Born on 22 February 1981

At A Glance

22 February 1981 at a glance

Day of the week

22 February 1981 was a Sunday.

UK Number One

The UK Number One single was “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre.

Top Film of 1981

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1981 was Raiders of the Lost Ark.

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)

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