At A Glance
22 February 1981 at a glance
- Day of the week
- 22 February 1981 was a Sunday.
- Kent Music Report No. 1
- The Kent Music Report No. 1 was “Duncan” by Slim Dusty.
- Top Film of 1981
- The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1981 was Raiders of the Lost Ark.
- Best-Selling Vehicle of 1981
- Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 1981 was the Holden Commodore.
- Star sign
- The star sign for 22 February is Pisces.
- Chinese zodiac
- In the Chinese zodiac, 22 February 1981 fell in the Year of the Rooster.
- Birthstone
- The birthstone for February is Amethyst.
- Moon phase
- The moon phase on 22 February 1981 was Waning Gibbous.
On this day: 22 February
- 1973 Cold War: Following President Richard Nixon's visit to the People's Republic of China, the two countries agree to establish liaison offices.
- 1974 The Organisation of the Islamic Conference summit begins in Lahore, Pakistan. Thirty-seven countries attend and twenty-two heads of state and government participate. It also recognizes Bangladesh.
- 1979 Saint Lucia gains independence from the United Kingdom.
- 1980 Miracle on Ice: In Lake Placid, New York, the United States hockey team defeats the Soviet Union hockey team 4–3.
- 1986 Start of the People Power Revolution in the Philippines.
Famous people born on 22 February
- George Washington, American general and politician, 1st President of the United States (1732–1799)
- James Blunt, English singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1974)
- Steve Irwin, Australian zoologist and television host (1962–2006)
- Drew Barrymore, American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1975)
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Events of 1981 in Australia
A selection from Wikipedia's '1981 in Australia'. Not a complete list.
- 30 January – Sir Harry Gibbs is announced as the next Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia in the wake of Sir Garfield Barwick's resignation.
- 10 February – Townsville International Airport opens in Townsville
- 19 March – The South Australian Parliament passes the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981.
Life in Australia in 1981
Prime Minister
Malcolm Fraser
Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II
Petrol (per litre)
$0.34
Loaf of Bread
$0.65
Average House
$50,000
Weekly Wage
$250.00
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Famous Faces Born in the 1980s
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