July 26, 1981, was a Sunday. It was 43 years, 3 months, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
On July 26, 1981, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "Tarzan, the Ape Man".
This date was 15,824 days ago. Approximately 527 months have passed. It was the 207th day of 1981, in week 30. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 43 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 176 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the eighties.
It is Sunday, July 26, 1981. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1981 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "The One That You Love" by Air Supply is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ghosttown" by Specials is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Tarzan, the Ape Man 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 Bill Shankly, William Holden, Natalie Wood, and John Belushi would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Chips", "Knots Landing", "Dynasty", and "The Greatest American Hero". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Breakout", "Space Invaders", "Galaxian", and "Donkey Kong".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The All New Popeye Hour", "Mork & Mindy", "The New Adventures of Flash Gordon", and "Cockleshell Bay". Popular toys at the moment include Operation, Big Jim (action figure), Simon (memory game), and Space Lego.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 26, 1981.
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In July 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).
If you were a kid on July 26, 1981, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
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 July 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 July 26, 1987, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 26.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on July 26, 1981.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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