Saturday March 08, 1980: on this day

March 08, 1980 was the 68th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 08, 1980, who was born and died on March 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Little Darlings, directed by Ron Maxwell), TV series (e.g. Fox) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 08, 1980?


March 08, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 68th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1980 can also be written as 3/8/1980 in the US and as 8/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

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March 08, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1980:

  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • Greg chappell 235 and yallop 172, for 217 stand at faisalabad.
  • The soviet union's first rock music festival starts.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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 March 8th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 10:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Who was born on March 08, 1980?


Famous people born on March 08, 1980:

  • Rigdon Emerson

    Rigdon Emerson is a rising star in the world of digital journalism, known for her innovative storytelling and social media presence.

  • Birdella Flores

    Birdella Flores is a rising star in the world of digital journalism, known for her innovative storytelling and social media presence.

  • Orilla Mendoza

    Orilla Mendoza is a Mexican journalist known for her coverage of political corruption and organized crime.

  • Ervine Malone

    Ervine Malone is a young American politician who is currently serving as a city council member.

  • Thaine Nguyen

    Thaine Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American journalist who has reported on international affairs and human rights issues.

  • Mccrae Stevenson

    Mccrae Stevenson is a Scottish entrepreneur and investor who has founded and invested in several successful technology and e-commerce...

  • Espiridion Diaz

    Espiridion Diaz is a young and promising Argentinian journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social and economic issues.

  • Nanna Sørensen

    Nanna Sørensen is a Swedish politician who has served as a member of the Riksdag, the parliament of Sweden, since 2018.

  • Bonnetta Dunlap

    Bonnetta Dunlap is a contemporary American photographer specializing in portrait and documentary photography.

  • Crystal Quade

    Crystal Quade is an American politician who has served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives since 2017.

  • Madoc Williams

    Madoc Williams is a Welsh entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce company.

  • Kristion Çela

    Kristion Çela is an Albanian politician who has served as a member of the Parliament of Albania since 2017.

  • Camilo Vargas

    Colombian journalist and news anchor.

  • Russell Brunson

    Founder of ClickFunnels and online marketing expert.

  • Stephen Milne

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Charli Delaney

    Australian singer (hi-5).

  • Simon Peddie

    Montserrat footballer.

  • Charli Robinson

    Tv show host.

  • Fabián Canobbio

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

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


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 11 days old,

or 2301 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16113 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 08, 1980?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 08, 1980:

  • Griffith J. Evans

    Griffith J. Evans was a pioneering geneticist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

  • Francisco Gaona

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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

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


Holidays on March 08, 1980:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1980:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1980:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 3rd and March 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  2. - Yes, I'm Ready
  3. - Longer
  4. - Desire
  5. - On The Radio

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Together We Are Beautiful
  2. - Atomic
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Take That Look Off Your Face
  5. - Turning Japanese

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 3rd and March 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - Too Hot
  4. - The Second Time Around
  5. - Stomp

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

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

Little Darlings

Little Darlings

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ron Maxwell

Starring: Tatum O'Neal, Kristy McNichol, Armand Assante, Matt Dillon

Country: United States of America

The King and the Mockingbird

The King and the Mockingbird

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Paul Grimault

Starring: Jean Martin, Pascal Mazzotti, Raymond Bussières, Agnès Viala

Forbidden Zone

Forbidden Zone

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard Elfman

Starring: Hervé Villechaize, Susan Tyrrell, Gisele Lindley, Jan Stuart Schwartz

Nijinsky

Nijinsky

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Herbert Ross

Starring: Alan Bates, George De La Pena, Leslie Browne, Alan Badel

The Burning Train

The Burning Train

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ravi Chopra

Starring: Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Jeetendra, Vinod Mehra

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Me and Maxx

Me and Maxx

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Jan vom anderen Stern

Jan vom anderen Stern

Release year: 1980

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

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

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

By:

DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

By:

"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

By:

How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

By:

Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

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

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

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Musician

Musician

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Music

Publisher: Philips

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on March 08, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1980?

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

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What is special about March 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1980?

March 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1980 calendar looked like.

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