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June 20, 1980 was the 172nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 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 June 20, 1980, who was born and died on June 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.), movies (e.g. Airplane!, directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 20, 1980?
- June 20, 1980: What happened on that day?
- June 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 20, 1980?
- June 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- June 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- June 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 20, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on June 20, 1980?
What day of the week was June 20, 1980?
June 20, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 20, 1980 can also be written as 6/20/1980 in the US and as 20/6/1980 in UK and Europe.
June 20, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 20, 1980:
- California angels freddie patek, hits 3 hrs and double to beat red sox 20-2
- Roberto duran starts his classic boxing trilogy with sugar ray leonard by defeating him in canada by a decision in 15 rounds, to gain the wbc world welterweight championship.
- Augusta ava becomes the first federally recognized american viticultural area.
June 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 20th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 20, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 01:32 am.
The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.
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Who was born on June 20, 1980?
Famous people born on June 20, 1980:
![Tika Sumpter]()
Tika SumpterTv actress.
- Athene Mercedes
Popular Twitch streamer and gamer known for charity work and gaming achievements.
- Neilson Eriksen
Neilson Eriksen is a renowned Norwegian professional athlete who has won multiple international championships.
- Arryanna Williams
Arryanna Williams is a former professional tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles.
- Sayaka Ohara
A Japanese voice actress known for her roles in various anime and video game productions.
- Thula Sibanda
Acclaimed poet known for powerful and evocative works.
- Pascha Ivanov
Pascha Ivanov is a Russian athlete who specializes in track and field events.
- Nicholas Zakas
Well-known for his work on web development and author of several popular programming books.
- Gabrielle Scharnitzky
Gabrielle Scharnitzky is a German entrepreneur and investor who has founded several successful startups in the technology and e-commerce...
- Mourad Bennacer
Mourad Bennacer is a French-Algerian musician and composer who is known for his work in the world music genre, blending traditional North...
- Deveron Harper
Deveron Harper was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.
- Mylo Carbia
Renowned for her horror novels.
- Ayah Marar
Talented writer and musician, recognized for her captivating storytelling.
- Fabian Wegmann
German road racing cyclist.
- Franco Semioli
Italian footballer.
- Tony Lovato
American singer-songwriter and guitarist, mest.
- Carlo Festuccia
Italian rugby union footballer.
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Kim Engelbrecht- Valentine Féau
Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:
![Nicole Kidman]()
Nicole KidmanAmerican actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.
![Lionel Richie]()
Lionel RichieLionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Brian Wilson]()
Brian WilsonAmerican musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![John Goodman]()
John GoodmanAmerican actor.
![Martin Landau]()
Martin LandauHe was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Anne Murray]()
Anne MurrayCanadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.
![Dreama Walker]()
Dreama WalkerAmerican actress.
June 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 9 months old,
or 525 months and 30 days old,
or 2287 weeks
or 16009 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 20, 1980?
There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 20, 1980.
June 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 20, 1980:
- Macdonald Ross
Noted astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.
- Lytle Davis
Lytle Davis was a renowned American astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of stellar evolution and galactic structure.
- Lenah Abercrombie
Lenah Abercrombie was a British playwright known for her social commentary plays.
- Gustaf Allan Pettersson
Composer dies at 68.
- Vincenzo Guarniera
What famous deaths happened on June 20th?
Famous deaths on June 20th:
![Ina Balin]()
Ina BalinAmerican actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.
![Estelle Winwood]()
Estelle WinwoodActress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.
- Xylan Nova
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Undray Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Clee Harper
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.
- Adaja Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
- Charmeka Johnson
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Muriah Khan
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Ceria Malam
Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.
- Jimel Johnson
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 20th
June 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 20, 1980:
- American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
- West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
- Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
- UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
- Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
- Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
- Day of The Royal Victorian Order.
Observances on June 20, 1980:
- World Refugee Day
June 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 20, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
- Bette Midler - The Rose
June 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Don McLean - Crying
- MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
- Lipps Inc - Funky Town
- Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
June 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.
June 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
June 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 20, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Airplane!
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Country: United States of America
Temptation Island
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Joey Gosiengfiao
Starring: Dina Bonnevie, Azenith Briones, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo
The Sea Wolves
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, Trevor Howard
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
June 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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
The Whisper of Glocken
Release year: 1980
Written by: Carol Kendall
Directed by: Harry Aldous
Starring: Paul Honeyman
Ging wah cheun mung
Release year: 1980
June 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 20, 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 …
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
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.
The Bleeding Heart
By: Marilyn French
Victor and Dolores, both parents who were successful in their careers and both living in England, without their families. Both are old enough to be able to meet up on the train to Oxford.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
The Brethren
By: Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong
The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief
June 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 20, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Lords of Karma
Rally-X
Star Castle
Rogue
Skiing
Who was the US President on June 20, 1980?
On June 20, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1980?
On June 20, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 20, 1980?
On June 20, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 20th?
June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. 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 June 20th, such as:
- 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
- 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.
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 June 1980?
June 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
