Tuesday January 01, 1980: on this day

January 01, 1980 was the 1st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 01, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1980, who was born and died on January 01, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band), movies (e.g. Just Tell Me What You Want, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1980?


January 01, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1980 can also be written as 1/1/1980 in the US and as 1/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 01, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1980:

  • International decade of water & sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • Mob storms russian embassy in teheran, iran.
  • Premier adbou diouf becomes president of senegal.
  • Alabama beats arkansas in sugar bowl for college football championship.
  • 54th australian womens tennis: barbara jordan beats s walsh (6-3, 6-3).
  • Chrysler uk renamed talbot.
  • Victoria is crowned princess of sweden.

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January 01, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1980 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 January 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:24 pm and setting at 07:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.

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Who was born on January 01, 1980?


Famous people born on January 01, 1980:

  • Nikhil Dwivedi
    Nikhil Dwivedi

    Nikhil Dwivedi is a talented actor known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Aemon Targaryen

    Legendary dragon rider and champion jouster.

  • Deejay Xmasters

    Deejay Xmasters is a renowned DJ and producer known for his innovative electronic music.

  • Bhavesh Oza

    Bhavesh Oza is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Ola Cabs, one of India's largest ride-hailing platforms.

  • Brodin

    Renowned bodybuilder known for his strength and physique.

  • Namrata Bostrom

    Namrata Bostrom is a Swedish entrepreneur and the co-founder of Klarna, a leading fintech company.

  • Aleera

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in both film and theater.

  • Kanae Kanae

    Successful entrepreneur known for founding a tech startup.

  • Hiliary Mason

    Prominent data scientist known for her contributions to the field of data analytics.

  • Ezechiel Chibamu

    Ezechiel Chibamu is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur and the founder of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, one of the largest telecommunications companies...

  • Sruly Werdyger

    Renowned Jewish singer.

  • Avishai Abrahami

    Co-founder of Wix.

  • Mayling Ng

    Mayling Ng is a martial artist known for her skills in various disciplines.

  • Lindsay Faye

    Lindsay Faye is an American author known for her historical mystery novels.

  • Elaf Al-Waleed

    Saudi Arabian businesswoman known for her investments and philanthropic work.

  • Jessice Kerr

    Renowned software engineer known for her contributions to programming languages.

  • Sephira

    Renowned violinist known for her captivating performances.

  • Mubashir Iqbal

    Mubashir Iqbal is a Pakistani entrepreneur and the co-founder of Daraz, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in South Asia.

  • Gargi Rawat

    Gargi Rawat is an Indian journalist and news anchor who works for NDTV.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 22 days old,

or 2312 weeks

or 16184 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1980?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1980.

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January 01, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1980:

  • Biran Stein

    Biran Stein was a German-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Nanetta Ferrari

    An Italian opera singer who had a successful career in the early 20th century.

  • Elanore Antin

    Elanore Antin was a renowned American painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.

  • Erich Emmerich

    German physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Mary Armour

    Mary Armour was a Canadian journalist and broadcaster who specialized in reporting on women's issues and social justice.

  • Samary Mercier

    Samary Mercier was a French writer who was known for her novels and short stories.

  • Eria Montez

    Eria Montez was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the mid-20th century.

  • Husayn al-Barazi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Elizabeth Stern

    American biologist who made significant contributions to the field of cytogenetics.

  • Othmar Baumgartner

    Swiss physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Lieutenant General Leroy Lutes

    Lieutenant General Leroy Lutes was a United States Army officer who served as the Commanding General of the Army Service Forces during World...

  • Florestine Thompson

    Florestine Thompson was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Imre Kovács

    Hungarian politician who served as Minister of Agriculture and Food in the 1950s.

  • Chanah Sokolov

    Chanah Sokolov was a Russian-born Israeli painter known for her vibrant and expressive paintings of everyday life in Israel.

  • Charnay Pierre

    Pierre Charnay was a French journalist and war correspondent who reported on conflicts around the world.

  • Anselma Schubert

    Anselma Schubert was an Austrian journalist and author who wrote extensively on political and social issues.

  • Ettel Levin

    Ettel Levin was a Polish politician who served as a member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.

  • Nazaire Levesque

    Nazaire Levesque was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian Senate.

  • Florena Lasker

    Florena Lasker was a German politician who served as a member of the Reichstag.

  • Adelheid Stein

    Adelheid Stein was a German physicist who made contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1980 was Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Don't Go
  2. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  3. - Rock With You
  4. - Send One Your Love
  5. - Do That To Me One More Time

January 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - I Have A Dream
  4. - Super Trouper
  5. - Brass In Pocket

January 01, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Send One Your Love

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January 01, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Just Tell Me What You Want

Just Tell Me What You Want

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Ali MacGraw, Alan King, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

January 01, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

January 01, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

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"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

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"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

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James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

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This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

January 01, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heli Fire

Heli Fire

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1980?

On January 01, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1980?

On January 01, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1980?

On January 01, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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What happened in 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1980 calendar looked like.

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