Wednesday January 23, 1980: on this day

January 23, 1980 was the 23rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

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

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What day of the week was January 23, 1980?


January 23, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1980 can also be written as 1/23/1980 in the US and as 23/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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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January 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:55 am and setting at 12:00 am.

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 23, 1980?


Famous people born on January 23, 1980:

  • Theresa Kulikowski in Tacoma

    Washington; gymnast (world–bronze-1995 olympics-1996).

  • Simphiwe Dana
  • Elena Dolgopolova
  • Hawa Essuman
  • Unai Expósito
  • Mahesh Gawli
  • Blerina Gjylameti
  • Benedetta Ceccarelli
  • Éric Berthou
  • Carlo De Romanis

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 25 days old,

or 2303 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16127 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 23, 1980?

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 23, 1980:

  • Giovanni Michelotti

    Italian automotive designer (d. 1980).

  • Ernst Ocwirk
  • Carmelo Ottaviano
  • Jacques Millot
  • Lil Dagover (Maria Antonia Seubert

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Joseph Beuys

    German Fluxus artist known for his performance art and sculptures.

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


Holidays on January 23, 1980:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 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 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 23, 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 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 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 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

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.

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

By:

"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

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 Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

By:

The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.

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.

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

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

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

Platform: Apple II, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, DOS, TRS-80, CP/M, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Galactic Empire

Galactic Empire

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit family, TRS-80

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund

history

Who was the US President on January 23, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1980?

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

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What is special about January 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 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.

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Wednesday January 23, 1980