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Monday August 04, 1980: on this day
August 04, 1980 was the 217th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 04, 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 August 04, 1980, who was born and died on August 04, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Battle Creek Brawl, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1980?
- August 04, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1980?
- August 04, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 04, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 04, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 04, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 04, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1980?
What day of the week was August 04, 1980?
August 04, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1980 can also be written as 8/4/1980 in the US and as 4/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1980:
- John andyoko begin recording double fantasy
- Seattle mariners replace manager darrell johnson with maury wills
August 04, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 04, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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 August 4th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 04, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 03:51 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.
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Who was born on August 04, 1980?
Famous people born on August 04, 1980:
- Shaheim Jeffries
Shaheim Jeffries is a state representative in a northeastern U.S.
- Richard Dawson
British experimental physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Iva Straková
- Benjamin Köhler
- Jack Liebeck
- Rony Martias
- Sənan Qurbanov
- Elkin Soto
- Anthony Wilkins
- Iuri Alcântara
- Kris Burton
- Grzegorz Bronowicki
- Alessandro Capitani
- Jeff Gibbs
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
![Barack Obama]()
Barack ObamaAmerican president elected in 2008.
![Meghan Markle]()
Meghan MarkleMeghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
![Dylan Sprouse]()
Dylan SprouseDylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
![Cole Sprouse]()
Cole SprouseCole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
![Billy Bob Thornton]()
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
![Dolores del Rio]()
Dolores del RioDolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
![Louis Armstrong]()
Louis ArmstrongAmerican jazz trumpeter.
![Daniel Dae Kim]()
Daniel Dae KimDaniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
![Marques Houston]()
Marques HoustonMarques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
August 04, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 12 days old,
or 2280 weeks and 1 day old,
or 15961 days old,
if you were born on August 04, 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 August 04, 1980?
There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1980.
August 04, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1980:
- Duke Pearson
American pianist and composer (d. 1980).
- Vicente de la Mata
- Giovanni Bolzoni
- Willis D. Crittenberger
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
![Pearl White]()
Pearl WhitePearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
![Victor Mature]()
Victor MatureAmerican actor.
![Melvyn Douglas]()
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
![Mary Miles Minter]()
Mary Miles MinterSilent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Briena Svedberg
Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 4th
August 04, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1980:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 04, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- Elton John - Little Jeannie
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 04, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 04, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
August 04, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Battle Creek Brawl
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Robert Clouse
Starring: Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako
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
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
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
August 04, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:
Coming Home
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Games People Play
Release year: 1980
Mortimer's Patch
Release year: 1980
August 04, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 04, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Heartsounds
By: Martha Weinman Lear
This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.
The Cradle Will Fall
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Katie DeMaio, a county prosecutor, was injured in a minor accident on the road. She thought that she saw a man lift a woman's body from her window and then into the trunk.
China Men
By: Maxine Hong Kingston
The story is based on memory, myth, and fact. It chronicles three generations of Chinese Americans living in America. This is a tale about how they survived in a new and strange world.
Innocent Blood
By: P.D. James
Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
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 …
August 04, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 04, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Conflict
Space Firebird
Rogue
Pelé's Soccer
Fishing Derby
Who was the US President on August 04, 1980?
On August 04, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1980?
On August 04, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1980?
On August 04, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of August. 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 August 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
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 August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
