Sunday February 17, 1980: on this day

February 17, 1980 was the 48th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 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 February 17, 1980, who was born and died on February 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 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 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1980?


February 17, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 48th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1980 can also be written as 2/17/1980 in the US and as 17/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1980:

  • Buddy baker wins daytona 500
  • Dot germain wins lpga s&h golf classic.
  • First winter ascent of mount everest by krzysztof wielicki and leszek cichy.

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February 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 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 February 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 08:34 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 17, 1980?


Famous people born on February 17, 1980:

  • Jason Ritter
    Jason Ritter

    American actor.

  • Brettany Rogers

    Known for her powerful striking in MMA competitions.

  • Avarae Chen

    Acclaimed painter known for vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.

  • Al Harrington

    American basketball player.

  • Klemi Saban

    Israeli footballer.

  • Aya Endō

    Japanese voice actress.

  • Shanyn MacEachern in Brampton

    Ontario, canada; gymnast (olympics-1996).

  • Juan Jesús Gutiérrez Robles
  • Serhij Kukšyn
  • Wolfgang Mair
  • Alex von Schwedler
  • Zachary Bennett
  • Lucas Borges
  • Marcelo Bustamante
  • Salvatore D'Alterio
  • Stefano Dacastello
  • Eva Dyrberg

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

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February 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 11 days old,

or 2301 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16111 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 17, 1980?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1980.

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February 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1980:

  • Grahame Sutherland

    Grahame Sutherland was a British painter known for his distinctive style and portraits.

  • John Sandwall
  • Einar Karlsson
  • Jerry Fielding

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 17th

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February 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1980:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1980:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1980:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 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:

  1. - Do That To Me One More Time
  2. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Rock With You

February 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 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 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 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:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

February 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 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:

  1. - The Second Time Around
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - Rock With You
  4. - I Shoulda Loved Ya
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

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February 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Ninth Configuration

The Ninth Configuration

Release year: 1980

Directed by: William Peter Blatty

Starring: Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, Ed Flanders

Foxes

Foxes

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Jodie Foster, Cherie Currie, Marilyn Kagan, Kandice Stroh

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

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

February 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Hagen

Hagen

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

February 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Moviola by Garson Kanin

Moviola

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Garson Kanin's Moviola is the ultimate Hollywood novel. It tells the entire story of Hollywood, starting with the inventions of the nickelodeon and ending with today.

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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In this timeless story by Cynthia Freeman, four generations of an American immigrant family are brought to life from New York's Lower East Side down to San Francisco.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

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She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

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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:

February 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

Platform: Apple II, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, DOS, TRS-80, CP/M, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Avalon Hill

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Who was the US President on February 17, 1980?

On February 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1980?

On February 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1980?

On February 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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.

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