Tuesday December 16, 1980: on this day

December 16, 1980 was the 351st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1980, who was born and died on December 16, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Secret Valley, directed by Howard Bretherton), TV series (e.g. Chain Reaction) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1980?


December 16, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1980 can also be written as 12/16/1980 in the US and as 16/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 16, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 16, 1980:

  • Us president-elect ronald reagan announces alexander haig as secretary of state.
  • The right livelihood award is founded by jakob von uexkull. hassan fathy and plenty international / stephen gaskin are its first winners.

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December 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 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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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 16, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 02:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 16, 1980?


Famous people born on December 16, 1980:

  • Justin Torres

    Author of the novel 'We the Animals', a coming-of-age story.

  • Danish Kaneria

    Former Pakistani cricketer known for his leg-spin bowling.

  • Axle Whitehead
  • Alban Lenoir
  • Geremia Longobardo
  • Manolo Martini
  • Diego Martínez Penas
  • Mai Nakachi
  • Aleksej Tereščenko
  • Natalie Porter
  • Daito Takahashi
  • Seyfo Soley
  • Bright Igbinadolor
  • Michael Jibson
  • Erland Hellström
  • Matteo Torretta

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 4 months old,

or 520 months and 9 days old,

or 2262 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15836 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1980?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1980.

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December 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1980:

  • Harlan Sanders

    American entrepreneur who established the kentucky fried chicken fast food franchise.

  • Colonel Sanders

    American businessman, founded kfc (b. 1890).

  • Hellmuth Walter

    German-american businessman and engineer (d. 1980).

  • Harland "Colonel" Sanders

    Kentucky fried chicken founder, who dies at 90 years old (born 1890).

  • Angelo Bertino Poli
  • Peter Collinson
  • Jan Fethke (Jean Forge
  • «Colonel» Harland Sanders

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1980:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Love On The Rocks
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Stop The Cavalry
  5. - Embarrassment

December 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

December 16, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Celebration
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  4. - Keep It Hot
  5. - Lovely One

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December 16, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Secret Valley

Secret Valley

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Howard Bretherton

Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Island Claws

Island Claws

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Hernan Cardenas

Starring: Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

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

December 16, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew Davis

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

December 16, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien

Unfinished Tales

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"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

By:

SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

American Dreams by Studs Terkel

American Dreams

By:

The Pulitzer Prize winner's book is back in print. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Turner, Jesse Helms, Joan Crawford, Vine Deloria, Helen and Scott Nearing.

December 16, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1980?

On December 16, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1980?

On December 16, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1980?

On December 16, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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history

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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1980 calendar looked like.

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