Friday January 04, 1980: on this day

January 04, 1980 was the 4th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 04, 1980, who was born and died on January 04, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band), movies (e.g. Just Tell Me What You Want, directed by Sidney Lumet), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 4th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1980?


January 04, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 4th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1980 can also be written as 1/4/1980 in the US and as 4/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 04, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1980:

  • President carter announces us boycott of moscow olympics
  • U.s. president jimmy carter proclaims a grain embargo against the ussr with the support of the european commission.
  • Global positioning system time epoch begins at 00:00 utc.
  • The president of sicily, piersanti mattarella, is killed by the mafia.

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January 04, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 04, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 09:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Who was born on January 04, 1980?


Famous people born on January 04, 1980:

  • Alexandra Jiménez
    Alexandra Jiménez

    Spanish actress.

  • Erin Cahill
    Erin Cahill

    American actress.

  • June Diane Raphael

    June diane raphael is an american actress, comedian, and writer known for her work in comedy films and television shows.

  • D'Arcy Carden

    D'arcy carden is an american actress best known for her role as janet in the tv show the good place.

  • Miguel Monteiro

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Justin Ontong

    South african cricketer.

  • Yaroslav Popovych

    Ukrainian cyclist.

  • Happy Salma

    Model and actress from indonesia.

  • Bobbi Eden

    Model and porn actress from the netherlands.

  • Greg Cipes

    American actor.

  • Jeannie Mai

    Reality star.

  • Christy Proctor

    Christy proctor, an american victim of a car accident, was killed and kelly delsignore her friend were critically injured by a fleeing...

  • Dylan Fergus
    Dylan Fergus
  • Milena Rosner

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 16 days old,

or 2311 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16178 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 04, 1980?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1980.

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January 04, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1980:

  • Shohachi Ishii
  • Salvatore Sperlinga

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff

    Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

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January 04, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1980:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1980 was Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Don't Go
  2. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  3. - Rock With You
  4. - Send One Your Love
  5. - Do That To Me One More Time

January 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - I Have A Dream
  4. - Super Trouper
  5. - Brass In Pocket

January 04, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 04, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Send One Your Love

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January 04, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Just Tell Me What You Want

Just Tell Me What You Want

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Ali MacGraw, Alan King, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn

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

Contamination

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

January 04, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

January 04, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

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Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"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

By:

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 Top Of The Hill by Irwin Shaw

The Top Of The Hill

By:

Thief, the world-famous author of Rich Man Poor Man and Beggarman has created one his most memorable characters in one of his strangest novels. It is a beautifully written story.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

January 04, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

Midway Campaign

Midway Campaign

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, TRS-80, VIC 20

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Microcomputer Games Inc

history

Who was the US President on January 04, 1980?

On January 04, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1980?

On January 04, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1980?

On January 04, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of January. 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 January 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1980 calendar looked like.

Friday January 4, 1980