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October 19, 1980 was the 293rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 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 October 19, 1980, who was born and died on October 19, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. The Idolmaker, directed by Taylor Hackford), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 19th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 19, 1980?
- October 19, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 19, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 19, 1980?
- October 19, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 19, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 19, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 19, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 19, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 19, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 19, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 19, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 19, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 19, 1980?
What day of the week was October 19, 1980?
October 19, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 19, 1980 can also be written as 10/19/1980 in the US and as 19/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 19, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 19, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 19, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 19, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 02:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 19, 1980?
Famous people born on October 19, 1980:
- José Bautista
José bautista is a dominican baseball player known for his powerful hitting and memorable bat flip during the 2015 mlb playoffs.
- Rajai Davis
American baseball player.
- Benjamin Salisbury
Benjamin salisbury is an american actor best known for his role as brighton sheffield on the television sitcom the nanny.
- Alessandro De Simone
Lunapop, a boy band popular in italy in 2001 was led by an italian member.
- Berny Peña
- Fidel Amado Pérez
- Natalia Ríos
- Anna-Karin Kammerling
- Marijan Budimir
- Elizabeth A. Davis
- Benjamin Fischer
- Katja Herbers
- Nikica Ljubek
- Albert Meyong
Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:
![John Le Carre]()
John Le CarreJohn le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...
![Trey Parker]()
Trey ParkerTrey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.
![Sunny Deol]()
Sunny DeolSunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.
![George C. Scott]()
George C. ScottGeorge c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.
![Sylvia Browne]()
Sylvia BrowneAmerican psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.
![John Lithgow]()
John LithgowAmerican actor who can do comedy and drama.
![Jon Favreau]()
Jon FavreauAmerican actor, writer, and director.
![Michael Gambon]()
Michael GambonEnglish actor (singing detective paris at night).
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![George Nader]()
George NaderAmerican actor.
October 19, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months
or 2269 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15888 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 19, 1980?
There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 19, 1980.
October 19, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 19, 1980:
- Georg Rasch
- Guglielmo Gajani
- Gerhard von Schwerin
- Ugo Fasolo
What famous deaths happened on October 19th?
Famous deaths on October 19th:
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
![Lynda Bellingham]()
Lynda BellinghamCanadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.
![Phyllis Kirk]()
Phyllis KirkAmerican actress (d. 2006).
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
![Gig Young]()
Gig YoungAmerican actor.
![John Hodiak]()
John HodiakAmerican actor who started his career in radio and film.
![Joseph Wiseman]()
Joseph WisemanCanadian-american actor (d. 2009.
![Rudy Ray Moore]()
Rudy Ray MooreAmerican comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).
- Edwyna Wynn
Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Johanthan Swift
Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th
October 19, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 19, 1980:
- Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
- Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
- Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
- Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
- Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 19, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 19, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 19, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
October 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 19, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 19, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 19, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 19, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
October 19, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 19, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Idolmaker
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land
Permanent Vacation
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes
Borderline
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jerrold Freedman
Starring: Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
October 19, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
It's a Living
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
Ladies' Man
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
October 19, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 19, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
Goodbye, Darkness
By: William Manchester
William Manchester was 23 years old when his nightmares started. He woke up in nightmares and saw himself as a war-weary young man, "angrily demanding to find out what had happened."
The Tenth Commandment
By: Lawrence Sanders
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …
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.
October 19, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 19, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Prisoner
Network
Compu-Spell
Pelé's Soccer
Voodoo Castle
Who was the US President on October 19, 1980?
On October 19, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1980?
On October 19, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 19, 1980?
On October 19, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 19th?
October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of October. 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 October 19th, such as:
- 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
- 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
