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May 17, 1980 was the 138th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 17, 1980, who was born and died on May 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Maniac, directed by William Lustig), 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 May 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1980?
- May 17, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1980?
- May 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1980?
What day of the week was May 17, 1980?
May 17, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1980 can also be written as 5/17/1980 in the US and as 17/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1980:
- Kumar anandan balanced on one foot for 33 hours
- Major race riot in miami florida - 16 killed, 300 injured
- Paul and linda mccartney appear on saturday night live
- 106th preakness: angel cordero jr aboard codex wins in 1:54.2.
- A miami, florida court acquits four white police officers of killing arthur mcduffie, a black insurance executive, provoking three days of race riots - 16 killed, 300 injured.
- General chun doo-hwan of south korea seizes control of the government and declares martial law in order to suppress student demonstrations.
- On the eve of presidential elections, maoist guerrilla group shining path attacks a polling location in the town of chuschi, ayacucho, starting the internal conflict in peru.
May 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:31 am and setting at 11:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.
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Who was born on May 17, 1980?
Famous people born on May 17, 1980:
- Alistair Overeem
Dutch mixed martial artist known for his success in various MMA promotions.
- Hadley Freeman
Hadley Freeman is a journalist who often writes about politics and culture.
- Fredrik Kessiakoff
Swedish cyclist.
- Davor Džalto
Bosnian philosopher and historian.
- Ariën van Weesenbeek
Dutch drummer.
- Dallas Taylor
American singer-songwriter (underoath, maylene and the sons of disaster).
- Stéphane Robert
- Juan Arango
- Ilion Lika
- Adam Korol
- Michał Jeliński
- Joe Bizera
- Jerome Beasley
- Oleksandr Oleksandrovyč Moïsejenko
- Ricardo Treviño
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 8 days old,
or 2292 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16049 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1980?
There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1980.
May 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1980:
- Nalla Thiruvengadam
Indian politician known for his contributions to the Indian independence movement.
- Piero Castello
- Ernst Blum
- Gündüz Kılıç
- Suzanne Amblard
- Amos du Plooy
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1980:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1980:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1980:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
- Air Supply - Lost In Love
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again
May 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life
May 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
- The Whispers - Lady
- Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
- Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It
May 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Maniac
Release year: 1980
Directed by: William Lustig
Starring: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton, Kelly Piper
Country: United States of America
Out of the Blue
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Linda Manz, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Farrell, Don Gordon
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Hussy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Matthew Chapman
Starring: Helen Mirren, John Shea, Paul Angelis, Murray Salem
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
May 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Semi-Tough
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
May 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
Portraits
By: Cynthia Freeman
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.
May 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Castle
Moon Cresta
Compu-Spell
Eamon
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on May 17, 1980?
On May 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1980?
On May 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1980?
On May 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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 May 1980?
May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
