Wednesday September 17, 1980: on this day

September 17, 1980 was the 261st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1980, who was born and died on September 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Upside Down by Diana Ross), movies (e.g. The Elephant Man, directed by David Lynch), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1980?


September 17, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1980 can also be written as 9/17/1980 in the US and as 17/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1980:

  • Divine madness starring bette midler, premieres
  • Iraq (saddam hussein) signs accord with algeria
  • Solidarity labor union in poland forms
  • South korea opposition leader kim dae jung sentenced to death
  • After weeks of strikes at the lenin shipyard in gdansk, poland, the nationwide independent trade union solidarity is established.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on September 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on September 17, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 12:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Who was born on September 17, 1980?


Famous people born on September 17, 1980:

  • Tip Harris

    Tip Harris, also known as T.I.

  • Laquentin Miles

    Former NFL player known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Warnie Nguyen

    Noted for advancements in materials science and nanotechnology.

  • Liyat Assefa

    Recognized for innovative research in materials science and nanotechnology.

  • Ardian Kasabri

    Recognized for advancements in materials science.

  • Magdalina Popescu

    Insightful essayist whose works have sparked intellectual debates.

  • Shabana Mahmood

    British journalist and broadcaster of Pakistani descent, known for her work on BBC News and other media outlets.

  • Sanoe Kaleohano

    Founder of Sanoe's Hawaiian Gifts.

  • Dan Haren

    American baseball player.

  • Jolene Van Vugt

    Jolene Van Vugt is a Canadian motorsports athlete and the first female to backflip a full-sized dirt bike.

  • Elan Lee

    Co-creator of the popular card game Exploding Kittens.

  • Chaz Beasley

    Chaz Beasley is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

  • Oliver Risser

    Namibian footballer.

  • Leanne Ratcliffe

    Youtube star.

  • Stevi Ritchie

    Pop singer.

  • Tizy Bone
  • Lukáš Slavický
  • Linos Chalwe

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 17th

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


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 10 days old,

or 2275 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15928 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1980?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1980:

  • Anastasio Somoza Debayle

    Nicaraguan businessman and politician who served as the President of Nicaragua from 1967 to 1972 and from 1974 to 1979.

  • Kiyo Yamao

    Japanese poet known for his lyrical and evocative works.

  • Katherine A Porter

    Us author (ship of fools pulit-66), dies at 90.

  • Rex Norris
  • Emilio Petiva
  • Bianca Stagno Bellincioni
  • Michael Strong

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Suleman the Great

    Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

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

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


Holidays on September 17, 1980:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1980:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 15th and September 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - All Out Of Love
  3. - Another One Bites The Dust
  4. - Fame
  5. - Lookin' For Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Feels Like I'm In Love
  2. - One Day I'll Fly Away
  3. - Start
  4. - Ashes To Ashes
  5. - Don't Stand So Close To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on September 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 15th and September 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Give Me The Night
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
  4. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  5. - Can't We Try

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

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

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

Release year: 1980

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud

Country: United States of America

Somewhere in Time

Somewhere in Time

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc

Starring: Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer, Teresa Wright

Country: United States of America

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Mike Hodges

Starring: Sam J. Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von Sydow, Topol

Country: United States of America

Oh, God! Book II

Oh, God! Book II

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Gilbert Cates

Starring: George Burns, Suzanne Pleshette, David Birney, Louanne

Country: United States of America

The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Brian G. Hutton

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Faye Dunaway, David Dukes, George Coe

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

Livewire

Livewire

Release year: 1980

Starring: Mark Cordray, Afrika Bambaataa, R.E.M., Rene Teboe

Country: United States of America

King Rollo

King Rollo

Release year: 1980

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

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

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

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#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.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

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An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

Fanny by Erica Jong

Fanny

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"A rollicking tale...a tour de force. "--Newsweek Fanny, an infant, is found on the doorstep to a country estate in Wiltshire. Her adoptive parents Lord and Lady raise her to womanhood.

Bellefleur by Joyce Carol Oates

Bellefleur

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The Bellefleurs are a wealthy and famous clan. They live in an immense mansion at the shores mythic Lake Noir.

The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader

The Ninja

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It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.

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

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

Rogue

Rogue

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, TRS-80 CoCo, Unix, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Roguelike

Navarone

Navarone

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Boxing

Boxing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Activision

Galactic Empire

Galactic Empire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1980?

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

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What is special about September 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1980?

September 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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