Saturday November 08, 1980: on this day

November 08, 1980 was the 313th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is November 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 November 08, 1980, who was born and died on November 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Heaven's Gate, directed by Michael Cimino), TV series (e.g. The Settlers) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 08, 1980?


November 08, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 313th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1980 can also be written as 11/8/1980 in the US and as 8/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

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November 08, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1980:

  • In gorda plate, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake occurs. most of the damage occurred east of fields landing, where two sections of an overpass on u.s. highway 101 collapsed onto the railroad tracks below.
  • Voyager 1 space probe discovers 15th moon of saturn.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:02 am and setting at 06:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Who was born on November 08, 1980?


Famous people born on November 08, 1980:

  • Celedonio Perez

    Popular TV news anchor known for his insightful commentary on current events.

  • Madell Martin

    Captured raw emotions in black and white photography.

  • Glendine Chen

    Prominent physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Rexann Murray

    Trailblazing physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Shamila Farooqui

    Award-winning photographer capturing stunning landscapes.

  • Joeanne Smith

    Physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics and particle physics.

  • Albeiro Garcia

    Physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Leavy Berman

    Leavy Berman is a Canadian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform.

  • Janann Thompson

    Contributed significantly to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Runette Chang

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Ibrohim Nuriddinov

    Acclaimed musician known for his innovative compositions.

  • Darrelyn Wallace

    Captures stunning landscapes and nature scenes in her photography.

  • Janann Gaines

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Lorann Baker

    Innovative physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Eliazer Sanchez

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Pallie Coburn

    Investigative reporter known for breaking major stories.

  • Caree Jones

    Captures stunning landscapes in black and white photography.

  • Rasa Vilkiene

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Mayrene Lopez

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Olayinka Ogunmefun

    Pioneering research in quantum mechanics and astrophysics.

Whose famous birthday is on November 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 8th:

  • Alain Delon
    Alain Delon

    French director, actor and producer.

  • Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran

    French actress.

  • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith

    Courtney thorne-smith is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as melrose place and ally mcbeal.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett

    American singer and actor.

  • Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard

    American actress.

  • Patti Page
    Patti Page

    American singer.

  • Parker Posey
    Parker Posey

    Parker posey is a renowned american actress known for her roles in independent films and her contributions to the indie film movement.

  • Ayako Wakao
    Ayako Wakao

    Ayako wakao is a japanese actress known for her roles in classic japanese films.

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


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 20 days old,

or 2263 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15846 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 08, 1980?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 08, 1980:

  • John Lennon (40)

What famous deaths happened on November 8th?

Famous deaths on November 8th:

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • Wendell Corey
    Wendell Corey

    American actor and politician (d. 1968).

  • Dorothy Kilgallen
    Dorothy Kilgallen

    American actress and author, journalist (d. 1965).

  • James Hayden
    James Hayden

    American actor (born 1953).

  • Beatrice Kay
    Beatrice Kay

    Singer/actress (sister sue calvin & the col), dies at the age of 78.

  • Norman Rockwell

    American illustrator known for his portraits depicting american life.

  • Mayline Wong

    Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.

  • Freddi Zeitlin

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Vitali Ginzburg

    Nobel laureate known for his contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Jshon Milton

    John Milton was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost.

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November 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1980 was Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

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

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

  1. - Woman In Love
  2. - Lady youtube
  3. - He's So Shy
  4. - Another One Bites The Dust
  5. - The Wanderer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

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

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

  1. - The Tide Is High youtube
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - I Could Be So Good For You
  5. - Fashion

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

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

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

  1. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  2. - More Bounch To The Ounce
  3. - Lovely One
  4. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  5. - Another One Bites The Dust

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

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

Heaven's Gate

Heaven's Gate

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston

Country: United States of America

Falling in Love Again

Falling in Love Again

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Steven Paul

Starring: Elliott Gould, Susannah York, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kaye Ballard

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

Mama Dracula

Mama Dracula

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Boris Szulzinger

Starring: Louise Fletcher, Maria Schneider, Marc-Henri Wajnberg, Alexander Wajnberg

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

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

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

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

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

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

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James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

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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 …

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

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

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

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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.

Fanny by Erica Jong

Fanny

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"A rollicking tale...a tour de force. "--Newsweek Fanny, an infant, is found on the doorstep to a country estate in Wiltshire. Her adoptive parents Lord and Lady raise her to womanhood.

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

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

Heli Fire

Heli Fire

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Balloon Bomber

Balloon Bomber

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Golf

Golf

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Sea Duel

Sea Duel

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Turn-based Strategy

Publisher: Milton Bradley

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Who was the US President on November 08, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 08, 1980?

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

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What is special about November 8th?

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

  • 2018 - French authorities seize a ryanair plane because it was owed illegal subsidies to the european union at bordeaux-merignac airport, just before 149 passengers bound for london boarded.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: 2017 abu kamal offensive. the syrian army and its allies capture abu kamal, a member of the islamic state of iraq.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). six al qaeda insurgents were killed by the arab coalition.

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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 November 1980?

November 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1980 calendar looked like.

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