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August 20, 1980 was the 233rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 20, 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 20, 1980, who was born and died on August 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 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 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1980?
- August 20, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1980?
- August 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1980?
What day of the week was August 20, 1980?
August 20, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1980 can also be written as 8/20/1980 in the US and as 20/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1980:
- Mt everest climbed by italian reinhold messner, alone
- Pitts omar moreno steals record 70 bases for 3rd consecutive season
- Reinhold messner of italy is first to make solo ascent of mount everest.
- New york yankees' bob watson hits seattle kingdome speaker, second straight day.
August 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:20 pm and setting at 01:25 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 20, 1980?
Famous people born on August 20, 1980:
- Alleyne Hargreaves
Canadian former professional soccer player.
- Yury Deigin
Yury Deigin is a Canadian entrepreneur and scientist who co-founded Rare Carat, a leading online diamond marketplace.
- Ra Khanna
An Indian computer scientist known for his work in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Samuel Dumoulin
French professional road bike racer who is a jean delatour member since 2002.
- Aravind Vijayaraghavan
Aravind Vijayaraghavan is a materials scientist who has made significant contributions to the development of graphene and other...
- Wyatt Owens
Biophysicist specializing in molecular dynamics.
- Pammie Makin
Pammie Makin is a former Australian professional basketball player.
- Rochelle Gadd
British actress.
- Corey Carrier
Actor (young indiana jones).
- Chesa Boudin
American writer, lawyer, and lecturer who specializes in u.s.
- Langhorne Slim
American guitarist and singer-songwriter.
- Nicolás Tauber
Argentinian-israeli footballer.
- Ahmed Belal
- Tania Bertan
- Leandro Manuel Emede
- Bader Najem
- Zheng Zhi
- Mayra Veronica
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 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 20, 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 20, 1980?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1980.
August 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1980:
- Joe Dassin
American-born french singer-songwriter, jules dassin (1911aeur”2008), and ba(c]atrice launer (1913aeur”2005), a new york-born musician.
- Otto Frank
German physician and physiologist, who made many important contributions to cardiology and cardiac physiology.
- Wolfgang Gröbner
- Celestina Bottego
- Pedro Ferreira
- Joe Dassin (Joseph Ira Dassin
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1980:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 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 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 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 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 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.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.
Men In Love
By: Nancy Friday
Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.
Heartsounds
By: Martha Weinman Lear
This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.
August 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Targ
Star Warrior
Eamon
Galactic Empire
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on August 20, 1980?
On August 20, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1980?
On August 20, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1980?
On August 20, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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.
