Friday February 08, 1980: on this day

February 08, 1980 was the 39th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 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 February 08, 1980, who was born and died on February 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Khwab, directed by Shakti Samanta), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 1980?


February 08, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 39th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1980 can also be written as 2/8/1980 in the US and as 8/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on February 08, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 11:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Who was born on February 08, 1980?


Famous people born on February 08, 1980:

  • Ralf Little
    Ralf Little

    Actor and footballer from england.

  • Elisabetta Gregoraci

    Italian model and television personality.

  • Tomoki Tanaka

    Tomoki Tanaka is a Japanese politician who has served in the House of Representatives of Japan since 2012.

  • William Jackson Harper

    American actor[241][242].

  • Stephen Wright

    English footballer.

  • Jenny Miller

    Canadian-filipino actress.

  • Conor O'Brian

    American wrestler.

  • Cameron Muncey

    Australian singer and guitarist (jet).

  • Chris Macari
  • Catherine Meurisse
  • Lee Jae-eun (이재은)

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 18 days old,

or 2307 weeks

or 16149 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1980?

There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 08, 1980:

  • Gladys Taber

    Gladys Taber was an American author best known for her books about life in a small Connecticut town.

  • Nikos Xilouris

    Greek singer-songwriter (b. 1936)[347][348].

  • Agustín Millares Carlo

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Peter the Great

    Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Czar Peter I

    Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.

  • Joseth Priestley

    Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

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


Holidays on February 08, 1980:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1980:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 4th and February 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - The Second Time Around
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - I Shoulda Loved Ya
  5. - Special Lady

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February 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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

Khwab

Khwab

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Yogeeta Bali, Birbal, Mithun Chakraborty, Utpal Dutt

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

February 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Top Of The Hill by Irwin Shaw

The Top Of The Hill

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Thief, the world-famous author of Rich Man Poor Man and Beggarman has created one his most memorable characters in one of his strangest novels. It is a beautifully written story.

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

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Cruel Shoes

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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In this timeless story by Cynthia Freeman, four generations of an American immigrant family are brought to life from New York's Lower East Side down to San Francisco.

The Americans by Alistair Cooke

The Americans

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These talks are selected from Cooke’s radio broadcasts and reveal Cooke's incisive and insightful observations about Watergate, Vietnam and other news events over the past decade.

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

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Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

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

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

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

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

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on February 08, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1980?

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

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 1980?

February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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