This table shows the date the song reached number one in the charts during 1981. If your exact birth date isn't shown find the closest date before your birthday - this is the song that was number 1 on the day you were born or a later birthday. To find all your No.1 songs listed together see the panel below. | |||
Date Reached No. 1 |
Artist |
Song Title |
Wks |
4th January 1981 | John Lennon | Imagine | 4 |
1st February 1981 | John Lennon | Woman | 2 |
15th February 1981 | Joe Dolce | Shaddup Your Face | 3 |
8th March 1981 | Roxy Music | Jealous Guy | 2 |
22nd March 1981 | Shakin' Stevens | This Ole House | 3 |
12th April 1981 | Bucks Fizz | Making Your Mind Up | 3 |
3rd May 1981 | Adam & The Ants | Stand and Deliver | 5 |
7th June 1981 | Smokey Robinson | Being With You | 2 |
21st June 1981 | Michael Jackson | One Day In Your Life | 2 |
5th July 1981 | The Specials | Ghost Town | 3 |
26th July 1981 | Shakin' Stevens | Green Door | 4 |
23rd August 1981 | Aneka | Japanese Boy | 1 |
30th August 1981 | Soft Cell | Tainted Love | 2 |
13th September 1981 | Adam & The Ants | Prince Charming | 4 |
11th October 1981 | Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin | It's My Party | 4 |
8th November 1981 | The Police | Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic | 1 |
15th November 1981 | Queen & David Bowie | Under Pressure | 2 |
29th November 1981 | Julio Iglesias | Begin the Beguine | 1 |
6th December 1981 | The Human League | Don't You Want Me | 5 |
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