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What day of the week was August 06, 1980?


August 06, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1980 can also be written as 8/6/1980 in the US and as 6/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:04 am and setting at 05:48 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 06, 1980?


Famous people born on August 06, 1980:

  • Joshua Cohen

    British-American author acclaimed for his novels like 'Book of Numbers'.

  • Monique Ganderton

    Talented stuntwoman who has worked on numerous Hollywood films.

  • Roman Weidenfeller

    German footballer.

  • Seneca Wallace

    Seneca Wallace is a former NFL quarterback known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks.

  • Debi Nova

    Costa Rican singer-songwriter blending pop, reggae, and Latin rhythms.

  • András Horváth

    Hungarian footballer.

  • Danny Collins

    English-welsh footballer.

  • Wilber Pan

    American-taiwanese actor and singer.

  • Charles McCarthy

    American mixed martial artist.

  • Titus Mulama
  • Javi Salgado
  • Weldon Santos de Andrade
  • Rory Scovel
  • Márcio Zancanaro
  • Vitantonio Liuzzi
  • Gabriele Bosisio

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 5 days old,

or 2283 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15984 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1980?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1980.

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August 06, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1980:

  • Marino Marini

    Italian artist and sculptor.

  • Charles Urbanus

    Dutch baseball player dies at 66.

  • Gaetano Costa
  • Rodolfo Crespi

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

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August 06, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1980:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  5. - Sailing youtube

August 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 06, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 06, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 06, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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:

  1. - One In A Million You
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  5. - Give Me The Night

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August 06, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Battle Creek Brawl

Battle Creek Brawl

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako

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

August 06, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Games People Play

Games People Play

Release year: 1980

Mortimer's Patch

Mortimer's Patch

Release year: 1980

August 06, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

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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 …

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.

Sins Of The Fathers by Susan Howatch

Sins Of The Fathers

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"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.

The Second Coming by Walker Percy

The Second Coming

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Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.

China Men by Maxine Hong Kingston

China Men

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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.

August 06, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 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

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Pelé's Soccer

Pelé's Soccer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade football/soccer

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

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Who was the US President on August 06, 1980?

On August 06, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1980?

On August 06, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1980?

On August 06, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1980 calendar looked like.

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