Saturday August 23, 1980: on this day

August 23, 1980 was the 236th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 23, 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 23, 1980, who was born and died on August 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 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 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1980?


August 23, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1980 can also be written as 8/23/1980 in the US and as 23/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 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 August 23rd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:03 pm and setting at 04:17 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 23, 1980?


Famous people born on August 23, 1980:

  • Joanne Froggatt
    Joanne Froggatt

    British actress best known for her role as Anna Bates in 'Downton Abbey'.

  • Kolbee Bryant

    Renowned author known for inspiring works.

  • Vear Dempsey

    Vear Dempsey is a contemporary Irish novelist acclaimed for her lyrical and emotionally resonant works of fiction.

  • Marty York

    Marty york is an american actor best known for his role as yeah-yeah in the movie 'the sandlot'.

  • Rex Grossman

    American football player.

  • Nadine Jolie Courtney

    American journalist, reality personality and author.

  • Denny Bautista

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Nenad Vučković

    Serbian handball player.

  • Diamondog

    Angolan rapper and journalist.

  • Stéphane Konaté
  • Maryna Krės
  • Petra Štampalija
  • Mikko Vilmunen
  • Fabio Pasini
  • Amanda Adrienne
  • Daniel Barritt
  • Rohanee Cox
  • Bronwyn Eagles
  • Orsolya Englert

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 27 days old,

or 2277 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15945 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 23, 1980?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1980.

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August 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1980:

  • Knox Manning

    Knox Manning was a renowned American journalist known for his radio broadcasting during World War II.

  • Antonio Cassi Ramelli
  • Cosimo Di Ceglie
  • Gerhard Hanappi

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Maebel Normand

    Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Essica Mitford

    Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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August 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1980:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1980:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 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 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - Sailing youtube
  3. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  4. - Emotional Rescue
  5. - Upside Down youtube

August 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 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:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 23, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 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:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - Give Me The Night
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - The Breaks (Part 1)
  5. - One In A Million You

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August 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 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

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

Resurrection

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom

Atlantic City

Atlantic City

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli

Loving Couples

Loving Couples

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

August 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Mysterious World

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

The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show

Release year: 1980

August 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss

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The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader

The Ninja

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It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.

Men In Love by Nancy Friday

Men In Love

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Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.

Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

By:

Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …

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.

August 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

King & Balloon

King & Balloon

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA GamePlan

Compu-Spell

Compu-Spell

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Language arts, Spelling

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Mission Asteroid

Mission Asteroid

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

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 August 23, 1980?

On August 23, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1980?

On August 23, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1980?

On August 23, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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 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.

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