Tuesday May 20, 1980: on this day

May 20, 1980 was the 141st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 20, 1980, who was born and died on May 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Urban Cowboy, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1980?


May 20, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1980 can also be written as 5/20/1980 in the US and as 20/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1980:

  • Drummer peter criss quits kiss
  • 710 families in love canal area (niagara falls, new york) are evacuated.
  • Fire in nursing home in kingston, jamaica, kills 157.
  • In a referendum in quebec, the population rejects by a 60% vote the proposal from its government to move towards independence from canada.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 01:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Who was born on May 20, 1980?


Famous people born on May 20, 1980:

  • Cauã Reymond
    Cauã Reymond

    Brazilian actor.

  • Agnes Kittelsen
    Agnes Kittelsen

    Norwegian actress.

  • Cheyan Smith

    Renowned actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yarrow Dunham

    Author of bestselling mystery novels.

  • Otniel Moore

    Talented basketball player who excelled in the sport.

  • Kirsi Crowley

    American journalist specializing in political commentary.

  • Marton Szoke

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Minsa Shamsi

    Renowned journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Mylik Yarbrough

    Accomplished football player with a successful career.

  • Bitania Engda

    Member of the Ethiopian Parliament.

  • Zeki Sarigul

    Innovative software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.

  • Axavier Moron

    Renowned for contributions to open-source projects.

  • Michi Kiyono

    Expert in mobile app development and UX design.

  • Giann Pozzi

    Innovative software engineer specializing in artificial intelligence.

  • Caid Oueslati

    Caid Oueslati is a Tunisian singer and songwriter.

  • Saranya Ravi

    Saranya Ravi is an Indian politician who has served as a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

  • Dove Barrett

    Award-winning journalist covering international conflicts and humanitarian issues.

  • Kat Brady

    Kat Brady is a political activist and community organizer.

  • Cutter Mitchell

    Leading cybersecurity expert specializing in threat intelligence and digital forensics.

  • Alberto Arce

    War correspondent and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist covering conflicts in the Middle East.

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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


You are 43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 9 days old,

or 2288 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16019 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 20, 1980?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 20, 1980:

  • Oakes Underwood

    Oakes Underwood was an American track and field athlete who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

  • Vladimir Nikanorov
  • Mauro Reggiani
  • Hans Krainz

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 20th

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


Holidays on May 20, 1980:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1980:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1980:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Lost In Love
  4. - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
  5. - Sexy Eyes

May 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What's Another Year
  2. - Geno
  3. - No Doubt About It
  4. - Coming Up
  5. - She's Out Of My Life

May 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get Serious
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Lady
  4. - Let Me Be The Clock
  5. - Sweet Sensation

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May 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne

Country: United States of America

The Mountain Men

The Mountain Men

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard Lang

Starring: Charlton Heston, Brian Keith, Victoria Racimo, Stephen Macht

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Up the Academy

Up the Academy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Downey Sr.

Starring: Ron Leibman, Wendell Brown, Ralph Macchio, Tommy Citera

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

May 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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 Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

The bestselling books on May 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

By:

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.

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

By:

DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

By:

Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

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

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.

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

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

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Network

Network

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Platform: Apple ][

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Synergistic Software

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1980?

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

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. 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 May 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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 May 1980?

May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1980 calendar looked like.

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