Friday December 05, 1980: on this day

December 05, 1980 was the 340th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 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 December 05, 1980, who was born and died on December 05, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Nine to Five, directed by Colin Higgins), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 1980?


December 05, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 340th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1980 can also be written as 12/5/1980 in the US and as 5/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 05, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 05, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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December 05, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 05, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 05, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 04:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 05, 1980?


Famous people born on December 05, 1980:

  • Sible Jones

    Famous for her thought-provoking and socially relevant plays.

  • Tamara Feldman

    American actress.

  • Cherry Healey

    Cherry Healey is a popular TV presenter and documentary maker.

  • Ibrahim Maalouf

    Lebanese-French trumpet player and composer.

  • Rockford Smith

    Talented playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Jessica Paré

    Canadian actress.

  • Shizuka Itō

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Jason Detrick
  • Fabrizio Del Monte
  • Luciano Pignatta
  • Jamar Smith
  • Gülden Kayalar
  • Ekrem Dağ

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

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December 05, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 20 days old,

or 2263 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15847 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 05, 1980?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 05, 1980.

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December 05, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 1980:

  • Gerrit Keizer

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Lennex Mandela

    Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

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December 05, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 1980:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 1980:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Another One Bites The Dust
  4. - Woman In Love
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1980 was Super Trouper by Abba, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Super Trouper
  2. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  3. - Stop The Cavalry
  4. - Embarrassment
  5. - Banana Republic

December 05, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

December 05, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 1st and December 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Lovely One
  5. - Uptown

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December 05, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nine to Five

Nine to Five

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Colin Higgins

Starring: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman

Country: United States of America

Any Which Way You Can

Any Which Way You Can

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Buddy Van Horn

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, William Smith

Country: United States of America

Inside Moves

Inside Moves

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: John Savage, David Morse, Diana Scarwid, Amy Wright

Seems Like Old Times

Seems Like Old Times

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jay Sandrich

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Charles Grodin, Robert Guillaume

The Mirror Crack'd

The Mirror Crack'd

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Guy Hamilton

Starring: Angela Lansbury, Tony Curtis, Rock Hudson, Geraldine Chaplin

December 05, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

December 05, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

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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.

American Dreams by Studs Terkel

American Dreams

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The Pulitzer Prize winner's book is back in print. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Turner, Jesse Helms, Joan Crawford, Vine Deloria, Helen and Scott Nearing.

The Tenth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Tenth Commandment

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The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

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An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

A Field Guide To The Birds by Roger Tory Peterson

A Field Guide To The Birds

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Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …

December 05, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 05, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

Space Zap

Space Zap

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade, action

Publisher: Bally Midway

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Wizard of Wor

Wizard of Wor

Platform: Arcade, ported to Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Bally Astrocade

Genre: Action/maze

Publisher: Midway; CBS Electronics (Atari 2600); Roklan (Atari 8-bit)

history

Who was the US President on December 05, 1980?

On December 05, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1980?

On December 05, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 1980?

On December 05, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. 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 December 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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