Saturday December 19, 1981: on this day

December 19, 1981 was the 353rd day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 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 December 19, 1981, who was born and died on December 19, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1981, which were the most popular songs (ex. Physical by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Umrao Jaan, directed by Muzaffar Ali), TV series (e.g. Darkroom) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 19, 1981?


December 19, 1981 was a Saturday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1981 can also be written as 12/19/1981 in the US and as 19/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 19, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1981:

  • Sixteen lives are lost when the penlee lifeboat goes to the aid of the stricken coaster union star in heavy seas.

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

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Miami Dolphins : 6 - 16
  • Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 10 - 13
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December 19, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 19, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:40 am and setting at 01:28 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 19, 1981?


Famous people born on December 19, 1981:

  • Destin Sandlin

    Known for his educational YouTube channel Smarter Every Day.

  • Grégory Dufer

    Belgian footballer.

  • Stevie Ficker

    Miss oregon teen usa (1997).

  • Josh Dallas

    Actor.

  • Kim Walker-Smith

    Gospel singer.

  • Eriko Sato

    Japanese actress.

  • Candie Payne
  • Drake Diener
  • Michal Gašparík
  • Jani Sullanmaa
  • Vahan Gevorgyan
  • Richard Hounslow
  • Monica Leigh
  • Espen Nystuen

Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

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


You are 42 years 4 months old,

or 508 months and 7 days old,

or 2209 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15469 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 19, 1981?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Adalei Bronte

    Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Daxtin Bronte

    Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Adriella Brontë

    Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Harly Bronte

    Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Alexea Brontë

    Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

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


Holidays on December 19, 1981:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1981 was Physical by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Physical youtube
  2. - Waiting For A Girl Like You
  3. - Let's Groove
  4. - Oh No
  5. - Young Turks

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1981 was Don't You Want Me by The Human League, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. 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 19, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1981 was Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 19, 1981 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Groove
  2. - Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It)
  3. - Turn Your Love Around
  4. - Controversy
  5. - Oh No

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

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

Umrao Jaan

Umrao Jaan

Release year: 1981

Directed by: Muzaffar Ali

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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

Jockei Monika

Jockei Monika

Release year: 1981

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

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

The Lord God Made Them All by James Herriot

The Lord God Made Them All

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The triumphant finale to the legendary series

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

Red Dragon

By:

The terrifying serial killer dubbed?The Tooth Fairy? has murdered another family. Jack Crawford, Special Agent in the FBI, turns to Jack Crawford for help.

Remembrance by Danielle Steel

Remembrance

By:

After World War II, the Italian homeland of her beloved Serena, Principessa Di San Tibaldo was destroyed. Her name, her ancestry, is all that remains.

The Soul Of A New Machine by Tracy Kidder

The Soul Of A New Machine

By:

Computers have evolved since 1981 when Tracy Kidder recorded the comedy, drama, and excitement that one company tried to bring to market a microcomputer.

An Indecent Obsession by Colleen McCullough

An Indecent Obsession

By:

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.

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

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

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)

Madness and the Minotaur

Madness and the Minotaur

Platform: TRS-80 Color Computer

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Radio Shack

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

Skeet Shoot

Skeet Shoot

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (skeet shooting)

Publisher: Games by Apollo

history

Who was the US President on December 19, 1981?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 19, 1981?

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

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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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Saturday December 19, 1981