This is an in-depth look at all the fascinating facts about July 16, 1981 🗓️ that most don't know. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as interesting things that happened when you were born – from most important world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and a lot more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s start.
📅 Day of Week
July 16th in 1981 was a Thursday and was the 197th day of the 7th month of 1981 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 46th day of Summer and there was 47 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 1981 calendar will be in 2026. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 3rd quarter of the year
⚡️ The 46th day of Summer
⏳ This date was 15,866 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Cancer
🗓️ July 16, 1981 was a Thursday
📆 In 2025, July 16 is on a Thursday
→ July 16, 1981 in Roman numerals: VII XVI MCMLXXXI (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 1981 on a Thursday. You are 43 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Rooster. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 5,289 days or 14.49 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 538 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 22,847,320 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 380,788 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Cancer
🐓 You were born in the Year of the Rooster
→ Age on next birthday: 44 years old
Being born in 1981 makes you a part of Millennials Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are born between 1980 and 1995. Millennial grew up using electronics, the Internet and online social communities. They are tech-savvy, family-centric, achievement-oriented, curious, usually wanting instant gratification and recognition. This generation possesses many characteristics that are unique in comparison to past generations.Your birthday numbers are 7, 16 and 1981, which reveal that your Life Path number is 6. Your zodiac sign is Cancer with a ruling planet Moon. Your birthstone is the Ruby, and your birth flower is the Larkspur.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 45th birthday will be on a Thursday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second was on March 24, 2013.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on July 16 in 1981 have an zodiac sign of Cancer ♋. People born under the Cancer sign are highly emotional; this can be both a positive and a negative thing.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1981 means your zodiac animal is a Rooster. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Rooster are honest, observant and hardworking. They seldom rely on other people in daily life, which can make them impatient when dealing with others.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Cancer is Moon. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
The Moon governs your emotional attachments. It represents your intuition, your instincts, your habits, your conscious mind, and what makes you feel comfortable and secure. It oversees how you express your emotions and share yourself with others, especially when you react without taking time to think things over first. The Moon is associated with your mother, your home and family, your childhood, and how you like to decorate your home.🪐 Zodiac sign: Cancer – ♋
🐓 Zodiac animal: Rooster
🌌 Ruling Planet: Moon ☽
🌎 Zodiac Element: Earth
→ Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on July 16, 1981, your Life Path number is 6. The Life Path 6 suggests that you entered this plane with tools to become the ultimate nurturer, and a beacon for truth, justice, righteousness, and domesticity. Nicknamed the motherhood number, the Six is a fixer. However, you possess all of the skills to handle this challenge. The values of sixes are responsibility, family, long-term goals, while the challenges: to make your home comfortable for yourself and others.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes. (Billboard Hot 100 – July 16, 1981). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Waterfalls" by TLC. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Bills, Bills, Bills" by Destiny's Child, and on your 21st birthday it was "Hot In Herre" by Nelly.
🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on July 16, 1981. You share a birthday with Maher Zain (r&b singer).
🎄 Holidays on July 16
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 4.54 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The '80s was a pivotal time period that began to change the course of the world. Let's look back and see how influential this decade was, from the fun times to the hard times.In the 1980s, Pac-Man was released and Cinco de Mayo took off as a holiday in the United States, 1980 Olympic Summer Games were held in Moscow, smiley emoticons (emojis) were first used by computer scientist Scott Fahlman in 1982, CNN was founded by media mogul Ted Turner, BET was launched and MTV debuted in 1981 - shockingly, cable television did not have commercials until the 1980s.
In '80s we saw the first ever liposuction surgery, the first ever Compact Discs released, and the first ever Hooters restaurant open. The first African-American to win the Miss America pageant was Vanessa Williams in 1983. In 1986, the Soviet Union had the Chernobyl disaster.
There were an estimated 127,030,934 babies born throughout the world in 1981. In 1981, the most popular baby name was Jennifer for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1981 was Raiders of the Lost Ark directed by Steven Spielberg starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman. Donkey Kong developed by Nintendo and Atari, Inc., was one of the most popular video games in 1981.
📜 Historical events on July 16th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on July 16, 1981.
Muslim Era begins - Muhammad begins flight from Mecca to Medina (Hijra).Three Roman legates fracture relations between Western and Eastern Christian churches by placing invalid Papal Bull of Excommunication on altar of Hagia Sophia during liturgy. Often dated start of the East-West Schism.
Public debate between Martin Luther & theologist John Eck at Pleissenburg Castle in Liepzig, Luther denies the divine right of the Pope.
La Paz, Bolivia declares its independence from the Spanish Crown and forms the Junta Tuitiva. The first independent government in Spanish America, led by Pedro Domingo Murillo.
Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of Britain (Operation Sealion).
🏆 Sports in 1981
Oakland Raiders beat Philadelphia Eagles (27 - 10) to win Super Bowl XV on January 25, 1981 in New Orleans, LA. Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Yankees (4 - 2) to win the 1981 World Series. Boston Celtics beat Houston Rockets (4 - 2) to win the 1981 NBA Finals. New York Islanders defeated Minnesota North Stars (4 - 1) to win the 1981 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for July 16, 1981 is Ruby. Ruby was regarded by ancient Hindus as the "king of gems." It was believed to protect its wearer from darkness, shadows, and evil. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for July is Larkspur. Larkspur signifies an open heart, strong bond of love, and the celebration of positivity.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.' - Jean-Paul Sartre 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in German? 'Alles Gute zum Geburtstag'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'Don't just count your years, make your years count.'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'On this wonderful day, I wish you the best that life has to offer! Happy birthday'Refresh to see a new wish.
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