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Sunday December 21, 1980: on this day
December 21, 1980 was the 356th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 21, 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 December 21, 1980, who was born and died on December 21, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lady by Kenny Rogers), movies (e.g. Secret Valley, directed by Howard Bretherton), TV series (e.g. Chain Reaction) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1980?
- December 21, 1980: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1980?
- December 21, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1980?
What day of the week was December 21, 1980?
December 21, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 356th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1980 can also be written as 12/21/1980 in the US and as 21/12/1980 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1980:
- Harold carmichael ends nfl streak of 127 consecutive game receptions.
December 21, 1980: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 17 - 20
- Buffalo Bills - San Francisco 49ers : 18 - 13
- Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 27 - 24
- Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 25 - 17
- Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 3 - 24
December 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:49 pm and setting at 07:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.
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Who was born on December 21, 1980?
Famous people born on December 21, 1980:
- Royce Ring
American baseball player.
- Michele Di Piedi
Italian footballer.
- Ricardo Mello
- Veng Fai Ho
- Neville Wright
- Stefan Liv
- Karim Atamna
- Sophie Deremaux
- Roberto Polo
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 3 months old,
or 519 months and 28 days old,
or 2260 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15824 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1980?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1980.
December 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1980:
- Nelson Rodrigues
Brazilian playwright famous for his controversial and innovative works.
- Marc Connelly
Playwright (one minute please) dies at 90.
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1980:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kenny Rogers - Lady
- Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
December 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
- Abba - Super Trouper
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
- Madness - Embarrassment
December 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
December 21, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 15th and December 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- Cameo - Keep It Hot
- The Jacksons - Lovely One
December 21, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Secret Valley
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Howard Bretherton
Starring: Richard Arlen, Virginia Grey, Norman Willis, Russell Hicks
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Island Claws
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Hernan Cardenas
Starring: Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
Babylon
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Franco Rosso
Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool
Country: Italy
December 21, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Number 96
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Bernardos
Breaking Away
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Peter Yates
The Settlers
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Shimon Dotan
Too Close for Comfort
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
December 21, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
American Dreams
By: Studs Terkel
The Pulitzer Prize winner's book is back in print. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Turner, Jesse Helms, Joan Crawford, Vine Deloria, Helen and Scott Nearing.
Manchu
By: Robert Elegant
The novel takes the reader back in time to the savagery, the passion, the opulence, and the great adventure of the final days of a dying monarchy.
Unfinished Tales
By: J.R.R. Tolkien
"The tone is heroic. Both the heroes and villains are greater than life-size." -- New York Times Book Review. Unfinished Tales from Numenor and Middle-earth focuses on the lands
The Hidden Target
By: Helen MacInnes
Nina O'Connell's dream vacation was a round-the-world trip. She traveled with a group that included Tony Shawfield and James Kiley, an attractive man.
Nothing Down
By: Robert G. Allen
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.
December 21, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Conflict
Zeus World
Stratovox
Warlords
Midway Campaign
Who was the US President on December 21, 1980?
On December 21, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1980?
On December 21, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1980?
On December 21, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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 December 1980?
December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
