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May 13, 1980 was the 134th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 13, 1980, who was born and died on May 13, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Maniac, directed by William Lustig), 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 13th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 13, 1980?
- May 13, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 13, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 13, 1980?
- May 13, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 13, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 13, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 13, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 13, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 13, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 13, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 13, 1980?
What day of the week was May 13, 1980?
May 13, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 13, 1980 can also be written as 5/13/1980 in the US and as 13/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 13, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1980:
- Cincinnati reds' ray knight hits two homeruns in 5th inning versus new york mets.
- An f3 tornado hits kalamazoo county, michigan. president jimmy carter declares it a federal disaster area.
May 13, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th 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 13, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 13, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 08:20 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 13, 1980?
Famous people born on May 13, 1980:
- Tekeshia Harrigan-Scott
Olympic hurdler from the British Virgin Islands.
- L. J. Smith
American football player.
- Quad Webb-Lunceford
Reality star.
- Chris Barker
American bassist (anti-flag).
- L Smith
American football player.
- Waka Inoue
Japanese gravure idol and actress.
- Mau Marcelo
Filipino singer.
- Óscar Passo
- Tat'jana Rjabkina
- Salvio Simeoli
- Abdulrahman Abdulkarim
- Kensaku Abe
- Bryan Bailey
- Eternia
- Kamelancien
- Rey Ángel Martínez
- Gabriel Melkam
- Kamelancien (Kamel Jdayni Houari
Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:
![Robert Pattinson]()
Robert PattinsonAn actor, model, musician, and producer from england.
![Debby Ryan]()
Debby RyanDebby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Stephen Colbert]()
Stephen ColbertAmerican political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.
![Dennis Rodman]()
Dennis RodmanAmerican basketball player, an american athlete.
![Harvey Keitel]()
Harvey KeitelAmerican actor and producer.
![Ritchie Valens]()
Ritchie ValensAfter renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.
![Sunny Leone]()
Sunny LeoneCanadian american actress, model, and pornstar.
![Iwan Rheon]()
Iwan RheonWelsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.
![Joe Louis]()
Joe LouisAmerican heavyweight boxer.
May 13, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 13 days old,
or 2293 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16054 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 13, 1980?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 13, 1980.
May 13, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1980:
- Rehman
Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.
- Merriel Brooks Porter
American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Ethell Skakel Kennedy
Accomplished equestrian and sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
- Erich Zepler
- Harry Farrell
- Otto Umbehr
- Carmen García González
- Maruxa Fandiño Ricart
What famous deaths happened on May 13th?
Famous deaths on May 13th:
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Doris Day]()
Doris DayAmerican singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Leatrice Joy]()
Leatrice JoySilent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.
![Dan Blocker]()
Dan BlockerTexas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).
- Wealthy Astor
Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.
- Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.
- Malik Bendjelloul
Malik Bendjelloul was a Swedish filmmaker who won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his film 'Searching for Sugar Man'.
- Amais Mabini
Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.
- Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.
May 13, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 13, 1980:
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Rotuma Day in Fiji.
- World Fair Trade Day (2006).
- Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
- Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).
Saints celebrated on May 13, 1980:
- Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
- Saint John the Silent
- Saint Gerald of Villamagna
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
- Saint Servatus
- Saint Rolanda
May 13, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 13, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Air Supply - Lost In Love
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
May 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 13, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 13, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. 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 13, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 13, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 13, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- The Whispers - Lady
- Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
May 13, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 13, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Maniac
Release year: 1980
Directed by: William Lustig
Starring: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton, Kelly Piper
Country: United States of America
Out of the Blue
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Linda Manz, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Farrell, Don Gordon
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Hussy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Matthew Chapman
Starring: Helen Mirren, John Shea, Paul Angelis, Murray Salem
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
May 13, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
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
Semi-Tough
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
May 13, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 13, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
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.
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 …
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.
May 13, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 13, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Targ
Navarone
Rescue at Rigel
Voodoo Castle
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Who was the US President on May 13, 1980?
On May 13, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1980?
On May 13, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 1980?
On May 13, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 13th?
May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
- 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.
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.
