Monday December 08, 1980: on this day

December 08, 1980 was the 343rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 1980, who was born and died on December 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Altered States, directed by Ken Russell), TV series (e.g. Number 96) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1980?


December 08, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1980 can also be written as 12/8/1980 in the US and as 8/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 08, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1980:

  • John lennon, an english musician and peace activist, is murdered by mark david chapman, a mentally unstable fan, in front of the dakota apartment building in new york city.
  • Former beatle john lennon dies en route to hospital after being shot outside his new york city apartment by mark david chapman, who had received his signature earlier in the day.
  • John lennon is murdered by mark david chapman in front of the dakota in new york city.

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December 08, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 13 - 16
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December 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 06:31 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 08, 1980?


Famous people born on December 08, 1980:

  • Alvera Nguyen

    Captured stunning landscapes in her photography.

  • Scott Farquhar

    Co-founder and co-CEO of Atlassian, a leading software company known for products like Jira and Confluence.

  • Brandt Snedeker

    Professional golfer known for his success on the PGA Tour.

  • Yuliya Krevsun

    Ukrainian runner.

  • Lisa Kelly

    Reality tv personality in america.

  • Francis Mourey

    French cyclocross and road bike racer, francois tro-bro la(c),on winner in 2013, led to an fdj sweep of the podium.

  • Salomon Olembe

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 20 days old,

or 2259 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15816 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1980?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1980.

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December 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1980:

  • Imagine John Lennon

    Legendary member of The Beatles and solo artist, known for songs like 'Imagine'.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

  • Imagine Peace

    Prominent advocate for peace and human rights.

  • Lennon John

    Legendary member of The Beatles.

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • Pilot Virgil

    One of the first American astronauts to travel to space.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1980:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 8th and December 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Another One Bites The Dust
  4. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Stop The Cavalry
  5. - Embarrassment

December 08, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 08, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. 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 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Altered States

Altered States

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ken Russell

Starring: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid

Country: United States of America

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

First Family

First Family

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Buck Henry

Starring: Bob Newhart, Gilda Radner, Madeline Kahn, Richard Benjamin

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

December 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Goodbye, Darkness by William Manchester

Goodbye, Darkness

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William Manchester was 23 years old when his nightmares started. He woke up in nightmares and saw himself as a war-weary young man, "angrily demanding to find out what had happened."

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

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

The Old Neighborhood by Avery Corman

The Old Neighborhood

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"Corman's novel, a work in art," It is a joyous journey." --Los Angeles Times This classic novel about a successful advertising man from Mad Men's era is a bestseller.

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

By:

Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

The Tenth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Tenth Commandment

By:

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 …

December 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Pelé's Soccer

Pelé's Soccer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade football/soccer

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

Boxing

Boxing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1980?

On December 08, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1980?

On December 08, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1980?

On December 08, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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.

Discover how December 1980 calendar looked like.

Monday December 8, 1980