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August 13, 1980 was the 226th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1980, who was born and died on August 13, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Constant Factor, directed by Krzysztof Zanussi), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1980?
- August 13, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1980?
- August 13, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 13, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1980?
What day of the week was August 13, 1980?
August 13, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1980 can also be written as 8/13/1980 in the US and as 13/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1980:
- Suriname president johan ferrier ousted
August 13, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 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 August 13th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:40 am and setting at 10:03 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 13, 1980?
Famous people born on August 13, 1980:
![Álex González]()
Álex GonzálezSpanish actor.
- Danniella Metz
Danniella Metz is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who has founded several technology startups in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Kasia Smutniak
Polish model who has worked with several top fashion brands.
- Murtz Jaffer
Canadian journalist.
- Nick Dempsey
Athlete.
- Panagiotis Markouizos
Greek figure skater.
- Nicola Mingazzini
- Fernando Pasquinelli
- Peter Štyvar
- Eddy Vega
- Hashim Zaidan
- Mario Placanica
- Michał Ignerski
- Helalia Johannes
- Leandro Lessa Azevedo
- Ivan Milaković
- Anna Caruso
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 3 days old,
or 2278 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15952 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1980?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1980.
August 13, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1980:
- Cornellius Cole
American politician who served as a U.S.
- Vito Lipari
- Pietro Piovani
- Leonas Juozapaitis
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1980:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
August 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 13, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
August 13, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Constant Factor
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi
Starring: Tadeusz Bradecki, Zofia Mrozowska, Malgorzata Zajaczkowska, Cezary Morawski
Breaking Glass
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Brian Gibson
Starring: Phil Daniels, Hazel O'Connor, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
He Knows You're Alone
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Armand Mastroianni
Starring: Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
August 13, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Those Amazing Animals
Release year: 1980
Juliet Bravo
Release year: 1980
August 13, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Solo
By: Jack Higgins
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.
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
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.
No Love Lost
By: Helen Van Slyke
NO LOVE LOST is Helen Van Slyke at its best: A wonderful family story that spans three generations of extraordinarily different wives. Written with Van Slyke’s keen understanding of the human condition, this is Helen Van Slyke at their best.
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …
August 13, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 13, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Bismarck
King & Balloon
Pelé's Soccer
Skiing
Golf
Who was the US President on August 13, 1980?
On August 13, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1980?
On August 13, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1980?
On August 13, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
