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October 06, 1980 was the 280th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 06, 1980, who was born and died on October 06, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. It's My Turn, directed by Claudia Weill), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 06, 1980?
- October 06, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 06, 1980?
- October 06, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 06, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 06, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 06, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 06, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 06, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 06, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 06, 1980?
What day of the week was October 06, 1980?
October 06, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 280th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 1980 can also be written as 10/6/1980 in the US and as 6/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 1980:
- Guyana adopts constitution
- John lydon sentenced to 3 months on assault charges
October 06, 1980: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Chicago Bears : 0 - 23
October 06, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 06, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 06, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:26 am and setting at 06:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 06, 1980?
Famous people born on October 06, 1980:
![David Alpay]()
David AlpayDavid alpay is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv shows like 'the tudors' and 'the vampire diaries'.
- Wes Durston
English cricketer.
- Abdoulaye Méïté
French footballer.
- Arnaud Coyot
French cyclist (d. 2013).
- Abdoulaye Meite
French footballer.
- Michael Hastings
Politician.
- Jenny Wade
- Shin Bong-Sun
- Oksana Jakovljeva
- Ferrugem
- Leander Modersohn
- Peter Mgangira
- Filipp Šul'man
- Ahmad Al Subaih
- Stephen Carson
- Mimma Fazio
Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Ioan Gruffudd]()
Ioan GruffuddIoan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.
![Carole Lombard]()
Carole LombardAmerican actress.
![Amy Jo Johnson]()
Amy Jo JohnsonAmy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...
![Elisabeth Shue]()
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...
![Bruno Cremer]()
Bruno CremerFrench comedian, actor and comedian.
![Britt Ekland]()
Britt EklandSwedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.
![Jeremy Sisto]()
Jeremy SistoAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![Maki Horikita]()
Maki HorikitaJapanese actress and model.
![Melvyn Bragg]()
Melvyn BraggBritish journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.
October 06, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 13 days old,
or 2271 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15901 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1980?
There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 06, 1980.
October 06, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 1980:
![Hattie Jacques]()
Hattie JacquesBritish comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.
- Jean Robic
French champion cyclist, winner in 1947 of the tour de france.
- Ray Walker
American singer (the jordanaires).
- Arnaldo Armani
- Shigemaru Takenokoshi
- Edric Bastyan
What famous deaths happened on October 6th?
Famous deaths on October 6th:
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Bill O'Reilly]()
Bill O'ReillyAmerican journalist, tv and radio personality.
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Denholm Elliott]()
Denholm ElliottActor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.
![Diane Cilento]()
Diane CilentoQueensland, australia -- actress.
![Scott Wilson]()
Scott WilsonScott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.
![Dennis Price]()
Dennis PriceTwyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).
![Ted Bessell]()
Ted BessellActor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.
![Richard Farnsworth]()
Richard FarnsworthLos angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).
![Marian Seldes]()
Marian SeldesAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th
October 06, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 06, 1980:
- Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
- Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
- U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
- Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
- Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
- French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 06, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 06, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 06, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 06, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 06, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 06, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
October 06, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 06, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
It's My Turn
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Claudia Weill
Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Michael Douglas, Charles Grodin, Beverly Garland
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
October 06, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Great Railway Journeys of the World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Ludovic Kennedy
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Les chevaux du soleil
Release year: 1980
October 06, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 06, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sky'S The Limit
By: Wayne Dyer
Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.
Number 1
By: Billy Martin and Peter Golenbock
Billy Martin's memoirs were written during his turbulent tenure as Yankees manager. They show why he was the heart of the Yankees. It
The Third Wave
By: Alvin Toffler
The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.
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.
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
October 06, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 06, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Compu-Spell
Red Baron
Horse Racing
Astro Invader
Time Traveler
Who was the US President on October 06, 1980?
On October 06, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1980?
On October 06, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 06, 1980?
On October 06, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 6th?
October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
- 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
