Friday January 18, 1980: on this day

January 18, 1980 was the 18th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 18, 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 January 18, 1980, who was born and died on January 18, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. The Fog, directed by John Carpenter), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1980?


January 18, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 18th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1980 can also be written as 1/18/1980 in the US and as 18/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 18, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1980:

  • Gold reaches $1,000 an oz
  • Price of an ounce of silver hits record high of $50.35 in comex trading.
  • Studio 54 (new york) owners steve rubell and ian schrager sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for tax evasion and fined us$20,000.
  • Gold briefly reaches us$1,000 an ounce.

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January 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 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 January 18th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:40 am and setting at 07:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Who was born on January 18, 1980?


Famous people born on January 18, 1980:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Julias Peppers

    Retired NFL defensive end with multiple Pro Bowl appearances.

  • Loyalti Mabizela

    Skilled footballer who captained the national team with distinction.

  • Estelle

    Estelle, born in 1980, is a british rapper known for her hit single 'american boy' featuring kanye west.

  • Robert Green

    English footballer.

  • Kert Haavistu

    Estonian manager and footballer.

  • Estell Estelle

    Musician.

  • Billy Bratayley

    Family member.

  • Estelle Swaray

    English singer.

  • Estelle (musician)
  • Antonio Jesús Vázquez Muñoz
  • Alexandre Stricher
  • Răzvan Stanca

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

  • John Boorman
    John Boorman

    Producer / dir (exorcist ii, deliverance, zardoz).

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January 18, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 2 days old,

or 2309 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16164 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 January 18, 1980?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1980.

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January 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1980:

  • Cecil Beaton

    British-american photographer, stage and oscar-winning filmmaker designer, author.

  • Jos Beenhakkers
  • Luis Cuadrado

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1980:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  4. - Coward Of The County
  5. - Send One Your Love

January 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

January 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Move Your Boogie Body

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January 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fog

The Fog

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman

Country: United States of America

American Gigolo

American Gigolo

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt

Country: United States of America

Fatso

Fatso

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Anne Bancroft

Starring: Dom DeLuise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, Candice Azzara

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

January 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

The Bill Tush Show

The Bill Tush Show

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bill Tush, Jan Hooks, Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner

Country: United States of America

Galactica 1980

Galactica 1980

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

January 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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

By:

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.

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

By:

This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

The Dead Zone

By:

Johnny

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

By:

James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

January 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galactic Attack

Galactic Attack

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Siro-Tech Software (later renamed to Sir-Tech Software, Inc.)

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1980?

On January 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1980?

On January 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1980?

On January 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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history

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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1980 calendar looked like.

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