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May 06, 1980 was the 127th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 06, 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 May 06, 1980, who was born and died on May 06, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 06, 1980?
- May 06, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 06, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 06, 1980?
- May 06, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 06, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 06, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 06, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 06, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 06, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 06, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 06, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 06, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 06, 1980?
What day of the week was May 06, 1980?
May 06, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 06, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 06, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 06, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:52 am and setting at 12:04 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.
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Who was born on May 06, 1980?
Famous people born on May 06, 1980:
- Brooke Bennett
American swimmer who was awarded a gold medal in 800m freestyle at the 1996 summer olympic games, atlanta.
- Colt Cabana
Professional wrestler turned writer focusing on memoirs and humor.
- Dimitris Diamantidis
Greek professional basketball player.
- Matthew Whiley
English cricketer.
- Ricardo Oliveira
Brazilian footballer.
- Nicole Brunner
American actress.
- Wolke Hegenbarth
Actress and dancer.
- Scott Colton
American professional wrestler.
- Kasumi Takahashi in Tokyo
Japan; australian rhythmic gymnast, olympics 1996.
- Taebin
American-south korean rapper (1tym).
- Mark Ladwig
American figure skater.
- Carlos Arano
- Mario Stojić
- Wycliffe Juma Oluoch
- Dīmītrīs Diamantidīs
Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:
![George Clooney]()
George ClooneyAmerican actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.
![Bob Seger]()
Bob SegerAmerican rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.
![Shahana Goswami]()
Shahana GoswamiIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.
![Tony Blair]()
Tony BlairBritish politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.
![Christian Clavier]()
Christian ClavierHis brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.
![Anne Parillaud]()
Anne ParillaudFrench actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.
![Richard E. Grant]()
Richard E. GrantRichard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.
![Gabourey Sidibe]()
Gabourey SidibeGabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Tom Bergeron]()
Tom BergeronBergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.
May 06, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 19 days old,
or 2294 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16060 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 06, 1980?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 06, 1980.
May 06, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 06, 1980:
- María Luisa Bombal
Chilean writer (b. 1910).
- Adele Kern
- Ortensio Pierantozzi
What famous deaths happened on May 6th?
Famous deaths on May 6th:
![Marlene Dietrich]()
Marlene DietrichGerman-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
![Charles Farrell]()
Charles FarrellCape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").
![Ann Todd]()
Ann ToddActress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.
![Monty Woolley]()
Monty WoolleyAmerican actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.
![Virginia Capers]()
Virginia CapersSumter, south carolina -- actress.
![Wilfrid Hyde-White]()
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteEngland, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).
![Helene Weigel]()
Helene WeigelAt 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.
- Kadden Thoreau
Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...
- Shaeleigh Thoreau
Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.
- Ayriel Thoreau
Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.
May 06, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 06, 1980:
- Sinaites of Serbia
- New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
- Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
- Micah of Radonezh
- New Martyr Elias Ardunis
- Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
- Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
- Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
- Blessed Prudentia
Saints celebrated on May 06, 1980:
- Saint Justus
- Saint Benedicta of Rome
- Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
- Saint Lucius
- Saint John in the Oil
May 06, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 06, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 06, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Air Supply - Lost In Love
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
May 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 06, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life
May 06, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 06, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 06, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
- The Whispers - Lady
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
May 06, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 06, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Shining
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Country: United States of America
The Final Countdown
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Don Taylor
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino
Country: United States of America
B.C. Rock
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Picha
Starring: Richard Darbois, Georges Aminel, Roger Carel, Jacques Ferrière
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
May 06, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
The Stockard Channing Show
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Adventure Game
Release year: 1980
Written by: Patrick Dowling
Starring: Chris Lever, Charmian Gradwell, Bill Homewood
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 06, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 06, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
Men In Love
By: Nancy Friday
Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.
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.
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
May 06, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 06, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stratovox
Computer Bismarck
Moon Cresta
Astro Fighter
Terrorist
Who was the US President on May 06, 1980?
On May 06, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1980?
On May 06, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 06, 1980?
On May 06, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 6th?
May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:
- 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
- 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.
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 May 1980?
May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
