Friday July 18, 1980: on this day

July 18, 1980 was the 200th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 18, 1980, who was born and died on July 18, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 18, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel), movies (e.g. Be-Reham, directed by Raghunath Jhalani), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 18, 1980?


July 18, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1980 can also be written as 7/18/1980 in the US and as 18/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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July 18, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1980:

  • Failed attack on iran ex-premier bakhtiar in neuilly france
  • Quett masire installed as president of botswana
  • Rohini 1, first indian satellite, launches into orbit.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 18th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on July 18, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 12:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Who was born on July 18, 1980?


Famous people born on July 18, 1980:

  • Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell

    Kristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...

  • Smita Mukherjee

    Esteemed physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Cheris Morris

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Suzzane Greco

    Founder of a successful fashion brand.

  • Merrianne Collins

    Popular news anchor with a strong following.

  • Sherald Cole

    Chemist recognized for groundbreaking research in materials science.

  • Raysa Santos

    Brazilian politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies.

  • Hollan Zhou

    Astrophysicist known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Jahon Rahimov

    Jahon Rahimov is an Azerbaijani entrepreneur and the founder of AzeriCard, a leading electronic payment system in Azerbaijan.

  • Noeleen Loh

    Chemist known for her research in nanotechnology and materials science.

  • Ryōko Hirosue

    Japanese singer and actress.

  • Vitalia Gonzalez

    Vitalia Gonzalez is a Spanish politician who has served as a member of the Congress of Deputies since 2016.

  • Larren Pettis

    Larren Pettis is an entrepreneur who co-founded a successful tech startup.

  • Jayesh Shah

    Politician who has served in various government positions.

  • Niels Guldbaek

    Co-founder of Vivino, a popular wine app and marketplace.

  • Matthew Prince

    Co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare.

  • Adley Bowen

    Leading cybersecurity expert with a focus on network security.

  • Wednesday Harrington

    Professional golfer known for her exceptional skills on the course.

  • Kaamil Bouazza

    Kaamil Bouazza is a Dutch politician and a member of the Green Left party.

Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:

  • James Brolin
    James Brolin

    American actor.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.

  • Bhumi Pednekar
    Bhumi Pednekar

    Bhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress who has established herself as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Bollywood.

  • Nelson Mandela
    Nelson Mandela

    South african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.

  • Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel

    Steven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...

  • Elizabeth Gilbert
    Elizabeth Gilbert

    Elizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.

  • Wendy Williams
    Wendy Williams

    Wendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.

  • Maria Pacôme
    Maria Pacôme

    Maria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.

  • Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford

    Chace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.

  • Audrey Landers
    Audrey Landers

    Audrey landers is an american actress, singer, and songwriter known for her role in the tv series 'dallas' and her music career.

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


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 8 days old,

or 2284 weeks

or 15988 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 18, 1980?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 18, 1980:

  • Silvio Griggio

What famous deaths happened on July 18th?

Famous deaths on July 18th:

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins

    Actor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.

  • Dietmar Schönherr
    Dietmar Schönherr

    Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).

  • Jack Earle
    Jack Earle

    American sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).

  • Machine Gun Kelly
    Machine Gun Kelly

    American gangster (born 1895).

  • Adalei Austen

    Adalei Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have become timeless classics.

  • Lawsen Austen

    Lawsen Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels, including 'Pride and...

  • Wealthy Austen

    Celebrated English novelist known for her works on social commentary.

  • Janei Austen

    Renowned English novelist known for her classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice'.

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


Holidays on July 18, 1980:

  • Uruguay - Constitution Day

Observances on July 18, 1980:

  • ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
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July 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

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

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

  1. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  2. - Coming Up
  3. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  4. - Little Jeannie
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

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

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

  1. - Xanadu
  2. - Use It Up And Wear It Out
  3. - Jump To The Beat
  4. - Crying
  5. - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

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

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

  1. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  2. - One In A Million You
  3. - Landlord
  4. - Let's Get Serious
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

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

Be-Reham

Be-Reham

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Raghunath Jhalani

Starring: Sanjeev Kumar, Mala Sinha, Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy

The Hunter

The Hunter

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Buzz Kulik

Starring: Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, Kathryn Harrold, LeVar Burton

Hangar 18

Hangar 18

Release year: 1980

Directed by: James L. Conway

Starring: Darren McGavin, Robert Vaughn, Gary Collins, James Hampton

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Ian McCulloch, Louise Marleau, Marino Masé, Siegfried Rauch

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

The British Greats

The British Greats

Release year: 1980

Speak Up, America

Speak Up, America

Release year: 1980

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

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

Innocent Blood by P.D. James

Innocent Blood

By:

Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.

The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

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The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

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

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

By:

William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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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.

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

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

Windfall

Windfall

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Navarone

Navarone

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on July 18, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 18, 1980?

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

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What is special about July 18th?

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

  • 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.

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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 July 1980?

July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1980 calendar looked like.

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