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What happened on Tuesday February 17, 1981?

About February 17th, 1981, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 17, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order 12291, titled "Federal Regulation," aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance agency accountability, and provide presidential oversight of the regulatory process. The order mandated that agencies conduct cost-benefit analyses for major regulations and established the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee this process.
  • Day of the week: February 17th, 1981 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton
  • #1 UK song: Vienna by Ultravox
  • Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell

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February 17, 1981: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1981:

  • Reagan issues Executive Order 12291 on federal regulation On February 17, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order 12291, titled "Federal Regulation," aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, enhance agency accountability, and provide presidential oversight of the regulatory process. The order mandated that agencies conduct cost-benefit analyses for major regulations and established the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee this process. source: reaganlibrary.gov
  • Reagan's Executive Order 12291 transforms regulatory landscape On February 17, 1981, President Ronald Reagan signed Executive Order 12291, titled "Federal Regulation," which mandated that federal agencies conduct cost-benefit analyses for major regulations and submit them to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This order aimed to reduce regulatory burdens, increase agency accountability, and ensure well-reasoned regulations. It revoked previous orders and was later superseded by Executive Order 12866 in 1993. source: archives.gov
  • Pope John Paul II's visit to the Philippines begins with Mass at Manila Cathedral On February 17, 1981, Pope John Paul II began his first papal visit to the Philippines by celebrating Mass at the Manila Cathedral. During the Mass, he addressed the Philippine Episcopate and Asian Bishops, emphasizing the importance of the Church's mission in the region. The visit also included a meeting with women religious at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, where the Pope addressed the women religious of the Philippines. source: vatican.va

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February 17, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 17, 1981?


February 17, 1981 was a Tuesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1981 can also be written as 2/17/1981 in the US and as 17/2/1981 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 17, 1981?


Famous people born on February 17, 1981:

  • Paris Hilton
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  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
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  • Jonathan Gilad
    Jonathan Gilad
  • Stefanie Stemmer
    Stefanie Stemmer
  • Gregor Bermbach
    Gregor Bermbach
  • Gennaro Volpe
    Gennaro Volpe
  • Deila Boni
    Deila Boni
  • Federico Bobba
    Federico Bobba
  • Davide Banzato
    Davide Banzato
  • Baiba Skride
    Baiba Skride
  • Tiberiu Bălan
    Tiberiu Bălan
  • Hugo Évora
    Hugo Évora
  • Paul Wasicka
    Paul Wasicka
  • T.J. Duckett
    T.J. Duckett
  • Kenny Brown
    Kenny Brown
  • Matías Ibarra
    Matías Ibarra
  • Diego Guidi
    Diego Guidi
  • Pontus Segerström
    Pontus Segerström

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February 17, 1981: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1981:

  • David Garnett
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  • Alessandro Astolfi
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February 17, 1981: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1981 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 16th and February 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1981 was 9 To 5 by Dolly Parton, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

  1. - 9 To 5 youtube
  2. - I Love A Rainy Night youtube
  3. - Celebration youtube
  4. - Woman youtube
  5. - The Tide Is High youtube

February 17, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1981 was Vienna by Ultravox, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

  1. - Vienna youtube
  2. - Shaddup You Face youtube
  3. - Woman youtube
  4. - I Surrender youtube
  5. - In The Air Tonight youtube

February 17, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1981 was Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me) by The Gap Band, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

  1. - Burn Rubber (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)
  2. - Don't Stop The Music
  3. - Fantastic Voyage
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - I Ain't Gonna Stand For It
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February 17, 1981: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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February 17, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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February 17, 1981: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1981 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 17, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 06:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 1981.

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How old is someone born on February 17, 1981?


Someone born on February 17, 1981 is:

45 years 3 months old,

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