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May 07, 1980 was the 128th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 07, 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 07, 1980, who was born and died on May 07, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 07, 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 7th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 07, 1980?
- May 07, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 07, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 07, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 07, 1980?
- May 07, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 07, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 07, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 07, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 07, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 07, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 07, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 07, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 07, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 07, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 07, 1980?
What day of the week was May 07, 1980?
May 07, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 128th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 07, 1980 can also be written as 5/7/1980 in the US and as 7/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 07, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 07, 1980:
- Josip tito, yugoslav president, buried
- Paul geidel, convicted of second-degree murder in 1911, is released from prison in beacon, new york, after 68 years and 245 days (the longest-ever time served by an inmate).
- In florida, the liberian freighter ''summit venture'' hits the sunshine skyway bridge over tampa bay. a 1,400-foot section of the bridge collapses and 35 people (most in a bus) are killed.
- The norco shootout takes place in california.
- James alexander george smith ampquotjagsampquot mccartney the turks and caicos islands’ first chief minister, is killed in a plane crash over new jersey.
May 07, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 7th 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 07, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 07, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 7th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 07, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 07, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 07, 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 07, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 01:11 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 07, 1980?
Famous people born on May 07, 1980:
- April Wilkner
April wilkner is a model and reality tv personality known for her appearance on the reality show america's next top model.
- Rhys Webb
Lead vocalist and bassist of the indie rock band The Horrors.
- Eon Dooling
Eon Dooling is a former professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.
- Kate Lawler
English reality tv personality.
- Lela Loren
Actress.
- Niklas Karlsson
- Johan Kenkhuis
- Kim Nam-soon
- Saeed Abedini
- Trésor Quidome
- Nina Klenovska
- Hamad Al-Harbi
- Aliyudin Ali
- Michele Cesari
- Kei Igarashi
Whose famous birthday is on May 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 7th:
![Rudolph Valentino]()
Rudolph ValentinoRudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
![Aidy Bryant]()
Aidy BryantAmerican actress and comedian known for her work on Saturday Night Live.
![Traci Lords]()
Traci LordsAmerican porno actress and noted porno star tracy lords was named after jack lord, her idol on tv's "hawaii five-o.
![Ashwini Bhave]()
Ashwini BhaveIndian actress known for her work in Marathi and Hindi films.
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Véronique Jannot]()
Véronique JannotAlain delon discovered her as a french actress and singer.
![Anne Baxter]()
Anne BaxterFrank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.
![David Tomlinson]()
David TomlinsonScotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
![Amy Heckerling]()
Amy HeckerlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Darren McGavin]()
Darren McGavinAmerican actor and director (d. 2006).
May 07, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 21 days old,
or 2294 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16062 days old,
if you were born on May 07, 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 07, 1980?
There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 07, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 07, 1980.
May 07, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 07, 1980:
- Emilio Manazza
- Federico Cafiero
- Aoua Kéita
- Margaret Cole
What famous deaths happened on May 7th?
Famous deaths on May 7th:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Guy Williams]()
Guy WilliamsActor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.
![Dawn Addams]()
Dawn AddamsBritish actress, on-screen since 1951 in international films, with three years in hollywood.
![Colin Blakely]()
Colin BlakelyBangor, north ireland -- actor.
![Machiko Soga]()
Machiko SogaJapanese actress and voice actor (d. 2006).
![Tawny Kitaen]()
Tawny KitaenTawny kitaen was an american actress known for her roles in movies like 'bachelor party' and for appearing in several music videos for the...
![Warner Baxter]()
Warner BaxterAmerican actor who was born 1918 and had a long, successful career.
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinActress (phantom opera), dies in 89.
- Plato
Plato was a classical Greek philosopher, founder of the Academy in Athens, and a key figure in the development of Western philosophy.
May 07, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 07, 1980:
- USA - National Masturbation Day (Declared by Good_Vibrations_(sex_toy_business)) Now in its 11th year - [1][2][3][4][5]
- Blessed Gisela (died 1060)
- Bulgaria - Radio and Television Day (see above)
- Russia - Radio Day (commemorating the work of Alexander Popov)
Saints celebrated on May 07, 1980:
- Saint Flavia Domitilla
- Saint Domitian of Huy, apostle of the Meuse valley
May 07, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 07, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 07, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 07, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 07, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 07, 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 07, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 07, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …
Who'S On First
By: William F. Buckley Jr
Tucker's Last Stand and Stained Glass are the stories of Tucker Oakes, the celebrated author. This chilling tale is set against the backdrop the Cold War Space Race. Blackford Oakes leads a mission to kidnap two Russian scientists who are …
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.
Will
By: G. Gordon Liddy
From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.
May 07, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 07, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Monster (Videopac)
Space Firebird
Moon Cresta
Sea Battle
Wizard of Wor
Who was the US President on May 07, 1980?
On May 07, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 07, 1980?
On May 07, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 07, 1980?
On May 07, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 7th?
May 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war 2019, 2019 western libya offensive: a pro-gna mirage f1 fighter plane was shot down by the libyan national army over tripoli. the pilot, who claimed to be portuguese but his identity could not be confirmed by the portuguese ministry of foreign affairs, was captured and taken into custody. the lna's media outlet released photos showing the injured pilot flanked and assisted by lna officials.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: saudi-led coalition airstrikes destroy sana'a presidential palace, yemen. at least six people were killed and 30 injured. officials from the coalition claim that they targeted high-ranking houthi officials.
- 2017 - After a collision between a truck and bus in vietnam's gia lai province, at least 11 people have been killed.
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.
