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May 24, 1980 was the 145th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 24, 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 24, 1980, who was born and died on May 24, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 24, 1980?
- May 24, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 24, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 24, 1980?
- May 24, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 24, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 24, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 24, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 24, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 24, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 24, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 24, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 24, 1980?
What day of the week was May 24, 1980?
May 24, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 145th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 24, 1980 can also be written as 5/24/1980 in the US and as 24/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 24, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1980:
- Iran rejects a call to world court to release us hostages
- Stanley cup: new york islanders beat philadelphia flyers, 4 games to 2.
- The international court of justice calls for the release of united states embassy hostages in tehran, iran. the hostages would not be freed until the following january.
May 24, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
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May 24, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 03:30 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 24, 1980?
Famous people born on May 24, 1980:
![Cecilia Cheung]()
Cecilia CheungActress and singer from hong kong.
- Owen Benjamin
American comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and appearances in various TV shows.
- Jason Babin
American football player.
- Anthony Minichiello
Australian rugby league player.
- Billy Sullivan
American actor.
- Jenn Korbee
American actress and singer (hi-5).
- Billy L Sullivan in Long Island
New york; actor (will pacino, something so right).
- Kareen Antonn
- Pasquale Muto
- Amanda Perez
- Achmad Saba'a
- Ivica Žuljević
- Patrick Burgmeier
- Justin Hampson
- Claudia Ruffo
- Ludovico Moresi
Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:
![Alfred Molina]()
Alfred MolinaEnglish actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Priscilla Presley]()
Priscilla PresleyGerman-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.
![Eric Cantona]()
Eric CantonaHe was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.
![Kristin Scott Thomas]()
Kristin Scott ThomasKristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.
![Jim Broadbent]()
Jim BroadbentJim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...
![Sybil Danning]()
Sybil DanningAmerican playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.
![Lilli Palmer]()
Lilli PalmerGerman actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.
![Tommy Chong]()
Tommy ChongComedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.
![Mai Zetterling]()
Mai ZetterlingActress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
May 24, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 11 months old,
or 527 months and 1 day old,
or 2291 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16042 days old,
if you were born on May 24, 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 24, 1980?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 24, 1980.
May 24, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 24, 1980:
- Nino Costantini
- Kim Jae-gyu
- Santos Moro Briz
What famous deaths happened on May 24th?
Famous deaths on May 24th:
![Rachel Kempson]()
Rachel KempsonEnglish-american actress (d.2003).
![Edward Mulhare]()
Edward MulhareCork city, ireland -- actor.
![Asta Nielsen]()
Asta NielsenDanish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.
![Guy Kibbee]()
Guy KibbeeActor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAt 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).
![John Foster Dulles]()
John Foster DullesAmerican, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).
![Mitzi Green]()
Mitzi GreenActress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.
- Nicholaos Copernicus
Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.
May 24, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 24, 1980:
- Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
- Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
- Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
- Eritrea: National Day.
- Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
- Mary, Help of the Christians
- Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.
Saints celebrated on May 24, 1980:
- Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
- Saint Amadl
- Saint Suzanna
- Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
May 24, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 24, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 24, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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 24, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 24, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
The Ninja
By: Eric Van Lustbader
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.
Smiley'S People
By: John le Carré
The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
May 24, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 24, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Network
King & Balloon
Rogue
Mission Asteroid
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on May 24, 1980?
On May 24, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1980?
On May 24, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 1980?
On May 24, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 24th?
May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.
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.
