24th of August, 1981

The 24th of August, 1981, fell on a Monday. Day 236 of 1981. Decade: 1980s.

38 years, 5 months and 2 days have passed since the 24th of August, 1981.

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.

  • Kim Carnes - "Bette Davis Eyes"

    "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes would go on to win a Grammy for 1981's Song of the Year.

  • Lech Walesa.

    The architect of the Gdansk Agreement, Lech Walesa, was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1981.

  • Chariots of Fire

    "Chariots of Fire" won the Academy Award for Best Picture 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:

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 38 years, 5 months and 2 days have passed since the 24th of August, 1981.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 35 of 1981.
  • Leap Year: 1981 was NOT a leap year.
  • Age: Anyone born on the 24th of August, 1981, will be 38 years of age.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 367455600.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 24th of August, 1981:

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 24th of August, 1981, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1981 was the year of the Rooster (Yin Water).
  • Native American Zodiac: The 24th of August, 1981 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

  • Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on the 24th of August, 1981.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

  • A baby that was born on the 24th of August, 1981 was probably conceived around the 14th of November, 1980. (Rough Estimate).
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 24th of August, 1981 is the 3rd of June, 1982. (Rough Estimate).

24th of August

Events that have occurred on the 24th of August:

Television

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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Videos

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 24th of August, 1981.

  • 14,034 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,212,541,200 seconds have passed since the 24th of August, 1981.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,414,631,400 times.
  • Since the 24th of August, 1981, earth has travelled approximately 625,671,259,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 202,090,200 times.
  • If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 104,278,543 steps. That's about 46,346 miles!
  • Since this date, 14,550,494 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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