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Wednesday December 17, 1980: on this day
December 17, 1980 was the 352nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 17, 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 17, 1980, who was born and died on December 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 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 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1980?
- December 17, 1980: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1980?
- December 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1980?
What day of the week was December 17, 1980?
December 17, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1980 can also be written as 12/17/1980 in the US and as 17/12/1980 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1980:
- Mauritania provisional constitution published.
December 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 01:50 pm and setting at 03:19 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 17, 1980?
Famous people born on December 17, 1980:
- Ricky Van Veen
Co-founder of CollegeHumor and Vimeo.
- Eli Pariser
Co-founder of Upworthy and author known for his work on online organizing and activism.
- Suzy Batkovic
Australian basketball player.
- Alexandra Papageorgiou
Greek hammer thrower.
- Ryan Hunter-Reay
American race car driver.
- Stella Ng
Singaporean singer & actress.
- Noam Morgensztern
- Sebastián Beccacece
- Carmen Casanova
- Gabriel Dias
- Nuelson Wau
- Ronald García
- Sven Paris
- Shane Robinson
- Rafael Schmitz
- Sean Sonderleiter
- Petra Újhelyi
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 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 17, 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 17, 1980?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1980.
December 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1980:
- Janos Balázs
Notable Hungarian film director and screenwriter.
- Captain Beefheart
Captain Beefheart was an influential musician known for his avant-garde music.
- Ahmet Berman
- Oskar Kummetz
- Filomena Morlando
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Yelina Nikolayeva
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 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:
- Kenny Rogers - Lady
- Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
December 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 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:
- St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
- Abba - Super Trouper
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
- Madness - Embarrassment
December 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 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:
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- Cameo - Keep It Hot
- The Jacksons - Lovely One
December 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Secret Valley
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Howard Bretherton
Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Island Claws
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Hernan Cardenas
Starring: Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell
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
December 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Number 96
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Breaking Away
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Yates
The Settlers
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Shimon Dotan
Too Close for Comfort
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Tenth Commandment
By: Lawrence Sanders
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …
The Hidden Target
By: Helen MacInnes
Nina O'Connell's dream vacation was a round-the-world trip. She traveled with a group that included Tony Shawfield and James Kiley, an attractive man.
The Origin
By: Irving Stone
His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.
Unfinished Tales
By: J.R.R. Tolkien
"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
A Field Guide To The Birds
By: Roger Tory Peterson
Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …
December 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Stratovox
Moon Cresta
Space Panic
Sengoku Ninja Tai
Golf
Who was the US President on December 17, 1980?
On December 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1980?
On December 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1980?
On December 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.
