The 24th of August, 1981, fell on a Monday. Day 236 of 1981. Decade: 1980s.
On This Date
Events that occurred on the 24th of August, 1981:
Mark Chapman is sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the murder of Beatles singer John Lennon.
Born On This Date
People who were born on this exact date:
Born on this exact date: Chad Michael Murray: Actor.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 24th of August, 1981:
United States: Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
United Kingdom: Japanese Boy - Aneka
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 24th of August, 1981.
Early 1980s fashion.
The early 80s saw a minimalist approach to fashion, with some trends carrying over from the late 1970s. Sweaters, fur-lined puffer jackets, tunics, ripped jeans, leotards, velour tracksuits, tube tops, knee-length skirts, high-waisted pants and embroidered jeans were all popular during this period. The colors during the early 1980s were subdued, quiet and basic. Varying shades of brown, tan, and orange were in fashion.
Iran-Iraq War
Between the 22nd of September, 1980, and the 20th of August, 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
Lech Walesa.
The architect of the Gdansk Agreement, Lech Walesa, was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1981.
1981 in movies.
Movies released in 1981 included Raiders of the Lost Ark, On Golden Pond, Superman II, Arthur, Stripes, The Cannonball Run, Chariots of Fire, For Your Eyes Only, The Four Seasons, Escape from New York, The Evil Dead, Mad Max 2, An American Werewolf in London and Time Bandits.
1981 in music.
Popular music artists in 1981 included Kim Carnes, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Rick Springfield, Kool & the Gang, Hall & Oates, Eddie Rabbitt, Dolly Parton and REO Speedwagon.
Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 24th of August:
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
Magnum, P.I. - Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.
Knots Landing - American soap opera.
Archie Bunker's Place - Sitcom starring Carroll O'Connor.
Trapper John, M.D. - Medical drama.
Hart to Hart - TV show about a couple who moonlight as detectives.
The Dukes of Hazzard - American television series.
Mork & Mindy - Comedy TV show about an alien called Mork. Starring Robin Williams.
Taxi - American sitcom starring Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito.
Dallas - Soap opera.
The Incredible Hulk - Starring Lou Ferrigno.
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about the 24th of August, 1981.
13,961 days have passed since this date.
1,206,234,000 seconds have passed since the 24th of August, 1981.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,407,273,000 times.
Since the 24th of August, 1981, earth has travelled approximately 622,416,744,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 201,039,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 103,736,124 steps. That's about 46,105 miles!
Since this date, 14,474,808 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
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