Thursday June 26, 1980: on this day

June 26, 1980 was the 178th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 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 June 26, 1980, who was born and died on June 26, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. My Bodyguard, directed by Tony Bill), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 26, 1980?


June 26, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 178th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1980 can also be written as 6/26/1980 in the US and as 26/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

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June 26, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1980:

  • Aerolinee itavia flight 870 crashes into the sea near palermo after an explosion occurs in the air 81 people die. a bomb or a missile is suspected to be the cause of the accident but no culprits are ever found.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 26, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Who was born on June 26, 1980?


Famous people born on June 26, 1980:

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Uday Kiran
    Uday Kiran

    Uday kiran was an indian actor known for his work in telugu films.

  • Sinik (rapper)

    Sinik is a french rapper known for his introspective and socially conscious lyrics, and for being a prominent figure in the french hip-hop...

  • Rémy Vercoutre

    Caen's goalkeeper for soccer/football, who is french.

  • Michael Vick

    American football player.

  • Michael Jackson

    English footballer.

  • Chris Shelton

    American baseball player.

  • Hamílton Hênio Ferreira Calheiros

    Togolese footballer.

  • Hamílton Calheiros

    Togolese footballer.

  • Hamilton

    Naturalized togolese footballer.

  • Jacopo Gassman

    Italian family of distinction, fourth child of vittorio gassman (and his wife, diletta d'andrea).

  • Sinik

    French singer and rapper.

  • Cem Akkanat
  • Hassan Mudhafar Al-Gheilani
  • Federica Biscia
  • Juan Carlos Blengio
  • Albert Cabestany

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre

    Hungarian actor on stage, tv and film, as well screenwriter and director.

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


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 3 days old,

or 2283 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15982 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 26, 1980?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 26, 1980:

  • Zygmunt Berling

    A Polish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Polish People's Army during World War II.

  • Miriam Daly

    Irish republican activist (born 1928).

  • Ignazio Giacomo III

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Howard Baker

    American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

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

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


Holidays on June 26, 1980:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1980:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1980:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 23rd and June 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  2. - Coming Up
  3. - Funkytown youtube
  4. - The Rose
  5. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crying
  2. - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
  3. - Funky Town
  4. - Back Together Again
  5. - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 26, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  2. - Let's Get Serious
  3. - Sweet Sensation
  4. - Landlord
  5. - A Lover's Holiday

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

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

My Bodyguard

My Bodyguard

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tony Bill

Starring: Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin, Matt Dillon, Paul Quandt

Country: United States of America

Used Cars

Used Cars

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae

Country: United States of America

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Une maison, une histoire

Une maison, une histoire

Release year: 1980

Sam's Luck

Sam's Luck

Release year: 1980

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

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

Innocent Blood by P.D. James

Innocent Blood

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

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.

The Bleeding Heart by Marilyn French

The Bleeding Heart

By:

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.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

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

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

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"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

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

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

Heli Fire

Heli Fire

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

Platform: Intellivision, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Mattel

Golf

Golf

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

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Who was the US President on June 26, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1980?

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

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What is special about June 26th?

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

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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 June 1980?

June 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1980 calendar looked like.

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