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May 11, 1980 was the 132nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 11, 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 May 11, 1980, who was born and died on May 11, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 11, 1980?
- May 11, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 11, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 11, 1980?
- May 11, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 11, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 11, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 11, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 11, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 11, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 11, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 11, 1980?
What day of the week was May 11, 1980?
May 11, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 11, 1980:
- Pam higgins wins lpga lady michelob golf tournament.
- Mobster henry hill is arrested for drug possession.
May 11, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 11, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 11, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 May 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 05:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.
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Who was born on May 11, 1980?
Famous people born on May 11, 1980:
- Kapono Jensen
Kapono Jensen was an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 2003 to 2012.
- Matthew Lawrence in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania; actor (dynasty matthew - brotherly loving).
- Ernest Vardanean
Armenian-moldovan journalist and political scientist.
- Guji Lorenzana
American-filipino singer and actor.
- Evelina Pereira
- Alessandro Cattelan
- María José Martínez
- Francisco Buttó
Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:
![Cory Monteith]()
Cory MonteithCory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Natasha Richardson]()
Natasha RichardsonBritish actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.
![Laetitia Casta]()
Laetitia CastaFrench corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.
![Benoît Magimel]()
Benoît MagimelHe is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.
![Richard Feynman]()
Richard FeynmanAmerican theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...
![Holly Valance]()
Holly ValanceHolly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...
![Jeffrey Donovan]()
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican stage, film, and television actor.
![Doug McClure]()
Doug McClureAmerican actor.
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
May 11, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 7 days old,
or 2292 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16048 days old,
if you were born on May 11, 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 May 11, 1980?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1980.
May 11, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 11, 1980:
- Fernando Soto
- Fernando Soto (Mantequilla)
What famous deaths happened on May 11th?
Famous deaths on May 11th:
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Jerry Stiller]()
Jerry StillerAmerican actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).
![Jorja Curtright]()
Jorja CurtrightActor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.
![Jean Adair]()
Jean AdairDies at 80.
- Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
- Alver Aalto
Famous architect known for his innovative designs.
- Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe
Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
- Oiva Aalto
Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.
- Ceferino Namuncurá
Argentinian religious leader and candidate for sainthood.
May 11, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 11, 1980:
- Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
- Blessed John Rochester
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
- Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
Saints celebrated on May 11, 1980:
- Saint Francis of Girolamo
- Saint Estella
- Saint Odilo of Cluny
- Saint Majolus of Cluny
- Saint James Walworth
- Saint Bertilla
- Saint Gengou Gangulphus
- Saint Gauthier of Esterp
May 11, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 11, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Air Supply - Lost In Love
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
May 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 11, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life
May 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
May 11, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 11, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
- The Whispers - Lady
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
May 11, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 11, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Shining
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Country: United States of America
The Final Countdown
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Don Taylor
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino
Country: United States of America
B.C. Rock
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Picha
Starring: Richard Darbois, Georges Aminel, Roger Carel, Jacques Ferrière
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
May 11, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 11, 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 Stockard Channing Show
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Adventure Game
Release year: 1980
Written by: Patrick Dowling
Starring: Chris Lever, Charmian Gradwell, Bill Homewood
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 11, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 11, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Random Winds
By: Belva Plain
This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
Will
By: G. Gordon Liddy
From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.
Who'S On First
By: William F. Buckley Jr
Tucker's Last Stand and Stained Glass are the stories of Tucker Oakes, the celebrated author. This chilling tale is set against the backdrop the Cold War Space Race. Blackford Oakes leads a mission to kidnap two Russian scientists who are …
Back Bay
By: William Martin
Meet the Pratt Clas. Driven men. Women who are determined. They would follow a Paul Revere treasure through six generations of turmoil. They would turn a family secret into a destructive obsession.
May 11, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 11, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Moon Cresta
Mission Asteroid
Balloon Bomber
Galactic Empire
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on May 11, 1980?
On May 11, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1980?
On May 11, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 11, 1980?
On May 11, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 11th?
May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of May. 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 May 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
- 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
- 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.
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 May 1980?
May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
