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About July 16th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: Polish railway workers block railway to Russia
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1980 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Barbara Stanwyck, Katrina Kaif
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel
- #1 UK song: Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
- Popular movie: Be-Reham directed by Raghunath Jhalani
More about July 16th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on July 16th, 1980.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 16, 1980?
- July 16, 1980: What happened on that day?
- July 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 16, 1980?
- July 16, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 16, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 16, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 16, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 16, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on July 16, 1980?
What day of the week was July 16, 1980?
July 16, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 16, 1980 can also be written as 7/16/1980 in the US and as 16/7/1980 in UK and Europe.
July 16, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 16, 1980:
- Polish railway workers block railway to russia
- Ronald reagan nominated for president by republicans in detroit
- Former california governor and actor ronald reagan is nominated for u.s. president, at the republican national convention in detroit, michigan.
July 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 16, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:53 am and setting at 11:06 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.
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Who was born on July 16, 1980?
Famous people born on July 16, 1980:
- Solly Msimanga
South African politician and former Mayor of Tshwane.
- Chris 'CT' Tamburello
Chris 'ct' tamburello is a reality tv personality known for appearing on the mtv series the challenge.
- Jesse Jane
American pornographic actresses and erotic models.
- Ivey Wanda
Wanda Ivey is a retired professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Adam Scott
Australian professional golfer with multiple PGA Tour wins.
- Karina Longworth
Karina Longworth is a film critic, author, and creator of the podcast You Must Remember This.
- Adam Derek Scott
Athlete.
- Justine Joli
American pornographic actress, model, and ballerina.
- Adam Scott (golfer)
- Nuremberg (Germany)
- Takehiro Kashima
- Oliver Marach
- Elvira Nikolaisen
- Qayrat Oʻtaboyev
- Elena Ficarelli
- Aleksandra Vujović
- José Amaya
- Tvboy
- Lindsey Berg
- Giorgio Di Vicino
Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Katrina Kaif]()
Katrina KaifKatrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.
![Corey Feldman]()
Corey FeldmanCorey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...
![Phoebe Cates]()
Phoebe CatesPhoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.
![Will Ferrell]()
Will FerrellAmerican comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Michael Flatley]()
Michael FlatleyA talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.
![Rubén Blades]()
Rubén BladesActor and singer-songwriter from panama.
![Chris Pontius]()
Chris PontiusAmerican actor and jackass cast member.
![Faye Grant]()
Faye GrantAmerican actress.
July 16, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 9 months old,
or 525 months and 25 days old,
or 2286 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16005 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 16, 1980?
There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1980.
July 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 1980:
- Creighton Buck
Known for his work in chaos theory and nonlinear dynamics.
- Hubert Jedin
- William Chalmers
What famous deaths happened on July 16th?
Famous deaths on July 16th:
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Harry Chapin]()
Harry ChapinAmerican singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.
![James Gammon]()
James GammonAmerican actor (born in 1940).
![Patsy Ruth Miller]()
Patsy Ruth MillerActress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.
- Meli Lorca
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Lynnon Frost
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Carols Cruz
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.
- Felma Hertz
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Jhonnie Winter
Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
- Nguyen Du
Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th
July 16, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 16, 1980:
- Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
- Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Elton John - Little Jeannie
- Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
July 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
- Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
- Don McLean - Crying
- The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 16, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 16, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 16, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Be-Reham
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Raghunath Jhalani
Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Mala Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy
The Hunter
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Buzz Kulik
Starring: Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton
Hangar 18
Release year: 1980
Directed by: James L. Conway
Starring: Darren McGavin, Robert Vaughn, Gary Collins, James Hampton
Contamination
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
Starring: Ian McCulloch, Louise Marleau, Marino Masé, Siegfried Rauch
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
July 16, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Coming Home
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
The British Greats
Release year: 1980
Speak Up, America
Release year: 1980
July 16, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 16, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Innocent Blood
By: P.D. James
Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
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:
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.
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 …
July 16, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 16, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Bismarck
Rally-X
Rogue
Horse Racing
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Who was the US President on July 16, 1980?
On July 16, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1980?
On July 16, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 16, 1980?
On July 16, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 16th?
July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
- 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
- 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.
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 July 1980?
July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
