Saturday May 03, 1980: on this day

May 03, 1980 was the 124th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 03, 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 May 03, 1980, who was born and died on May 03, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Big Red One, directed by Samuel Fuller), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 3rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1980?


May 03, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 124th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1980 can also be written as 5/3/1980 in the US and as 3/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1980:

  • Giants 1st baseman willie mccovey hits his 521st and final hr
  • Texas rangers' ferguson jenkins becomes fourth to win 100 games in american league and national league.
  • 106th kentucky derby: jacinto vasquez on genuine risk wins in 2:02.

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May 03, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 03, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 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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May 03, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 May 03, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 09:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Who was born on May 03, 1980?


Famous people born on May 03, 1980:

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Rowene Wright

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits in her photography.

  • MC Souleye

    American rapper.

  • Harrie Mortimer

    Award-winning photographer known for capturing stunning landscapes and portraits.

  • Kollin Hansen

    Kollin Hansen is a prominent biologist specializing in genetics and molecular biology.

  • Zuzana Ondrášková

    Czech tennis player.

  • Marcel Vigneron

    American chef (top chef).

  • Mozhan Marnò
    Mozhan Marnò
  • Aurélie Perrillat-Colomb
  • Mircea Bornescu
  • Angelo Bruscino
  • David Catalá
  • Andrea Cossu
  • Martin Ides
  • Hussain Mustahil

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Movie actor.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Alex Cord
    Alex Cord

    American actor.

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May 03, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 25 days old,

or 2290 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16035 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 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 May 03, 1980?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 03, 1980.

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May 03, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1980:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1980:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Ride Like The Wind
  3. - Lost In Love
  4. - With You I'm Born Again
  5. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

May 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
  2. - Dance Yourself Dizzy
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Geno

May 03, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 03, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
  2. - Don't Push It Don't Force It
  3. - Lady
  4. - Stomp
  5. - Let's Get Serious

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May 03, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Red One

The Big Red One

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco

Country: United States of America

Fame

Fame

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean

Country: United States of America

Humanoids from the Deep

Humanoids from the Deep

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Barbara Peeters, Jimmy T. Murakami

Starring: Doug McClure, Ann Turkel, Vic Morrow, Cindy Weintraub

Country: United States of America

Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown

The Long Riders

The Long Riders

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Dennis Quaid, Keith Carradine

May 03, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

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

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Righteous Apples

The Righteous Apples

Release year: 1980

Starring: George M. Chappell

Country: United States of America

May 03, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Love Lost by Helen Van Slyke

No Love Lost

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NO LOVE LOST is Helen Van Slyke at its best: A wonderful family story that spans three generations of extraordinarily different wives. Written with Van Slyke’s keen understanding of the human condition, this is Helen Van Slyke at their best.

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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In this timeless story by Cynthia Freeman, four generations of an American immigrant family are brought to life from New York's Lower East Side down to San Francisco.

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

By:

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.

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

By:

William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

By:

Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

May 03, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Windfall

Windfall

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Platform: Apple II, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Co.

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Balloon Bomber

Balloon Bomber

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Golf

Golf

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on May 03, 1980?

On May 03, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1980?

On May 03, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1980?

On May 03, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of May. 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 May 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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 May 1980?

May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1980 calendar looked like.

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