Sunday December 20, 1981: on this day

December 20, 1981 was the 354th day of the year 1981, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 20, 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 20, 1981, who was born and died on December 20, 1981, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 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 20th, 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1981?


December 20, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1981 can also be written as 12/20/1981 in the US and as 20/12/1981 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1981 in December 1981 calendar

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December 20, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1981:

  • Dreamgirls opens at imperial theater nyc for 1522 performances
  • Doug small (winnipeg jets) ties nhl record scoring at 5 second mark.
  • The penlee lifeboat disaster occurs off the coast of south-west cornwall.

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December 20, 1981: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cincinnati Bengals - Atlanta Falcons : 30 - 28
  • Cleveland Browns - Seattle Seahawks : 21 - 42
  • Denver Broncos - Chicago Bears : 24 - 35
  • Green Bay Packers - New York Jets : 3 - 28
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Minnesota Vikings : 10 - 6
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December 20, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rooster chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 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 20th, 1981 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 20, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 01:55 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 20, 1981?


Famous people born on December 20, 1981:

  • Nolton Shelton

    Jamaican footballer who played as a striker and represented his country at the international level.

  • Tommey Sotomayor

    Popular YouTuber known for his controversial commentary.

  • Julien Benneteau

    French tennis player, ranked atp world no.

  • Royal Ivey

    Former NBA player known for his defensive skills.

  • Christmas Abbott

    Fitness entrepreneur known for her CrossFit gym and motivational speaking.

  • Gerome Sapp

    Former NFL player turned successful entrepreneur.

  • James Shields

    American baseball player.

  • Ivey

    American basketball player.

  • Darya Pchelnik

    Belarusian hammer thrower.

  • Roy Williams

    American football player.

  • Leo Bertos
  • Janna Hurmerinta
  • Willie Jenkins
  • Adrien Jolivet
  • Marek Matějovský

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th

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December 20, 1981: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 42 years 3 months old,

or 507 months and 27 days old,

or 2208 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15458 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1981?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1981.

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December 20, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1981:

  • Kitty O'Brien

    Kitty O'Brien was a successful swimmer who made a mark in the world of sports.

  • Dimitris Rontiris

    Greek actor and director (b. 1899).

  • Jim Enright
  • Mario del Drago

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1981: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1981:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1981:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

December 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 1981: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 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

Noble House by James Clavell

Noble House

By:

Hong Kong, 1963. Although the action lasts only a week, it is full of high-adventure: from murder and kidnapping to financial double-dealing, and natural disasters like fire, flood, and landslide.

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 Legacy by Howard Fast

The Legacy

By:

The Lavette family continues their story in The Legacy, which is a continuation of the bestsellers The Immigrants and Second Generation. This fourth-in series story is set in the turbulent 1960s.

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life by Miss Piggy as told to Henry Beard

Miss Piggy'S Guide To Life

By:

Hebrew translation of the original text

December 20, 1981: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 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

Borderline

Borderline

Platform: Arcade, SG-1000

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter, Maze, Tactical shooter

Thief

Thief

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Pacific Novelty

Gobbler

Gobbler

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Maze

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Computer Baseball

Computer Baseball

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

Genre: Computer simulation / Sports

history

Who was the US President on December 20, 1981?

On December 20, 1981 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1981?

On December 20, 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1981?

On December 20, 1981 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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.

Discover how December 1981 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 20, 1981