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August 22, 1980 was the 235th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 22, 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 August 22, 1980, who was born and died on August 22, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Long Good Friday, directed by John Mackenzie), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1980?
- August 22, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1980?
- August 22, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 22, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1980?
What day of the week was August 22, 1980?
August 22, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 235th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1980 can also be written as 8/22/1980 in the US and as 22/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1980:
- Bill veeck agrees to sell chicago white sox to eddie debartolo sr for $20,000,000, al owners block the sale
August 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:12 pm and setting at 03:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.
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Who was born on August 22, 1980?
Famous people born on August 22, 1980:
- Casey Powell
Casey Powell is a retired American professional lacrosse player who played in the Major League Lacrosse and National Lacrosse League.
- Novelle Fernandez
Novelle Fernandez is a contemporary Mexican novelist known for her magical realist works.
- Aya Sumika
American actress.
- Lindsay Garcia
Esteemed ecologist focusing on biodiversity conservation.
- Seiko Yamamoto
Japanese wrestler.
- Roland Benschneider
German footballer.
- Nicolas Macrozonaris
French-canadian track-and-field athlete.
- Christi Shake
American actress and model.
- Carolina Indriago
- Tomas Ress
- Paolo Vivio
- Mario de Sárraga
- Valeria Graci
- Ravshana Kurkova
- Julie Langevin
- Grégory Leca
- Lee Eun-woo
- Felix Limo
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
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Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Leni Riefenstahl]()
Leni RiefenstahlLeni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 4 days old,
or 2279 weeks
or 15953 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 August 22, 1980?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1980.
August 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1980:
- James Smith McDonnell
American pilot, engineer, and businessman, founded mcdonnell aircraft (b. 1899).
- Alfred Neubauer
Czech race car driver and czech manager (d. 1980).
- Cosmé McMoon
- Kishore Sahu
- Ruth Stout
- Umberto Tommasini
- Gabriel González Videla
- Max-Pol Fouchet
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
![Colleen Dewhurst]()
Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd
August 22, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1980:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1980:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
August 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 22, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
August 22, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Long Good Friday
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Mackenzie
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman, Leo Dolan
Country: United States of America
Resurrection
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom
Atlantic City
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Louis Malle
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli
Loving Couples
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
August 22, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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
Mysterious World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Arthur C. Clarke, Gordon Honeycombe, Remy Van Lierde
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show
Release year: 1980
August 22, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Second Coming
By: Walker Percy
Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
August 22, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 22, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Akalabeth: World of Doom
Spectar
King & Balloon
Dragster
Phoenix
Who was the US President on August 22, 1980?
On August 22, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1980?
On August 22, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1980?
On August 22, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of August. 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 August 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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 August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
