Saturday August 09, 1980: on this day

August 09, 1980 was the 222nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 09, 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 August 09, 1980, who was born and died on August 09, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Battle Creek Brawl, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 9th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1980?


August 09, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1980 can also be written as 8/9/1980 in the US and as 9/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 09, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1980:

  • Belgian constitution revised

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August 09, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 09, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:45 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Who was born on August 09, 1980?


Famous people born on August 09, 1980:

  • Charlie David
    Charlie David

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor producers.

  • Texas Battle
    Texas Battle

    American actor.

  • Ryu Seung-beom

    South korean actor.

  • Cammy Wong

    Talented novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Lolita Séchan

    Lolita séchan is a french author and illustrator, known for her work in children's literature.

  • Nuria Cabanillas

    Canadian-spanish gymnast.

  • Ryoo Seung-bum

    South korean actor and singer.

  • Dominic Tabuna

    Nauruan politician.

  • Rachel Kramer

    Dutch singer.

  • Chris Cowlin
  • Frank Löffler
  • Aleksander Polaczek
  • Alek'sandr T'adewosyan
  • Oumou Dia
  • Benjamin Gavanon
  • Manuele Mori
  • Marco Bonfanti

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

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August 09, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 16 days old,

or 2280 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15965 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 August 09, 1980?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1980.

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August 09, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1980:

  • Jacqueline Cochran

    Jacqueline Cochran was an American aviator and businesswoman who set numerous speed and altitude records, and was the first woman to break...

  • Merlon Ashcroft

    Merlon Ashcroft was a renowned British essayist who explored themes of identity and culture.

  • Elliott Nugent

    Actor (romance).

  • Ruby Hurley

    American civil rights activist (b. 1909).

  • Oleg Grigoryevich Kononenko

    Russian cosmonaut dies at 41.

  • Silvio Finotto

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmud Darwish

    Mahmud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet and one of the greatest Arab poets of the...

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1980:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1980:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  5. - Sailing youtube

August 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 09, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 09, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One In A Million You
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  5. - Give Me The Night

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August 09, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Battle Creek Brawl

Battle Creek Brawl

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako

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

August 09, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Games People Play

Games People Play

Release year: 1980

Mortimer's Patch

Mortimer's Patch

Release year: 1980

August 09, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

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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:

Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear

Heartsounds

By:

This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.

The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark

The Cradle Will Fall

By:

Katie DeMaio, a county prosecutor, was injured in a minor accident on the road. She thought that she saw a man lift a woman's body from her window and then into the trunk.

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

Solo by Jack Higgins

Solo

By:

Father's desire for revenge draws him into a deadly game with a veteran assassin. John Mikali, a piano virtuoso, is only matched by his talent as a pianist.

August 09, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 09, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Computer Bismarck

Computer Bismarck

Platform: Apple II and TRS-80[1]

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Platform: Apple ][

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Synergistic Software

Berzerk

Berzerk

Platform: Arcade game, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, GCE Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter/Run and gun

Publisher: Stern Electronics

history

Who was the US President on August 09, 1980?

On August 09, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1980?

On August 09, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1980?

On August 09, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of August. 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 August 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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