Sunday May 25, 1980: on this day

May 25, 1980 was the 146th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 25, 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 25, 1980, who was born and died on May 25, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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 25th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 1980?


May 25, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 146th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1980 can also be written as 5/25/1980 in the US and as 25/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1980:

  • Musical chairs closes at rialto theater nyc after 15 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 25, 1980
  • John frum supporters in vanuatu storm government offices on the island of tanna. vanuatu government troops land the next day and drive them away.
  • In south korea, military government forces and pro-democracy protesters clash 2,000 protesters die.
  • Vernon jordan is shot and critically injured in an assassination attempt in fort wayne, indiana by joseph paul franklin (the first major news story for cnn).

May 25, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 25, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 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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May 25, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 03:58 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 25, 1980?


Famous people born on May 25, 1980:

  • Jhoel Ortiz

    Award-winning broadcast journalist recognized for his coverage of international conflicts.

  • Kavitha Ranikrishnan

    Popular playback singer in the Tamil film industry.

  • Thula Simpson

    Pioneering work in sustainable materials.

  • Takao Yamada

    Developed innovative software solutions for cybersecurity.

  • Jenet Bergen

    Renowned for contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Meriem Guizani

    Esteemed computer scientist known for her research in network security.

  • Arlyss Williams

    Arlyss Williams was a successful competitive swimmer who specialized in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Tejasvi Prasad

    Renowned engineer known for contributions to robotics.

  • Meygan Marshall

    Award-winning investigative journalist specializing in political corruption.

  • Lucy Diamond

    Notable astronomer specializing in planetary science and exoplanets.

  • Aivan Levai

    Member of Parliament advocating for social justice.

  • Sarang Wadhawan

    Political figure involved in economic policy-making.

  • Meli Melo

    Founder of a successful fashion brand.

  • Neleh Marie

    Political figure involved in community development initiatives.

  • Jesslyn McCabe

    Australian politician who served as a member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • Kitt Nicholson

    Innovative software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.

  • Suhan Khan

    Popular Bollywood actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Charlene Wang

    Successful tech entrepreneur who co-founded a popular software company.

  • Linette Diaz

    Linette Diaz is a contemporary painter recognized for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Celine Hassan

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

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May 25, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 23 days old,

or 2286 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16004 days old,

if you were born on May 25, 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 25, 1980?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 25, 1980.

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May 25, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1980:

  • Marquardt Slevogt
  • Carlo Striccoli

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 25th

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May 25, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 1980:

  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
  • Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU

Observances on May 25, 1980:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 1980:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
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May 25, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 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 25, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 25, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 25, 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:

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Lost In Love
  4. - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
  5. - Sexy Eyes

May 25, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 25, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 25, 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:

  1. - What's Another Year
  2. - Geno
  3. - No Doubt About It
  4. - Coming Up
  5. - She's Out Of My Life

May 25, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 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 25, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 25, 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:

  1. - Let's Get Serious
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Lady
  4. - Let Me Be The Clock
  5. - Sweet Sensation

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May 25, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Urban Cowboy

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

The Mountain Men

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard Lang

Starring: Charlton Heston, Brian Keith, Victoria Racimo, Stephen Macht

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Up the Academy

Up the Academy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Downey Sr.

Starring: Ron Leibman, Wendell Brown, Ralph Macchio, Tommy Citera

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

May 25, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 25, 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

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

May 25, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 25, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bleeding Heart by Marilyn French

The Bleeding Heart

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Victor and Dolores, both parents who were successful in their careers and both living in England, without their families. Both are old enough to be able to meet up on the train to Oxford.

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.

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 …

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

By:

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.

No Love Lost by Helen Van Slyke

No Love Lost

By:

NO LOVE LOST is Helen Van Slyke at its best: A wonderful family story that spans three generations of extraordinarily different wives. Written with Van Slyke’s keen understanding of the human condition, this is Helen Van Slyke at their best.

May 25, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 25, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

Compu-Spell

Compu-Spell

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Language arts, Spelling

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Red Baron

Red Baron

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

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Balloon Bomber

Balloon Bomber

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

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 May 25, 1980?

On May 25, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1980?

On May 25, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 1980?

On May 25, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

Find out more about May 25th

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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 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.

Discover how May 1980 calendar looked like.

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