May 20, 1981, was a Wednesday. It was 43 years, 6 months, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
People who were born on this exact date:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 20, 1981:
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The top movie on this day was "Happy Birthday to Me".
This date was 15,891 days ago. Approximately 530 months have passed. It was the 140th day of 1981, in week 21. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 43 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 177 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Taurus. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1981 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor events to celebrate the unofficial start of summer. In America, the song "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes is at the top of the singles charts, while "Stand And Deliver" by Adam & Ants is the number-one song in the UK.
Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Happy Birthday to Me is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing jelly shoes, turtleneck sweaters, loose high-waist pants, crop tops, and puffer jackets lined with fur. Meanwhile, men have been ditching the disco look of the 1970s in favor of athletic clothing such as tracksuits and sports jerseys. The "preppy" look has also been making a comeback.
Because it's 1981, the radio stations are being dominated by artists such as Kim Carnes, Soft Cell, Phil Collins, John Lennon, Stars On 45, Diana Ross and Olivia Newton-John. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Terry Fox, Adam Walsh, Bill Shankly, and William Holden would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Three's Company", "Dallas", "Trapper John, M.D.", and "Knots Landing".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Lunar Lander", "Asteroids", and "Galaxian". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "Schoolhouse Rock!", "Cockleshell Bay", and "Thundarr the Barbarian". Popular toys at the moment include Operation, Cabbage Patch Kids, Strawberry Shortcake dolls, and Fischer Price cassette player.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 20, 1981.
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Notable events that happened close to May 20, 1981.
People in May 1981 were watching the following TV series:
1981 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Cavalier, the DMC DeLorean, the Honda City, the Nissan Maxima, the BMW 5 Series (E28), and the Chevrolet Camaro (third generation).
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1981:
Toys and games that were popular in 1981:
Popular video games that people were playing in May 1981.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1981.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 20, 1987, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 20.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 20, 1981.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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