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May 23, 1980 was the 144th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 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 May 23, 1980, who was born and died on May 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Urban Cowboy, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 1980?
- May 23, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 1980?
- May 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 1980?
What day of the week was May 23, 1980?
May 23, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 1980:
- Abc masters bowling tournament won by neil burton.
May 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 03:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.
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Who was born on May 23, 1980?
Famous people born on May 23, 1980:
![Chris Gethard]()
Chris GethardAmerican screenwriter and actor.
- Lane Garrison
Lane garrison is an american actor known for his role as david.
- Theofanis Gekas
Greek footballer.
- Ben Ross
Australian rugby league player.
- D. J. Cotrona
Actor.
- Gary Brackett
American football player.
- Sarah Louise Catherwood in Christchurch
New zealand; 4x200 metre swimmer (olympics-1996).
- Nicolas Mas
- Cléber Monteiro
- Toshihisa Kuzuhara
- Aljaksandr Kudraŭcaŭ
- Richmond Forson
- Aleksandar Radunović
- Thomas Jackson
- Evelina Guneva
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months
or 2291 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16041 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1980?
There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1980.
May 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 1980:
- Larisa Aleksandrovskaja
- Carlo Lombardi
- Terry Furlow
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 1980:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 1980:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 1980:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Call Me
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Air Supply - Lost In Love
- Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
- Dr. Hook - Sexy Eyes
May 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life
May 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 23, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- The Whispers - Lady
- Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
- Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
May 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Urban Cowboy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: John Travolta, Debra Winger, Scott Glenn, Madolyn Smith Osborne
Country: United States of America
The Mountain Men
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Richard Lang
Starring: Charlton Heston, Brian Keith, Victoria Racimo, Stephen Macht
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Up the Academy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Robert Downey Sr.
Starring: Ron Leibman, Wendell Brown, Ralph Macchio, Tommy Citera
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
May 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
The Stockard Channing Show
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Brethren
By: Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong
The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief
Portraits
By: Cynthia Freeman
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.
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
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.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
May 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Rally-X
Network
B-1 Nuclear Bomber
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Time Traveler
Who was the US President on May 23, 1980?
On May 23, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1980?
On May 23, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 1980?
On May 23, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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 May 1980?
May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
