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August 15, 1980 was the 228th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 15, 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 15, 1980, who was born and died on August 15, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1980?
- August 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1980?
- August 15, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 15, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1980?
What day of the week was August 15, 1980?
August 15, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 15, 1980 can also be written as 8/15/1980 in the US and as 15/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 15, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:34 am and setting at 10:31 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 15, 1980?
Famous people born on August 15, 1980:
- Prabhjot Singh
Prabhjot Singh is a former Indian field hockey player who represented India in multiple international tournaments.
- Annya Forsberg
Swedish former cross-country skier who won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.
- Anthonyjames Levandowski
Anthonyjames Levandowski is an American engineer and entrepreneur who was a key figure in the development of self-driving car technology.
- Natalie Press
English actress.
- Thaxton Nguyen
Thaxton Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American mathematician who specializes in the field of computational geometry.
- Saraih Essayah
Saraih Essayah is a Finnish swimmer who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics.
- Ayanna Holloway
Ayanna Holloway is a former professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Fiann Paul
Icelandic explorer.
- Natalie Lowe
Dancer.
- Tyne Vance
American family of distinction, the daughter and granddaughter of former president gerald ford, susan ford vance.
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Samuel Roukin- Tyne Mary Vance
- Tymica Spiller
- Ian Hanavan
- Tanedra Howard
- Michael Katsidis
- Jānis Miņins
- Emma Quaglia
Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:
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Jennifer LawrenceAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
![Ben Affleck]()
Ben AffleckAmerican actor.
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Debra MessingDebra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
![Anthony Anderson]()
Anthony AndersonAnthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Stieg Larsson]()
Stieg LarssonSwedish journalist and writer.
![Mike Connors]()
Mike ConnorsTouch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
![Zeljko Ivanek]()
Zeljko IvanekLujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
August 15, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 4 days old,
or 2279 weeks
or 15953 days old,
if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1980?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1980.
August 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 15, 1980:
- Orell Wilkins
Orell Wilkins was a celebrated American athlete who excelled in track and field events.
- Lenah Keller
Lenah Keller was a renowned American sculptor known for her abstract and modernist works in bronze and stone.
- Saeed Mehdiyoun
- Giovanni Astegiano
- William Hood Simpson
- Pau Vila
What famous deaths happened on August 15th?
Famous deaths on August 15th:
![Jan Kiepura]()
Jan KiepuraSosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
![August Schellenberg]()
August SchellenbergCanadian-american actor (d. 2013.
![Paul Lukas]()
Paul LukasActor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- Lavante Dubois
Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.
- Mckenleigh Avery
Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- Jyron Fitzgerald
Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.
- Elfida Vargas
Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th
August 15, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 15, 1980:
- Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
- Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
- Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
- RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
- Acadie ? National Day
- Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
- India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
- Korea ? Liberation Day
- Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
- Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
August 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 15, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 15, 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 …
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.
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.
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 …
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
August 15, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 15, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Panic
King & Balloon
Carnival
Phoenix
SOS
Who was the US President on August 15, 1980?
On August 15, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1980?
On August 15, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 15, 1980?
On August 15, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 15th?
August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
- 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.
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.
