Tuesday December 02, 1980: on this day

December 02, 1980 was the 337th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 02, 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 December 02, 1980, who was born and died on December 02, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Nine to Five, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1980?


December 02, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 337th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1980 can also be written as 12/2/1980 in the US and as 2/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 02, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1980:

  • Four american maryknoll nuns killed by death squads in el salvador.
  • Four u.s. nuns and churchwomen, ita ford, maura clarke, jean donovan, and dorothy kazel, are murdered by a death squad in el salvador.
  • Salvadoran civil war: four american missionaries are raped and murdered by a death squad.

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December 02, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:03 am and setting at 02:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 02, 1980?


Famous people born on December 02, 1980:

  • Arthur Jugnot

    French actor on the stage and in film, as well as magician, son ga(c)rard jugnot.

  • Darryn Randall

    South african cricketer (d. 2013).

  • Joel Ward

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Adam Kreek

    Canadian rower.

  • Jacki R Chan
  • Benjamin Mako Hill
  • Ahmed Maher
  • Milton Palacios
  • Vágner Kaetano Pereira
  • Michael Stocklasa
  • Costanza Zanoletti
  • Charlotte Rohlin
  • Emily Barker
  • Damir Burić
  • Leander Deeny
  • Marco Engelhardt
  • Diego Martínez

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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December 02, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 22 days old,

or 2264 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15849 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 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 December 02, 1980?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 02, 1980.

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December 02, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1980:

  • Roman Gary

    French novelist known for his works like 'The Roots of Heaven'.

  • Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

    Indian-pakistani lawyer and politician, 4th prime minister of pakistan (b. 1905).

  • Richard Pindle Hammond
  • Roza Eskenazi
  • Willie Gilbert
  • Romain Gary (Roman Kacew

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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December 02, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1980:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1980:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Another One Bites The Dust
  4. - Woman In Love
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1980 was Super Trouper by Abba, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Super Trouper
  2. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  3. - Stop The Cavalry
  4. - Embarrassment
  5. - Banana Republic

December 02, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 02, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Lovely One
  5. - Uptown

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December 02, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nine to Five

Nine to Five

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman

Country: United States of America

Any Which Way You Can

Any Which Way You Can

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Buddy Van Horn

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, William Smith

Country: United States of America

Inside Moves

Inside Moves

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: John Savage, David Morse, Diana Scarwid, Amy Wright

Seems Like Old Times

Seems Like Old Times

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jay Sandrich

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin, Robert Guillaume

The Mirror Crack'd

The Mirror Crack'd

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: Angela Lansbury, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Geraldine Chaplin

December 02, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

December 02, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

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James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

By:

Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien

Unfinished Tales

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"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands

Music For Chameleons by Truman Capote

Music For Chameleons

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Truman Capote's gems of reporting capture true stories and real people with the same stylistic brilliance we expect from great fiction.

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

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His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

December 02, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Monster (Videopac)

Space Monster (Videopac)

Platform: Odyssey²/Videopac

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Philips

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Platform: Apple II, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Co.

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Pelé's Soccer

Pelé's Soccer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade football/soccer

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1980?

On December 02, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1980?

On December 02, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1980?

On December 02, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

Find out more about December 2nd

history

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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1980 calendar looked like.

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