May 24, 1981, was a Sunday. It was 43 years, 11 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.
Notable events that occurred on May 24, 1981:
On May 24, 1981, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Happy Birthday to Me".
This date was 16,069 days ago. Approximately 536 months have passed. It was the 144th 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. 179 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, May 24, 1981. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days 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. It is Memorial Day weekend in the United States. People are attending picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor gatherings to mark the beginning 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 "Quincy, M.E.", "The Love Boat", "Archie Bunker's Place", and "Hill Street Blues".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Breakout", "Asteroids", "Galaxian", and "Pac-Man". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Happy Days", "The All New Popeye Hour", "The New Adventures of Flash Gordon", and "Cockleshell Bay". Popular toys at the moment include Water Ring Toss, Speak & Spell, the Big Wheel (tricycle), and Space Lego.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 24, 1981.
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Notable events that happened close to May 24, 1981.
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In May 1981, TV audiences were watching the following 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:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
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 24, 1987, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 24.
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Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 24, 1981.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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