Wednesday July 23, 1980: on this day

July 23, 1980 was the 205th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 23, 1980, who was born and died on July 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel), movies (e.g. Xanadu, directed by Robert Greenwald), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 23, 1980?


July 23, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1980 can also be written as 7/23/1980 in the US and as 23/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1980:

  • Billy carter admits to being paid by libya
  • Soyuz 37 ferries two cosmonauts (one vietnamese) to salyut 6.
  • River of no return wilderness area designated by jimmy carter.
  • Phạm tuân becomes the first vietnamese citizen and the first asian in space when he flies aboard the soyuz 37 mission as an intercosmos research cosmonaut.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Who was born on July 23, 1980?


Famous people born on July 23, 1980:

  • Michelle Williams (singer)

    Michelle williams is a grammy-winning singer known for being a member of the popular r&b group destiny's child.

  • Pruitt Griffin

    Talented basketball player who made a mark in the sport with his impressive performances.

  • Rodel Gonzalez

    Former Filipino football player who represented the national team in international competitions.

  • Sandeep Parikh

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Katie Bratayley

    Family member.

  • Michelle Williams

    Pop singer.

  • Craig Stevens

    Athlete.

  • Sabine Pfeifer
  • Tatsuya Endo
  • Salomé di Iorio
  • Marc Schneider
  • Javier Noriega
  • Jimmy Tau
  • Michelle Williams (Tenitra Michelle Williams

Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

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


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 6 days old,

or 2279 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15955 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 23, 1980?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 23, 1980:

  • Olivia Manning

    Olivia Manning was a British novelist known for her Balkan Trilogy.

  • Keith Godchaux

    American keyboard player and songwriter (grateful dead, heart of gold band).

  • Mollie Steimer

    Russian-born american anarchist agitator, political prisoner (born in 1897).

  • Sarto Fournier

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 38th mayor of montreal (d. 1980).

  • Fred Kaps
  • George Johnson
  • Alfonso Comin
  • Mario Fantin
  • Alfonso Carlos Comín
  • Mollie Steimer anarquista estadounidense de origen ruso.

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulysses Grant

    American politician and u.s.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 23rd

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


Holidays on July 23, 1980:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  2. - Magic youtube
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
  5. - Shining Star

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Xanadu
  2. - Use It Up And Wear It Out
  3. - Jump To The Beat
  4. - Crying
  5. - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  2. - One In A Million You
  3. - Landlord
  4. - Let's Get Serious
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The most popular movies on July 23, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Xanadu

Xanadu

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Greenwald

Starring: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan

Country: United States of America

Contraband

Contraband

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Fabio Testi, Ivana Monti, Marcel Bozzuffi, Saverio Marconi

Ruckus

Ruckus

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Max Kleven

Starring: Dirk Benedict, Linda Blair, Richard Farnsworth, Matt Clark

Cannibal Apocalypse

Cannibal Apocalypse

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Antonio Margheriti

Starring: John Saxon, Elizabeth Turner, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Cinzia De Carolis

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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

Texas

Texas

Release year: 1980

Les dames de coeur

Les dames de coeur

Release year: 1980

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

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

Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear

Heartsounds

By:

This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

By:

This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …

Innocent Blood by P.D. James

Innocent Blood

By:

Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.

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:

The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader

The Ninja

By:

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.

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

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

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

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

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on July 23, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 23, 1980?

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

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What is special about July 23rd?

July 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of July. 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 July 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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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 July 1980?

July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1980 calendar looked like.

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