Friday February 22, 1980: on this day

February 22, 1980 was the 53rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 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 February 22, 1980, who was born and died on February 22, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 22, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Coal Miner's Daughter, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. Emilia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 22nd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 22, 1980?


February 22, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1980 can also be written as 2/22/1980 in the US and as 22/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 1980:

  • Usa beats ussr in olympic hockey 4-3 en route to a gold medal
  • Afghanistan declares martial law.
  • Miracle on ice: in lake placid, new york, the united states hockey team defeats the soviet union hockey team 4-3.

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February 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 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 February 22nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 01:08 am.

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

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Who was born on February 22, 1980?


Famous people born on February 22, 1980:

  • Rennee Watson

    Renowned poet and educator focusing on themes of race and identity.

  • Jeanette Biedermann

    Jeanette biedermann is a german singer, actress, and television personality known for her music career and role in the soap opera gute...

  • Natalio Flores

    Natalio Flores is a contemporary Peruvian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Saher Bitar

    Saher Bitar is a Syrian politician and member of the People's Assembly of Syria.

  • Kang Sung Hoon

    South korean singer (sechs kies).

  • Ivan Levenec
  • Marid Mutalimov
  • Marco Tomassoni
  • Sebastián Torrico
  • Erzsébet Viski
  • Milen Dobrev
  • Jimmie Ericsson
  • Petra Knor
  • Claudia Burkart
  • Alessandro Cavallaro

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 4 days old,

or 2305 weeks

or 16135 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 22, 1980?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 22, 1980.

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February 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 1980:

  • Oskar Kokoschka

    An Austrian expressionist painter and poet, known for his intense, psychologically charged portraits and landscapes.

  • Maize Walters

    Maize Walters was a pioneering American photographer known for her innovative and experimental techniques.

  • Britt Marie

    Swedish author known for her children's books and novels.

  • Alfred Andersch

    German-swiss author and publisher (d. 1980).

  • Richard Kallman

    American actor.

  • Filippo Pelosi
  • Sadaaki Akamatsu
  • Alma Fidora
  • Enrico Celio
  • Aníbal de Mar
  • Pierre Korb

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Beyla Warhol

    Beyla Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop...

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Charles Lyell

    Charles Lyell was a Scottish geologist who is best known as the author of the famous book 'Principles of Geology', which presented the...

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February 22, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 1980:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 1980:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Yes, I'm Ready
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Rock With You

February 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

February 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1980 was Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Special Lady
  2. - And The Beat Goes On
  3. - The Second Time Around
  4. - Rock With You
  5. - Too Hot

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February 22, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Coal Miner's Daughter

Coal Miner's Daughter

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Phyllis Boyens-Liptak

Country: United States of America

The Black Marble

The Black Marble

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Death Ship

Death Ship

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alvin Rakoff

Starring: George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

February 22, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Chega Mais

Chega Mais

Release year: 1980

February 22, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

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

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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.

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

By:

James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

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

Moviola by Garson Kanin

Moviola

By:

Garson Kanin's Moviola is the ultimate Hollywood novel. It tells the entire story of Hollywood, starting with the inventions of the nickelodeon and ending with today.

February 22, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Carnival

Carnival

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sega Gremlin Industries

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Midway Campaign

Midway Campaign

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, TRS-80, VIC 20

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Microcomputer Games Inc

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

history

Who was the US President on February 22, 1980?

On February 22, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 1980?

On February 22, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 1980?

On February 22, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of February. 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 February 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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 February 1980?

February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1980 calendar looked like.

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