Saturday March 22, 1980: on this day

March 22, 1980 was the 82nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 22, 1980, who was born and died on March 22, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 22, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd), movies (e.g. Zigeunerweisen, directed by Seijun Suzuki), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 22, 1980?


March 22, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1980 can also be written as 3/22/1980 in the US and as 22/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

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March 22, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 22, 1980:

  • The georgia guidestones are erected in elbert county, georgia.
  • The australia olympic committee announces it will send an olympic delegation to moscow, despite objections by prime minister malcolm fraser.
  • Archbishop óscar romero is killed by gunmen while celebrating mass in san salvador. at his funeral 6 days later, 42 people are killed amid gunfire and bombs.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:12 am and setting at 12:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Who was born on March 22, 1980?


Famous people born on March 22, 1980:

  • Anisten Chen

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Dannis Tito

    Dannis Tito is an Indonesian entrepreneur who founded the e-commerce platform Tokopedia.

  • Izza Lopez

    Filipino politician who served as a congresswoman and advocate for education reform.

  • Darchelle Barry

    Renowned political strategist who has worked on numerous successful campaigns.

  • Ken Fields

    Innovative software engineer who contributed to the development of popular programming languages.

  • Saleha Mahmood

    Renowned researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Demetress Harvey

    Known for leading grassroots movements for equality and civil rights.

  • Yassmine Nassiri

    Advocate for social justice and equality.

  • Nozomi Mizuhara

    Elected as the youngest member of the National Diet of Japan.

  • Marquiz Smith

    Renowned for his campaign management skills.

  • Gor Petrosyan

    Renowned for research in artificial intelligence.

  • Eldrige Hawkins

    Renowned cybersecurity expert known for his work in protecting critical infrastructure.

  • Libi Golan

    Prominent figure in the Syrian opposition movement.

  • Icess Tobias

    Renowned painter recognized for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Rennae Stubbins

    Chemist specializing in environmental chemistry and sustainability.

  • Romin Dastoor

    Founder of a popular retail chain.

  • Fard Johnmar

    Renowned expert in healthcare innovation.

  • Talli Roland

    Popular romance writer with a loyal fan base.

  • Laconda Walker

    Founder of a popular fashion brand.

  • Karess Morris

    Known for her expertise in campaign management and public relations.

Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

  • Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon

    Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

  • James Patterson
    James Patterson

    James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

  • Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji

    Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • George Benson
    George Benson

    George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

  • Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant

    French actress.

  • William Shatner
    William Shatner

    Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

  • Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key

    Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Stephen Sondheim
    Stephen Sondheim

    American composer and lyricist.

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


You are 44 years and 27 days old,

or 528 months and 27 days old,

or 2299 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16098 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 22, 1980?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 22nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 22, 1980:

  • Ernestene Bayer

    Ernestene Bayer was a celebrated American dancer who performed with several renowned dance companies.

  • Nellene Hicks

    Nellene Hicks was an American painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Farris Cullum

    Farris Cullum was a renowned astronomer known for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies.

  • Parnell Bradford

    Renowned chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.

  • Florrie Redford

    Florrie Redford was a renowned track and field athlete known for her exceptional sprinting abilities.

  • Germinal Losio
  • Maurice Gillis
  • Raymond Thayer Birge
  • Luis Espinal

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

  • Gemini Ganesan
    Gemini Ganesan

    Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

  • Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden

    English-american actress (b. 1908).

  • Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon

    Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

  • Rita Gam
    Rita Gam

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

  • Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee

    Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

  • Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

    German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

  • Coleston Jones

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Elgin Baylor

    Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association...

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


Holidays on March 22, 1980:

  • Blessed Genta of Maaseik
  • The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • World Water Day.
  • Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 1980:

  • Saint Octavian
  • Saint Lea of Rome
  • Saint Reinhilde of Ghent
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March 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
  2. - Longer
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Desire
  5. - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Together We Are Beautiful
  2. - Atomic
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Take That Look Off Your Face
  5. - Turning Japanese

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on March 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 17th and March 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - Stomp
  4. - Too Hot
  5. - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll

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

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

Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Seijun Suzuki

Starring: Yoshio Harada, Naoko Ôtani, Kisako Makishi, Akaji Maro

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

Babylon

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

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Shadow Warriors

Shadow Warriors

Release year: 1980

Starring: Shin'ichi Chiba, Jun'ichi Haruta, Naomi Hase, Shôtarô Hayashi

Country: Japan

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

The bestselling books on March 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

By:

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 …

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

By:

Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

By:

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

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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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.

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

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

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Platform: Apple II, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Co.

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Rogue

Rogue

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, TRS-80 CoCo, Unix, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Roguelike

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

Wizard of Wor

Wizard of Wor

Platform: Arcade, ported to Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Bally Astrocade

Genre: Action/maze

Publisher: Midway; CBS Electronics (Atari 2600); Roklan (Atari 8-bit)

history

Who was the US President on March 22, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 22, 1980?

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

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What is special about March 22nd?

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

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency. 23 national army soldiers were killed by boko haram militants in an attack in the chad town of dangdala.
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explosion in mogadishu near the weheliye hotel in the somali capital kills at most 14 and injures ten others. al-shabab claims responsibility.
  • 2017 - 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky 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 March 1980?

March 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1980 calendar looked like.

Saturday March 22, 1980