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October 11, 1980 was the 285th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 11, 1980, who was born and died on October 11, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. It's My Turn, directed by Claudia Weill), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 11th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 11, 1980?
- October 11, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 11, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 11, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 11, 1980?
- October 11, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 11, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 11, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 11, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 11, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 11, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 11, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 11, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 11, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 11, 1980?
What day of the week was October 11, 1980?
October 11, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 285th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 11, 1980 can also be written as 10/11/1980 in the US and as 11/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 11, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 11, 1980:
- Dallas mavericks 1st game at reunion arena beat san antonio 103-92
- Cosmonauts popov and ryumin set space endurance record of 184 days.
October 11, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 11, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 11th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 11, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 11, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 08:37 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 11, 1980?
Famous people born on October 11, 1980:
- Nyron Nosworthy
Former professional footballer known for his time at Sunderland AFC.
- Lauren Jackson
Lauren Jackson is a retired Australian professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and for the Australian national team.
- Motohiro Hata
Japanese guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Tomokazu Sugita
Japanese voice actor.
- Juan Ribera
Chilean footballer.
- Matthew Felker
American actor and model.
- Julie McNiven
- Pablo Rivero
- Ahmed al-Haznawi
- Katarina Manić (Катарина Манић)
Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:
![Nivin Pauly]()
Nivin PaulyRenowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
![Amitabh Bachchan]()
Amitabh BachchanIndian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.
![Luke Perry]()
Luke PerryLuke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.
![Rakul Preet Singh]()
Rakul Preet SinghRakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Michelle Trachtenberg]()
Michelle TrachtenbergMichelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...
![Emily Deschanel]()
Emily DeschanelShe is an american actress, both on film and television.
![Mario Lopez]()
Mario LopezMario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.
![Jane Krakowski]()
Jane KrakowskiJane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.
![Matt Bomer]()
Matt BomerMatt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.
![Jodi Benson]()
Jodi BensonJodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.
October 11, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 16 days old,
or 2272 weeks
or 15904 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 11, 1980?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 11, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 11, 1980.
October 11, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 11, 1980:
- Albert Vandel
What famous deaths happened on October 11th?
Famous deaths on October 11th:
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Bonita Granville]()
Bonita GranvilleBonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.
![Richard Denning]()
Richard DenningPoughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).
![Richard Cromwell]()
Richard CromwellOliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.
![Chico Marx]()
Chico MarxAmerican comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.
![Paul Shenar]()
Paul ShenarActor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.
![Chester Conklin]()
Chester ConklinActor (greed modern times), dies in 83.
- Edit Piaf
Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.
- Dorotea Lange
American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.
- Redd Foxx
Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.
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October 11, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 11, 1980:
- International Day of the Girl Child
October 11, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 11, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 11, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 11, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 11, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 11, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 11, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 11, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
October 11, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 11, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
It's My Turn
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Claudia Weill
Starring: Jill Clayburgh, Michael Douglas, Charles Grodin, Beverly Garland
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
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
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
October 11, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Great Railway Journeys of the World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Ludovic Kennedy
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Les chevaux du soleil
Release year: 1980
October 11, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 11, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
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 …
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
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.
The Sky'S The Limit
By: Wayne Dyer
Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.
October 11, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 11, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heli Fire
The Prisoner
Armor Attack
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on October 11, 1980?
On October 11, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1980?
On October 11, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 11, 1980?
On October 11, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 11th?
October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of October. 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 October 11th, such as:
- 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
- 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
