Thursday November 20, 1980: on this day

November 20, 1980 was the 325th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 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 November 20, 1980, who was born and died on November 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 20, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. The Competition, directed by Joel Oliansky), TV series (e.g. Breaking Away) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 20, 1980?


November 20, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 325th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1980 can also be written as 11/20/1980 in the US and as 20/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

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November 20, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 20, 1980:

  • Steve ptacek in solar challenger makes 1st solar-powered flight
  • Billy martin named american league manager of the year (oakland athletics).
  • Lake peigneur in louisiana drains into an underlying salt deposit. a misplaced texaco oil probe had been drilled into the diamond crystal salt mine, causing water to flow down into the mine, eroding the edges of the hole.

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November 20, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • San Diego Chargers - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 24
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November 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 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 November 20th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on November 20, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Who was born on November 20, 1980?


Famous people born on November 20, 1980:

  • Isahi Fujimoto

    Isahi Fujimoto is a renowned Japanese musician and composer known for his innovative fusion of traditional and contemporary music.

  • Reeta Gupta

    CEO of a multinational corporation with a focus on sustainability and innovation.

  • Cem Yilmaz

    Pioneering computer scientist known for contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Melvinia Jackson

    Melvinia Jackson is a respected cybersecurity specialist who has helped organizations protect their digital assets from cyber threats.

  • Trevino Hernandez

    Trevino Hernandez is a serial entrepreneur who has founded several successful startups in the e-commerce industry.

  • Brexten Biden

    Son of President Joe Biden.

  • Silus Archer

    Silus Archer is a prominent astronomer known for his research on exoplanets and the formation of planetary systems.

  • Moataz Abd El Fattah

    Innovative sculptor known for pushing the boundaries of the art form.

  • Absalom Patel

    Absalom Patel is a software developer who has created innovative mobile applications and web-based platforms.

  • Chizuko Sato

    Chizuko Sato is a Japanese researcher in the field of artificial intelligence, focusing on machine learning and natural language processing.

  • Koray Altun

    Expert in computer vision and robotics.

  • Valerya Korotkova

    Respected journalist reporting on international conflicts and politics.

  • Bridge Harrison

    Investigative reporter known for exposing corporate corruption.

  • Khalie Mahmoud

    Acclaimed writer known for her insightful storytelling.

  • Koray Köse

    Celebrated poet whose works resonate with readers worldwide.

  • Mirl Cohen

    Innovative photographer known for capturing unique perspectives.

  • Lucindia Creighton

    Irish politician who served as Minister of State for European Affairs.

  • Vincen Li

    Co-founder of Meituan-Dianping, a Chinese group buying website.

  • Mak Dahlia

    Innovative photographer known for capturing unique perspectives.

  • Betul Bayram

    Biologist specializing in genetics and molecular biology.

Whose famous birthday is on November 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 20th:

  • Bo Derek
    Bo Derek

    American actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".

  • Sean Young
    Sean Young

    American actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977.

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

  • Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel

    American producer and actress.

  • Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons

    American actress and award-winning actress.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Nadine Velazquez
    Nadine Velazquez

    American model and actress.

  • Tusshar Kapoor
    Tusshar Kapoor

    Indian bollywood actor and producer.

  • Dan Byrd
    Dan Byrd

    American actor.

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


You are 43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 3 days old,

or 2265 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15860 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 20, 1980?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 20, 1980:

  • Aurilla Frisbie

    American botanist who specialized in plant genetics.

  • John McEwen

    Australian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of australia (b. 1900).

  • Avtandil Ghoghoberidze
  • Richard Hallock
  • Sandro Calvesi

What famous deaths happened on November 20th?

Famous deaths on November 20th:

  • Keith Michell
    Keith Michell

    Adelaide, south australia -- actor (6 wives of henry viii).

  • Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari

    Roanoke (virginia) -- actress (connie detective wife earthbound).

  • Queen Alexandra
    Queen Alexandra

    The united kingdom (born 1844).

  • Antion Tolstoy

    Antion Tolstoy was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time, known for his works 'War and Peace' and...

  • Braxson Tolstoy

    Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes...

  • Brezlyn Tolstoy

    Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which...

  • Eisen Tolstoy

    Eisen Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Odesser Tolstoy

    Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Adriella Tolstoy

    Adriella Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

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


Holidays on November 20, 1980:

  • Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
  • Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
  • United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
  • Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
  • UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
  • Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)

Observances on November 20, 1980:

  • Africa Industrialization Day
  • World Children's Day
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November 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 17th and November 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on November 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 17th and November 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - Woman In Love
  3. - The Wanderer
  4. - Another One Bites The Dust
  5. - I'm Coming Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on November 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 17th and November 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Tide Is High youtube
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - I Could Be So Good For You
  5. - Fashion

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on November 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 17th and November 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  2. - Lovely One
  3. - Love T.K.O.
  4. - More Bounch To The Ounce
  5. - Celebration

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

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

The Competition

The Competition

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Joel Oliansky

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Amy Irving, Lee Remick, Sam Wanamaker

Freebie and the Bean

Freebie and the Bean

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard Rush

Starring: Alan Arkin, James Caan, Loretta Swit, Jack Kruschen

Hawk the Slayer

Hawk the Slayer

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Terry Marcel

Starring: Jack Palance, John Terry, Bernard Bresslaw, Ray Charleson

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Tanya's Island

Tanya's Island

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alfred Sole

Starring: Vanity, Richard Sargent, Mariette Lévesque, Don McLeod

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

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

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

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

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One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

Peter The Great by Robert K. Massie

Peter The Great

By:

The Pulitzer Prize Winner

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

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.

The Second Lady by Irving Wallace

The Second Lady

By:

The Second Lady

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

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

Space Monster (Videopac)

Space Monster (Videopac)

Platform: Odyssey²/Videopac

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Philips

Windfall

Windfall

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

King & Balloon

King & Balloon

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA GamePlan

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

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Who was the US President on November 20, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 20, 1980?

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

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What is special about November 20th?

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

  • 2018 - November 2018, kabul attack: at least 50 people were killed and 83 more injured in a suicide bombing at a mawlid gathering, kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: a lawsuit is filed by the u.s. department of justice to stop the merger of at&t & time warner.
  • 2016 - An attack by insurgent groups from muse, shan state on tatmadaw checkpoints and police outposts in tatmadaw has resulted in at least 8 deaths and over a dozen injuries. according to the state counselor's office, the attack was carried out by the kachin independence army (ta'ang national liberation army), myanmar national democratic alliance army (mnda) and other insurgent groups.

Find out more about November 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 November 1980?

November 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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 November 1980 calendar looked like.

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