December 24, 1981, was a Thursday. It was 42 years, 11 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
Notable events that occurred on December 24, 1981:
On December 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 "Neighbors".
Christmas Eve 1981 was 15,703 days ago. Approximately 523 months have passed. It was the 358th day of 1981, in week 52. The decade was the eighties. The start of 1982 was just 7 days away. People born on this day are currently 42 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 174 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Thursday, December 24, 1981. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's Christmas Eve of 1981. The big day is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are filed with people trying to do some last-minute shopping.
In America, the song "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John is at the top of the singles charts, while "Don't You Want Me" by Human League is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Neighbors 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 John Belushi, Ayn Rand, Peter Maivia, and Grace Kelly would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "Little House on the Prairie", "Magnum, P.I.", and "The Greatest American Hero". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Breakout", "Space Invaders", "Missile Command", and "Donkey Kong". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "Happy Days", "Diff'rent Strokes", and "Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds".
Popular toys at the moment include Dungeons & Dragons, the Atari 2600, Speak & Spell, and Fisher-Price Little People (Farm).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 24, 1981.
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Notable events that happened close to December 24, 1981.
Photographs of early 1980s fashion and hairstyles.
In December 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 December 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 December 24, 1987, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 24.
Physician-scientist and immunologist
Born on December 24, 1940
He turned 41 on this day in 1981.
American fashion designer Deceased
Born on December 24, 1962
She turned 19 on this day in 1981.
National holidays and famous events that fall on December 24:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on December 24, 1981.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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