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Wednesday February 20, 1980: on this day
February 20, 1980 was the 51st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 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 February 20, 1980, who was born and died on February 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Coal Miner's Daughter, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. Emilia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1980?
- February 20, 1980: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1980?
- February 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1980?
What day of the week was February 20, 1980?
February 20, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1980 can also be written as 2/20/1980 in the US and as 20/2/1980 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1980:
- Actress susan dey (la law) weds producer bernard sofronski
February 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 10:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.
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Who was born on February 20, 1980?
Famous people born on February 20, 1980:
- Icess Tillis
Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative verses.
- Adamae Rae
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Imanol Harinordoquy
Footballer in french rugby union.
- Yuichi Nakamura
Japanese voice actor.
- Luis Gabriel Rey
Colombian footballer.
- Artur Boruc
Polish footballer.
- Luis Rey
Colombian footballer.
- Yoann Sover
- Anne Poleska
- Salvatore Micillo
- Rodrigo Pinto
- Rodo Sayagues
- Sergej Zuev
- Pavel Šnobel
- Rousimar Palhares
- Bram Som
- Jevhenija Tymošenko
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 2 months old,
or 530 months and 4 days old,
or 2305 weeks
or 16135 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1980?
There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1980.
February 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1980:
- Alice Roosevelt
The eldest child of President Theodore Roosevelt and a prominent socialite, writer, and political figure in her own right.
- Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Alice Roosevelt Longworth was an American writer and socialite who became a prominent political figure.
- Alice Longworth
American notable family, she was the daughter of president teddy roosevelt.
- Nicola Cavanna
- Mario Lanzi
- Hugo Kraas
- Joseph Rhine
- J.B. Rhine
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1980:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
- Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
February 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
- Madness - My Girl
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
February 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1980 was Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
- Shalamar - The Second Time Around
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
February 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Coal Miner's Daughter
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Phyllis Boyens-Liptak
Country: United States of America
The Black Marble
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Harold Becker
Starring: Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Death Ship
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Alvin Rakoff
Starring: George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
February 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
Chega Mais
Release year: 1980
February 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
James Herriot'S Yorkshire
By: James Herriot
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.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
The Devil'S Alternative
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:
Moviola
By: Garson Kanin
Garson Kanin's Moviola is the ultimate Hollywood novel. It tells the entire story of Hollywood, starting with the inventions of the nickelodeon and ending with today.
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these
February 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Castle
Moon Cresta
SOS
Musician
Missile Command
Who was the US President on February 20, 1980?
On February 20, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1980?
On February 20, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1980?
On February 20, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 1980?
February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
