Saturday March 01, 1980: on this day

March 01, 1980 was the 61st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 01, 1980, who was born and died on March 01, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Defiance, directed by John Flynn), TV series (e.g. Fox) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 01, 1980?


March 01, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 61st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1980 can also be written as 3/1/1980 in the US and as 1/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

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March 01, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 1980:

  • Ctuc, commonwealth trade union council, established
  • Patti smith and mc5 guitarist fred sonic smith wed in detroit
  • Snow falls in florida
  • Hilbert van der duim becomes world champion all-round skater.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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 March 1st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:45 pm and setting at 06:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Who was born on March 01, 1980?


Famous people born on March 01, 1980:

  • Aunesti Williams

    Aunesti Williams was a professional tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles.

  • Justa Inventor

    Justa Inventor is a prolific engineer who has developed several innovative technologies that have transformed various industries.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Gentle Dancer

    Gentle Dancer is a celebrated contemporary dancer known for her graceful and expressive performances.

  • Hermenia Vidal

    Hermenia Vidal is a prominent Argentinian journalist who covers political and social issues in Latin America.

  • Mouhamad Issa

    Mouhamad Issa is a Lebanese businessman and the founder of Zomato, a leading restaurant search and discovery platform in the Middle East.

  • Noriko Sato

    Noriko Sato is a renowned Japanese business consultant and author, known for her expertise in strategic management.

  • Annmargaret Chung

    Annmargaret Chung is a Canadian journalist and news anchor.

  • Garo Keshishian

    Garo Keshishian is a cybersecurity expert who has worked on developing advanced security solutions for organizations.

  • Nazari Kazemi

    Nazari Kazemi is an Iranian physicist who has made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Grantham Simmons

    Grantham Simmons is a robotics engineer who has worked on the development of advanced robotic systems.

  • Luma Khalil

    Co-founder of the non-profit organization Luma for Peace, which promotes conflict resolution and human rights.

  • Glenroy Campbell

    Glenroy Campbell is a highly sought-after business consultant who helps organizations optimize their operations and improve their bottom...

  • Shakeel Masood

    Shakeel Masood is a prominent Bangladeshi journalist and news editor.

  • Abdalrahman Siraj

    Abdalrahman Siraj is a Yemeni journalist and political analyst who has written for various news outlets in the Middle East.

  • Keiji Tanaka

    Keiji Tanaka is a renowned Japanese business consultant who has advised numerous companies on strategy and operations.

  • Glenroy Walters

    Glenroy Walters is an American journalist and news anchor who has reported on local and national news stories.

  • Gyan Gupta

    Gyan Gupta is an Indian businessman and the CEO of a leading manufacturing company.

  • Fadel Saeed

    Fadel Saeed is a Saudi Arabian businessman and the founder of Saeed Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors.

  • Moishy Rosenberg

    Moishy Rosenberg is an Israeli businessman and entrepreneur who has founded several successful companies in the renewable energy sector.

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

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


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 25 days old,

or 2303 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16127 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 01, 1980?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 01, 1980:

  • Mescal Fitzgerald

    Mescal Fitzgerald was a renowned American playwright whose works often explored social and political themes.

  • Duong Thieu Trung

    Duong Thieu Trung was a renowned Vietnamese poet and scholar during the French colonial era.

  • Adalai Sherwood

    American painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Emagene Chambers

    Emagene Chambers was a prolific American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.

  • Kathelene Fitzgerald

    Kathelene Fitzgerald was a renowned American playwright who explored themes of social justice and human relationships.

  • Ruthellen Chambers

    Ruthellen Chambers was a prolific American poet who wrote extensively about nature, love, and the human experience.

  • Oleva Fitzgerald

    Oleva Fitzgerald was a celebrated Irish playwright whose plays often explored social and political themes.

  • Verita Sinclair

    Verita Sinclair was an American playwright known for her socially conscious dramas.

  • Dixie Dean

    Dixie Dean was a legendary English footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring record.

  • Emmett Ashford

    First African American umpire in Major League Baseball.

  • Wilhelmina Cooper

    Dutch-american model and businesswoman, founded wilhelmina models (b. 1940).

  • John Jacob Niles

    Composer dies at 87.

  • Daniil Jakovlevič Chrabrovickij
  • Dorothy Phillips
  • Matteo Pedrali
  • Eric Oliver

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Anneth Frank

    A young Jewish girl whose diary chronicled her family's hiding during the Holocaust.

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

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

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


Holidays on March 01, 1980:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1980:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1980:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  2. - Yes, I'm Ready
  3. - Do That To Me One More Time
  4. - Longer
  5. - Desire

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

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

The R&B music chart on March 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - The Second Time Around
  4. - Too Hot
  5. - Rock With You

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

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

Defiance

Defiance

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Flynn

Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Danny Aiello, Rudy Ramos

A Small Circle of Friends

A Small Circle of Friends

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Rob Cohen

Starring: Brad Davis, Karen Allen, Jameson Parker, Shelley Long

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

United States

United States

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Sanford

Sanford

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Here's Boomer

Here's Boomer

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

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

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

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

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

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

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The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

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She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

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

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

Network

Network

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Missile Command

Missile Command

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: NA Atari Inc.; EU Sega; NA Nintendo (Game Boy)

history

Who was the US President on March 01, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1980?

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

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

Find out more about March 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 March 1980?

March 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1980 calendar looked like.

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