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August 19, 1980 was the 232nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 19, 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 August 19, 1980, who was born and died on August 19, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Long Good Friday, directed by John Mackenzie), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 19, 1980?
- August 19, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 19, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 19, 1980?
- August 19, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 19, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 19, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 19, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 19, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 19, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 19, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 19, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 19, 1980?
What day of the week was August 19, 1980?
August 19, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1980 can also be written as 8/19/1980 in the US and as 19/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 19, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 19, 1980:
- George brett ends hitting streak at 30
- Saudi arabian lockheed tristar crashes on landing at riyadh, 301 die.
- Saudia flight 163, a lockheed l-1011 tristar burns after making an emergency landing at king khalid international airport in riyadh, saudi arabia, killing 301 people.
- Otłoczyn railway accident: in poland's worst post-war railway accident, 67 people lose their lives and a further 62 are injured.
August 19, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 19, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 19, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 12:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.
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Who was born on August 19, 1980?
Famous people born on August 19, 1980:
- Alejandro Boneta
Alejandro Boneta is a Mexican entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the online real estate platform Homie.
- Jun Jin
South korean actor and singer shinhwa.
- Craig Frawley
Australian rugby league player.
- Darius Campbell
Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (d. 2022).
- Paul Parry
Welsh footballer.
- Michael Todd
Producer (around the world in 80 days), dies in 56.
- Amber Swartz-Garcia
American missing child was last seen at pinole, ca at 3:00 pm on 6/03/1988.
- Russell Kane
Actor and comedian from england.
- Houcine Camara
French singer.
- Houcine (singer)
- Aaron Horvath
- Alhassane Issoufou
- Adrian Lulgjuraj
- Miroslav Miller
- Norbert Mészáros
- Maleye N'Doye
- Orlando von Einsiedel
Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:
![Bill Clinton]()
Bill ClintonAmerican politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![Nandana Sen]()
Nandana SenIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
![John Stamos]()
John StamosJohn stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.
![Valérie Kaprisky]()
Valérie KapriskyFrench actress.
![Jill St. John]()
Jill St. JohnJill st.
![Kyra Sedgwick]()
Kyra SedgwickKyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.
![Maria de Medeiros]()
Maria de MedeirosPortuguese actress and director.
![Peter Gallagher]()
Peter GallagherArmonk, new york -- actor.
![Fred Thompson]()
Fred ThompsonHe is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.
August 19, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months
or 2278 weeks and 3 days old,
or 15949 days old,
if you were born on August 19, 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 August 19, 1980?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1980.
August 19, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1980:
- Otto Frank
Father of Anne Frank and co-founder of Opekta, a company that sold pectin.
- Ēriks Bēze
- Sadi Gülçelik
- Otto Heinrich Frank
What famous deaths happened on August 19th?
Famous deaths on August 19th:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Jessie Matthews]()
Jessie MatthewsJessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
![Alastair Sim]()
Alastair SimScottish actor on film and stage.
![Hermione Baddeley]()
Hermione BaddeleyEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).
![Utpal Dutt]()
Utpal DuttBangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Linus Pauling
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.
- Fredrico García Lorca
Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.
- Romyn Fisher
Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th
August 19, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 19, 1980:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Observances on August 19, 1980:
- World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 19, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 19, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
August 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 19, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 19, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 19, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
August 19, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 19, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Long Good Friday
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Mackenzie
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman, Leo Dolan
Country: United States of America
Resurrection
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom
Atlantic City
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Louis Malle
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli
Loving Couples
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
August 19, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Mysterious World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Arthur C. Clarke, Gordon Honeycombe, Remy Van Lierde
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show
Release year: 1980
August 19, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 19, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
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 …
Sins Of The Fathers
By: Susan Howatch
"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.
Solo
By: Jack Higgins
Father's desire for revenge draws him into a deadly game with a veteran assassin. John Mikali, a piano virtuoso, is only matched by his talent as a pianist.
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
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 Third Wave
By: Alvin Toffler
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.
August 19, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 19, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Moon Cresta
Compu-Spell
Pelé's Soccer
Astro Invader
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on August 19, 1980?
On August 19, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1980?
On August 19, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 19, 1980?
On August 19, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 19th?
August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. 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 August 19th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
- 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.
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 August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
