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October 03, 1980 was the 277th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 03, 1980, who was born and died on October 03, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 03, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 3rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 03, 1980?
- October 03, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 03, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 03, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 03, 1980?
- October 03, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 03, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 03, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 03, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 03, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 03, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 03, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 03, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 03, 1980?
What day of the week was October 03, 1980?
October 03, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 277th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 03, 1980 can also be written as 10/3/1980 in the US and as 3/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 03, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 03, 1980:
- 4 dies in attack on synagogue in paris
October 03, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 03, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 3rd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 03, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 03, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 04:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 03, 1980?
Famous people born on October 03, 1980:
- Aquan Boldin
Former NFL wide receiver known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the sport.
- Khalid Abdalla
British actor known for his roles in films like 'The Kite Runner' and 'United 93'.
- Danny O'Donoghue
Irish singer-songwriter and producer.
- Sheldon Brookbank
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Lindsey Kelk
English journalist and author.
- Héctor Reynoso
Mexican footballer.
- Ivan Turina
Croatian footballer (d. 2013).
- Rubén Ochandiano
- Kjetil Mørland
- Blagoje Ivović
- Ian McLeod
- Diego Salazar
- Marcel Marcilloux
- Theron Smith
Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Lena Headey]()
Lena HeadeyLena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Chubby Checker]()
Chubby CheckerChubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottBud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.
![Shannyn Sossamon]()
Shannyn SossamonAmerican actress, dancer, and musician.
![Clémence Poésy]()
Clémence PoésyFrench actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.
![Neve Campbell]()
Neve CampbellNeve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.
![Ruggero Raimondi]()
Ruggero RaimondiRuggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.
![Gore Vidal]()
Gore VidalAmerican playwright, critic and novelist.
![Carmen Russo]()
Carmen RussoGenoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).
October 03, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 21 days old,
or 2272 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15909 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 03, 1980?
There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 03, 1980.
October 03, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 03, 1980:
- Friedrich Karm
Estonian footballer (b. 1907).
- Melvin E. Thompson
- Gustav Wagner
- María Teresa Mora
- Albéric O'Kelly de Galway
- Armand Swartenbroeks
- Jerzy Żurawlew
- Filippo Scelzo
What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?
Famous deaths on October 3rd:
![Janet Leigh]()
Janet LeighAmerican actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.
![Roddy McDowall]()
Roddy McDowallBritish child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
![Ronnie Barker]()
Ronnie BarkerBritish comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.
![Bruce Paltrow]()
Bruce PaltrowAmerican film and television producer (born 1943).
![Zachary Scott]()
Zachary ScottAmerican actor (b. 1914).
![Charles Collingwood]()
Charles CollingwoodAt 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.
- Macil Guthrie
Macil Guthrie was a Canadian folk singer and guitarist who played a significant role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
- Dub Taylor
Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.
- Sayward Bowen
Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.
- Jarl Kulle
Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 3rd
October 03, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 03, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 03, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 03, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 03, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 03, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
- Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
- The Jam - Start
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
October 03, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 03, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 03, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
October 03, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 03, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dostana
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Raj Khosla
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra
Times Square
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Allan Moyle
Starring: Tim Curry, Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, Peter Coffield
Foolin' Around
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
October 03, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Forgive Our Foolish Ways
Release year: 1980
Ashita no Jô 2
Release year: 1980
October 03, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 03, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Key To Rebecca
By: Ken Follett
When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look
Random Winds
By: Belva Plain
This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …
Loon Lake
By: E.L. Doctorow
Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.
The Fifth Horseman
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.
October 03, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 03, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Bismarck
Rally-X
Sea Duel
Galactic Empire
Time Traveler
Who was the US President on October 03, 1980?
On October 03, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1980?
On October 03, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 03, 1980?
On October 03, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 3rd?
October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of October. 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 October 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
- 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
