Monday January 21, 1980: on this day

January 21, 1980 was the 21st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 21, 1980, who was born and died on January 21, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Cruising, directed by William Friedkin), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 21st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1980?


January 21, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 21st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1980 can also be written as 1/21/1980 in the US and as 21/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 21, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1980:

January 21, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 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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January 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 21, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 09:45 am and setting at 10:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Who was born on January 21, 1980?


Famous people born on January 21, 1980:

  • Kim Sharma
    Kim Sharma

    Kim sharma is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Nana Mizuki
    Nana Mizuki

    Japanese singer-songwriter and vocal actress.

  • Karsten Forsterling

    Australian rower.

  • Lee Kyung-won

    South korean badminton player.

  • Xavier Pons

    Spanish rally diver.

  • Mari Possa

    Salvadorian-american pornographic actress.

  • Aubrie Rippner in Los Angeles

    California tennis star (1995 usta national girls 18,.

  • Brie Rippner

    American tennis player.

  • N Santhanam

    Indian producer and actor.

  • Troy Dumais

    Athlete.

  • Dave Kitson

    Manager and english footballer.

  • Bratislav Ristić
  • Ceri Sweeney
  • Rhian Dodds
  • La Húngara

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Famous actor known for his role as Kojak in the TV series of the same name.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

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January 21, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 27 days old,

or 2304 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16129 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 21, 1980?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 21, 1980.

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January 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1980:

  • Elvira de Hidalgo

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

  • Parveen Babi
    Parveen Babi

    Indian actress (born 1955).

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January 21, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1980:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  5. - Cruisin'

January 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

January 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 21, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - Forever Mine
  5. - The Second Time Around

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January 21, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Cruising

Cruising

Release year: 1980

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox

Country: United States of America

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Robert Kerman, Francesca Ciardi, Perry Pirkanen, Luca Barbareschi

Country: United States of America

Shi di chu ma

Shi di chu ma

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jackie Chan

Starring: Jackie Chan, Pai Wei, Biao Yuen, Lily Li

Inferno

Inferno

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Leigh McCloskey, Irene Miracle, Eleonora Giorgi, Daria Nicolodi

Country: Italy

Hero at Large

Hero at Large

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Martin Davidson

Starring: John Ritter, Anne Archer, Bert Convy, Kevin McCarthy

January 21, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Masterpiece Mystery

Masterpiece Mystery

Release year: 1980

Starring: Vincent Price

Country: United States of America

January 21, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

With No Apologies by Barry M. Goldwater

With No Apologies

By:

America's most respected politician has kept a secret for over 25 years: His Alpha File, which candidly records his interactions with Kennedy, Carter and other world leaders.

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

By:

In this timeless story by Cynthia Freeman, four generations of an American immigrant family are brought to life from New York's Lower East Side down to San Francisco.

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

By:

This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

By:

She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

January 21, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 21, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Heli Fire

Heli Fire

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Computer Bismarck

Computer Bismarck

Platform: Apple II and TRS-80[1]

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

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Who was the US President on January 21, 1980?

On January 21, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1980?

On January 21, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1980?

On January 21, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of January. 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 January 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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history

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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1980 calendar looked like.

Monday January 21, 1980