Tuesday February 26, 1980: on this day

February 26, 1980 was the 57th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1980, who was born and died on February 26, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Defiance, directed by John Flynn), TV series (e.g. Fox) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1980?


February 26, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1980 can also be written as 2/26/1980 in the US and as 26/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1980:

  • Military coup under desi bouterse in suriname
  • Egypt and israel exchange ambassadors for the first time.
  • Egypt and israel establish full diplomatic relations.

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February 26, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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 February 26th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:59 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Who was born on February 26, 1980?


Famous people born on February 26, 1980:

  • Alex Fong
    Alex Fong

    Hong kong singer and actor.

  • Athene

    Renowned for his gaming skills and charity work.

  • Steve Blake

    American basketball player.

  • Gary Majewski

    American baseball player.

  • Rika Ishii
  • Júlio César da Silva e Souza
  • MinusAndPlus
  • Ming Dao
  • Piero Dread
  • Martin Jakubko
  • Milan Šperl
  • Aree Wiratthaworn

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 3 days old,

or 2300 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16103 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1980?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1980.

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February 26, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1980:

  • Anthony John Arkell
  • Mario Mattoli
  • Dringue Farías
  • Ahmed Choukairy

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Anandi Bai

    One of the first Indian female doctors.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1980:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1980:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  2. - Yes, I'm Ready
  3. - Do That To Me One More Time
  4. - Longer
  5. - Desire

February 26, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

February 26, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 26, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - The Second Time Around
  4. - Too Hot
  5. - Rock With You

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February 26, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Defiance

Defiance

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Flynn

Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Danny Aiello, Rudy Ramos

A Small Circle of Friends

A Small Circle of Friends

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Rob Cohen

Starring: Brad Davis, Karen Allen, Jameson Parker, Shelley Long

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

February 26, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

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

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

United States

United States

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Sanford

Sanford

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Here's Boomer

Here's Boomer

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

February 26, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

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James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

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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.

Smiley'S People by John le Carré

Smiley'S People

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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.

Moviola by Garson Kanin

Moviola

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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.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

February 26, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Heli Fire

Heli Fire

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

Mission Asteroid

Mission Asteroid

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on February 26, 1980?

On February 26, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1980?

On February 26, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1980?

On February 26, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1980?

February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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