Born on 24 February 1981

At A Glance

24 February 1981 at a glance

Day of the week

24 February 1981 was a Tuesday.

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 24 February is Pisces.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 24 February 1981 fell in the Year of the Rooster.

Birthstone

The birthstone for February is Amethyst.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 24 February 1981 was Waning Gibbous.

On this day: 24 February

• 1968 Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnamese forces led by Ngô Quang Trưởng recapture the citadel of Hué.
• 1976 The 1976 constitution of Cuba is formally proclaimed.
• 1983 A special commission of the United States Congress condemns the Japanese American internment during World War II.
• 1989 United Airlines Flight 811, bound for New Zealand from Honolulu, rips open during flight, blowing nine passengers out of the business-class section.
• 1991 Gulf War: Ground troops cross the Saudi Arabian border and enter Iraq, thus beginning the ground phase of the war.

Famous people born on 24 February

• Steve Jobs, American businessman, co-founded Apple Computer and Pixar (1955–2011)
• Jessica Pegula, American tennis player (born 1994)
• Nani, Indian actor and film producer (born 1984)
• Daniel Kaluuya, English actor (born 1989)

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