Monday March 17, 1980: on this day

March 17, 1980 was the 77th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 17, 1980, who was born and died on March 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd), movies (e.g. Zigeunerweisen, directed by Seijun Suzuki), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1980?


March 17, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 77th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1980 can also be written as 3/17/1980 in the US and as 17/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Who was born on March 17, 1980?


Famous people born on March 17, 1980:

  • Korby Korver

    Former NBA player recognized for his sharpshooting skills.

  • Neveen Kamil

    Rising star in national politics.

  • Arafat Khan

    Active member of the political scene in India.

  • Chynah Smith

    Youngest mayor in the city's history, known for her progressive policies.

  • Marcellene Jones

    Founder of a successful fashion brand.

  • Emerlynn Chang

    Talented musician known for her unique style.

  • Katie Morgan

    American porn actor and radio host.

  • Senya Hartland

    Australian politician and former leader of the Reason Party.

  • Silas Ng

    Architect of cutting-edge software systems.

  • Deon Meyer

    Astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Tiger Manning

    Award-winning investigative journalist specializing in political corruption.

  • Joby Russell

    Leading cybersecurity expert with expertise in threat analysis and mitigation.

  • Danny Califf

    American soccer player.

  • Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi

    Pakistani tennis player.

  • Nicky Jam

    Reggae singer.

  • David Boucher
  • Kasia Cerekwicka
  • Zack Fleishman
  • Torsten Hiekmann

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 17th

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


You are 44 years and 11 days old,

or 528 months and 11 days old,

or 2297 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16082 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1980?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 17, 1980:

  • Rudolf G Escher

    Dutch composer (vrai visage de la paix), dies at 68.

  • Farciot Edouart
  • Rafael Paasio
  • Boun Oum
  • Bice Valori
  • Al Jochim
  • Ignazio Sgarlata
  • Jerry Fielding

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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

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


Holidays on March 17, 1980:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1980:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
  2. - Longer
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Desire
  5. - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

March 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Together We Are Beautiful
  2. - Atomic
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Take That Look Off Your Face
  5. - Turning Japanese

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - Stomp
  4. - Too Hot
  5. - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll

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

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

Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Seijun Suzuki

Starring: Yoshio Harada, Naoko Ôtani, Kisako Makishi, Akaji Maro

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

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Shadow Warriors

Shadow Warriors

Release year: 1980

Starring: Shin'ichi Chiba, Jun'ichi Haruta, Naomi Hase, Shôtarô Hayashi

Country: Japan

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

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

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

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"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

By:

Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

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The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief

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:

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

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

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

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Mystery House

Mystery House

Platform: Apple II, PC-6001, PC-8801 iOS, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

Rescue at Rigel

Rescue at Rigel

Platform: Apple II, DOS, TRS-80, VIC-20, Commodore PET, Atari 8-bit.

Genre: Sci-Fi CRPG

Publisher: Epyx

Musician

Musician

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Music

Publisher: Philips

history

Who was the US President on March 17, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1980?

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

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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 March 1980?

March 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Monday March 17, 1980