossan
  • Domagoj Abramovic

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 14 days old,

or 2258 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15810 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 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 January 04, 1981?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1981.

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January 04, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1981:

  • Ruth Lowe

    Canadian composer and pianist (i'll never smile again), (d. 1981).

  • Bruno Fortichiari
  • Doris Schroeder

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff

    Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

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January 04, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1981:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1981 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Love On The Rocks
  4. - Lady youtube
  5. - Hungry Heart

January 04, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1981 was Imagine by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Imagine
  2. - Happy Christmas (War Is Over)
  3. - Stop The Cavalry
  4. - Antmusic

January 04, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1981 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

January 04, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - United Together

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January 04, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Walking Tall

Walking Tall

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Phil Karlson

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Hartman, Leif Garrett, Dawn Lyn

Country: United States of America

Scanners

Scanners

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane

Country: United States of America

Fear No Evil

Fear No Evil

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Frank LaLoggia

Starring: Stefan Arngrim, Elizabeth Hoffman, Kathleen Rowe McAllen, Frank Birney

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

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

January 04, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

January 04, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Swanson On Swanson by Gloria Swanson

Swanson On Swanson

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She was once the most well-known woman in the world but still managed to be a loving mother. Admired by some of the most talented men in the world, as well as those who are not from screen.

The Tenth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Tenth Commandment

By:

The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …

The Coming Currency Collapse by Jerome F. Smith

The Coming Currency Collapse

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How to Avoid the Currency Collapse

The Hidden Target by Helen MacInnes

The Hidden Target

By:

Nina O'Connell's dream vacation was a round-the-world trip. She traveled with a group that included Tony Shawfield and James Kiley, an attractive man.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

January 04, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Venture

Venture

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision

Genre: Action

Publisher: Exidy

Ice Hockey

Ice Hockey

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Ice hockey

Publisher: Activision

Quest for the Rings

Quest for the Rings

Platform: Odyssey²/Videopac

Genre: Cooperative, Board game, RPG

Publisher: Magnavox

Ulysses and the Golden Fleece

Ulysses and the Golden Fleece

Platform: Apple II Atari 8-bit Commodore 64 DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Skeet Shoot

Skeet Shoot

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (skeet shooting)

Publisher: Games by Apollo

history

Who was the US President on January 04, 1981?

On January 04, 1981 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1981?

On January 04, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1981?

On January 04, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. 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 January 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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 January 1981?

January 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 4, 1981