Sunday July 20, 1980: on this day

July 20, 1980 was the 202nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 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 July 20, 1980, who was born and died on July 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 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 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 1980?


July 20, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1980 can also be written as 7/20/1980 in the US and as 20/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1980:

  • 109th british golf open: tom watson shoots a 271 at muirfield gullane
  • Joop zoetemelk wins tour de france
  • Pat bradley wins lpga greater baltimore golf classic
  • The united nations security council votes 14-0 that member states should not recognise jerusalem as the capital of israel.

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July 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th 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 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 01:41 pm and setting at 12:59 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 20, 1980?


Famous people born on July 20, 1980:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Jizel Bundchen

    Highly successful supermodel who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines.

  • Gali Kahi

    Kenyan novelist acclaimed for her vivid storytelling and exploration of social issues.

  • Patricia Bündchen

    Patricia bündchen is a brazilian model and environmental activist, best known for her work with various high-profile brands and her advocacy...

  • Jaimarie Duff

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Kelita Gonzalez

    Award-winning gospel singer known for her powerful vocals.

  • Enora Malagré

    Enora malagré is a french television and radio presenter known for her work on the talk show touche pas à mon poste!.

  • Lichelle Rae

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Zoel Noailles

    French photographer known for capturing stunning black and white images.

  • Raaga Varma

    Prominent physicist known for research in quantum mechanics.

  • Hasana Siyaka

    Esteemed biologist recognized for contributions to environmental conservation.

  • Essam Al-Ghalib

    Popular Libyan journalist and political commentator.

  • Rodel Acevedo

    Journalist known for his coverage of political events and social issues.

  • Srikanth Thyagarajan

    Known for contributions to cloud computing technologies.

  • Dorrien Green

    Professional basketball player who played in the NBA and overseas leagues.

  • Bevely McGarvey

    Innovative software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.

  • Anes Kadrić

    Talented painter known for his abstract art pieces.

  • Delancey Lees

    Contemporary photographer known for capturing urban landscapes in a unique way.

  • Vitor Cafaggi

    Brazilian comic book journalist and illustrator known for his engaging storytelling.

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

  • Dannion Brinkley
    Dannion Brinkley

    American author and a prime example of the near-death-experience, a superstar on the lecture circuit of occult devotees and the author of...

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July 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months

or 2282 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15980 days old,

if you were born on July 20, 1980.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1980?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 20, 1980.

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July 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1980:

  • Maria Martinez

    San ildefonso pueblo (native american) potter (b. 1887).

  • Roger de Vilmorin
  • Dino Luperi
  • Oszkár Vilezsál
  • Piet Bouman

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Geeta Dutt

    Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

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July 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 20, 1980:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1980:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

July 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 20, 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 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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

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 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 20, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

Doctor Fischer Of Geneva Or The Bomb Party by Graham Greene

Doctor Fischer Of Geneva Or The Bomb Party

By:

A quiet, unpretentious man, Mr Jones, works in a Swiss chocolate factory as a translator. He falls in love with Anna Luise, his younger sister and the daughter of

The New York Times 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey

The New York Times 60-Minute Gourmet

By:

Pierre Franey's NEW YORK TIMES cooking column has inspired a collection of delicious, complete meals that can all be made in one hour.

Will by G. Gordon Liddy

Will

By:

From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.

Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear

Heartsounds

By:

This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.

July 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 20, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on July 20, 1980?

On July 20, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1980?

On July 20, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1980?

On July 20, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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.

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