Your place in the Universe on 1981
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Get your map!1981 (MCMLXXXI in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1981th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1981 a year special to you? Discover what 1981 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1981, 1981 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1981, how old is someone born in 1981 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1981.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1981 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1981, Jimmy Carter (Democrat) was President of the United States until January 20, 1981; on January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan (Republican) was appointed as the new President of the United States.
In 1981 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). During her premiership, she pursued free-market reforms, privatization, and was known for her firm leadership during the Falklands War.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1981 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1981, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes
The number 1 song in the UK in 1981, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was One Day In Your Life by Michael Jackson
The most popular movie and box office hit was Car Crash by Antonio Margheriti
Someone born in 1981 is 44 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1981 was the Year of the Rooster.
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