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August 05, 1980 was the 218th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1980, who was born and died on August 05, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1980?
- August 05, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1980?
- August 05, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1980?
What day of the week was August 05, 1980?
August 05, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1980 can also be written as 8/5/1980 in the US and as 5/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1980:
- Expos dick williams wins his 1,000th career game as a manager
- New york mets' doug flynn ties record of three triples in a game.
August 05, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:19 am and setting at 04:52 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 05, 1980?
Famous people born on August 05, 1980:
- Kaylani Lei
American pornographic actress from singapore, born in america.
- Wayne Bridge
English footballer.
- Yuri Foreman
Former WBA super welterweight champion.
- Salvador Cabañas
Paraguayan footballer.
- Jesse Williams
American actor, director, producer, and political activist.
- Jason Culina
Australian soccer player.
- Vatsal Seth
Indian actor.
- Sophie Winkleman
English actress.
- Ali Umar
Maldivian footballer.
- Ann Simons
- DJ Anas
- Claire Guo
- Toni Doblas
- Sara Papi
- Eduardo Ribeiro dos Santos
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 20 days old,
or 2281 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15969 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1980?
There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1980.
August 05, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1980:
- Harold L. Runnels
American soldier and politician (b. 1924).
- Andrea Ghetti
- Joachim Hämmerling
- Pietro Genovesi
- Carlo Tamberlani
- José María Puig
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1980:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 05, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.
August 05, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Devil'S Alternative
By: Frederick Forsyth
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:
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.
The Ninja
By: Eric Van Lustbader
It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.
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.
August 05, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Prisoner
Moon Cresta
Golf
Terrorist
Time Traveler
Who was the US President on August 05, 1980?
On August 05, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1980?
On August 05, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1980?
On August 05, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
