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February 15, 1980 was the 46th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 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 February 15, 1980, who was born and died on February 15, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 15, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille), movies (e.g. The Ninth Configuration, directed by William Peter Blatty), TV series (e.g. Emilia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 15th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 15, 1980?
- February 15, 1980: What happened on that day?
- February 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 15, 1980?
- February 15, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- February 15, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- February 15, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 15, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 15, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 15, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 15, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 15, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on February 15, 1980?
What day of the week was February 15, 1980?
February 15, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 46th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 15, 1980 can also be written as 2/15/1980 in the US and as 15/2/1980 in UK and Europe.
February 15, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 15, 1980:
- Eric heiden skates olympics record 500 metre in 38.03 seconds.
- Wayne gretzky assists on nhl-record-tying seven goals.
February 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 15, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 15th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 15, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:14 am and setting at 06:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.
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Who was born on February 15, 1980?
Famous people born on February 15, 1980:
- Bradden Smith
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist specializing in environmental and climate change reporting.
- Zoiee Jones
Renowned gymnast with multiple championships.
- Rodel Tapaya
Contemporary Filipino artist acclaimed for his intricate and imaginative paintings.
- Audris Joosten
Talented painter whose works captivated audiences worldwide.
- Shivon Singh
Up-and-coming politician with a background in community activism.
- Jennylee Tamboura
An Australian politician who has held various government positions.
- Aleksi Delikouras
Greek poet acclaimed for his lyrical works.
- Rebekah Marshall
Talented contemporary painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Conor Oberst
American singer-songwriter (bright eyes desaparecidos and commander venus).
- Hadi Esmaeilzadeh
Known for research in computer architecture and hardware design.
- Rosey Rowan
Contemporary poet with a focus on nature and spirituality.
- Denby Weller
Renowned journalist specializing in political commentary.
- Edison Williams
Award-winning investigative journalist specializing in political corruption.
- Rayyan Dabbous
Rayyan Dabbous is a renowned journalist who has covered major global events.
- Josh Sole
New zealand-born italian rugby player.
- Olivia Longott
- Samira Makhmalbaf
- Elena Sokolova
- Fabiano Bittar
- Pëtr Elfimaŭ
Whose famous birthday is on February 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 15th:
![Jane Seymour]()
Jane SeymourEnglish-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.
![Chris Farley]()
Chris FarleyAmerican comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.
![Claire Bloom]()
Claire BloomClaire bloom is an english actress known for her work in film, television, and stage, including roles in classics such as the king's speech...
![Meera Jasmine]()
Meera JasmineMeera jasmine is an indian actress known for her work in malayalam, tamil, and telugu films.
![Milo Djukanovic]()
Milo DjukanovicMilo djukanovic is a montenegrin politician who has served as the president and prime minister of montenegro.
![Rachida Brakni]()
Rachida BrakniFrench actress of algerian descent.
![Marisa Berenson]()
Marisa BerensonAmerican fashion model with a mysterious, but somewhat empty beauty.
![Harvey Korman]()
Harvey KormanAmerican comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.
![Cesar Romero]()
Cesar RomeroCuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
![Sarah Wynter]()
Sarah WynterAustralian actress.
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February 15, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 2 months old,
or 530 months and 5 days old,
or 2305 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16136 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 15, 1980?
There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 15th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 15, 1980.
February 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 15, 1980:
- Albin Dahl
- Carlo Di Donna
- Albert Simonin
What famous deaths happened on February 15th?
Famous deaths on February 15th:
![Raquel Welch]()
Raquel WelchAmerican actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.
![Wally Cox]()
Wally CoxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Ethel Merman]()
Ethel MermanAmerican actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy.
![George Gaynes]()
George GaynesHelsinki, finland -- actor (henry punky brewster).
![Tommy Rettig]()
Tommy RettigActor (lassie), / computer programmer (clipper), died at 54.
![Christopher Malcolm]()
Christopher MalcolmScottish-canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1946).
- Richard Feynman
Richard Feynman was an American physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.
- Journe Feynman
Journe Feynman was an American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Castin Feynman
Castin Feynman was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum...
- Shadie Habash
Award-winning director known for their impactful documentaries.
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February 15, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 15, 1980:
- John Frum Day in Vanuatu [1]
- Gummy Bear Day in United States
- National Day in Serbia
- Lupercalia
- Candlemas in Russia and other Eastern Orthodox countries
- Blessed Claude de la ColombiFre
- Flag Day in Canada
Saints celebrated on February 15, 1980:
- Saint Siegfried of Sweden
- Saints Faustin and Jovita
- Saint Georgia
February 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 15, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1980 was Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
February 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
- Madness - My Girl
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
February 15, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 15, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Shalamar - The Second Time Around
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
February 15, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 15, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Ninth Configuration
Release year: 1980
Directed by: William Peter Blatty
Starring: Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Ed Flanders
Foxes
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Jodie Foster, Cherie Currie, Marilyn Kagan, Kandice Stroh
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
February 15, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
Hagen
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
February 15, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 15, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these
The Devil'S Alternative
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
White House Years
By: Henry Kissinger
This is the lasting and invaluable contribution of Kissinger to the history this critical time. White House Years is one of the most important books about the Nixon Administration. It covers Henry Kissinger's life and times.
February 15, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 15, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Monster (Videopac)
Galactic Attack
Balloon Bomber
Boxing
Horse Racing
Who was the US President on February 15, 1980?
On February 15, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 15, 1980?
On February 15, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 15, 1980?
On February 15, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 15th?
February 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of February. 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 February 15th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 kaduna state massacre - gunmen killed 66 people in nigeria's kaduna state, with 34 of them being women or children. this attack occurred one day before the election, which was delayed by another week.
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the united nations, more than 10,000 afghan civilians were wounded or killed in 2017 in war in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Conflict in north-west pakistan: at least seven people are killed in two bombings in pakistan. five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the mohmand agency tribal administrative headquarters, while two others are injured at peshawar's hospital. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility for the initial attack.
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 February 1980?
February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
