Thursday September 17, 1981: on this day

September 17, 1981 was the 260th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 17, 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 September 17, 1981, who was born and died on September 17, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Endless Love by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. The Woman Next Door, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Vice Versa) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 17th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 17, 1981?


September 17, 1981 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1981 can also be written as 9/17/1981 in the US and as 17/9/1981 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1981:

  • Fernando valenzuela sets nl rookie record with 8th shutout of season
  • ''ric flair'' defeats dusty rhodes to win his first world heavyweight wrestling championship in kansas city.

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September 17, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Philadelphia Eagles - Buffalo Bills : 20 - 14
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September 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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September 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 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 September 17th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 17, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 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 September 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:33 pm and setting at 11:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 14, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Oct 13, 1981.

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Who was born on September 17, 1981?


Famous people born on September 17, 1981:

  • Bakary Koné

    Bakary koné is a professional footballer known for his career as a defender for the burkina faso national team and various european clubs.

  • Johanna Konta

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Francis Manioru

    Solomon islander sprinter.

  • Casey Janssen

    American baseball player.

  • Fan Bingbing

    Actress.

  • Alexis Bledel

    Actress.

  • Abouzar Rahimi
  • Michael Boulware
  • Atidzhe Alieva-Veli
  • Gonzalo Villagra
  • Henri Caroine
  • Julio Alcorsé

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

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September 17, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 7 months old,

or 511 months and 2 days old,

or 2222 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15555 days old,

if you were born on September 17, 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 September 17, 1981?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 17, 1981.

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September 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Suleman the Great

    Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 17th

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September 17, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 17, 1981:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1981:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

September 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - Queen Of Hearts
  3. - Stop Draggin' My Heart Around
  4. - Urgent
  5. - (There's) No Gettin' Over Me

September 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1981 was Tainted Love by Soft Cell, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

September 17, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tainted Love
  2. - Prince Charming
  3. - Japanese Boy
  4. - Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
  5. - Souvenir

September 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1981 was Endless Love by Diana Ross & Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

September 17, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 17, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Endless Love
  2. - She's A Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)
  3. - Super Freak (Part I)
  4. - Just Be My Lady
  5. - Lady (You Bring Me Up)

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September 17, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 17, 1981 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Woman Next Door

The Woman Next Door

Release year: 1981

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant, Henri Garcin, Michèle Baumgartner

Zoot Suit

Zoot Suit

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Luis Valdez

Starring: Daniel Valdez, Edward James Olmos, Charles Aidman, Tyne Daly

Memoirs of a Survivor

Memoirs of a Survivor

Release year: 1981

Directed by: David Gladwell

Starring: Julie Christie, Christopher Guard, Leonie Mellinger, Debbie Hutchings

The Hot Touch

The Hot Touch

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Wayne Rogers, Marie-France Pisier, Lloyd Bochner, Samantha Eggar

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

September 17, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 17, 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:

Vice Versa

Vice Versa

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Brian Gilbert

Willo the Wisp

Willo the Wisp

Release year: 1981

Au bon beurre

Au bon beurre

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Edouard Molinaro

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 1981

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Postman Pat

Postman Pat

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Mike Disa

September 17, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 17, 1981 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen

You Can Negotiate Anything

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Herb Cohen believes that the world is a huge negotiating table. And, whether you like it or not: You are a negotiator. You can deal with your spouse, boss or bank manager, your children, solicitor or department store manager.

How To Make Love To A Man by Alexandra Penney

How To Make Love To A Man

By:

QUESTION ANY MAN. If you can convince him, he will likely tell you that he wants to be loved as much as being a wife.

Trade Wind by M.M. Kaye

Trade Wind

By:

Boston bluestocking Hero Athena Hollis, a Boston bluestocking, travels to Zanzibar in order to visit her uncle, an American consul. She arrives full of self-righteousness, but bent on doing good deeds.

Cujo by Stephen King

Cujo

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Cujo, Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller for his rabid fans, "hits the Jugular" (New York Times), with the story about a friendly Saint Bernard who is bitten by an ill bat.

The Cinderella Complex by Colette Dowling

The Cinderella Complex

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This article discusses the psychological need of many women for someone to take care of them and for women to learn how to get out of this dependency.

September 17, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 17, 1981 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Munchman

Munchman

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Grandstand

Sneakers

Sneakers

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sirius Software

Jawbreaker

Jawbreaker

Platform: Computers: Atari 800, Apple II, Commodore 64, PC Consoles: Atari 2600

Genre: Maze chase

Publisher: On-line Systems, Tigervision (Atari 2600 port)

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS, FM Towns, MSX2, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Sharp X1, Apple IIGS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Apple II California Pacific Computer Co. Origin Systems Atari 8-bit Sierra On-line Commodore 64 Origin Systems DOS Origin Systems Electronic Arts MSX2 Pony Canyon FM Towns Fujitsu Apple IIGS Vitesse I

Scramble

Scramble

Platform: Arcade (original) Tomy Tutor, Vectrex, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), Windows Mobile, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Leijac; NA Stern; NA GCE; EU Compu-Games A/S; EU Milton Bradley

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1981?

On September 17, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1981?

On September 17, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1981?

On September 17, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 17th?

September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1981?

September 1981 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

Discover how September 1981 calendar looked like.

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