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May 27, 1980 was the 148th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 27, 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 27, 1980, who was born and died on May 27, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.), movies (e.g. Man Pasand, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 27, 1980?
- May 27, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 27, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 27, 1980?
- May 27, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 27, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 27, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 27, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 27, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 27, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 27, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 27, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 27, 1980?
What day of the week was May 27, 1980?
May 27, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 148th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 27, 1980 can also be written as 5/27/1980 in the US and as 27/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 27, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1980:
- The gwangju massacre: airborne and army troops of south korea retake the city of gwangju from civil militias, killing at least 207 and possibly many more.
May 27, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 27, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:05 pm and setting at 05:00 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 27, 1980?
Famous people born on May 27, 1980:
![Michael Steger]()
Michael StegerMichael steger is a tv actor known for his role as navid shirazi on the teen drama series 90210.
![Ben Feldman]()
Ben FeldmanBen feldman is a tv actor known for his role as jonah simms on the nbc comedy series superstore.
- Maryan Hary
French professional road bike racer.
- Corbin Addison
Bestselling author known for his novels exploring social issues.
- Craig Buntin
Canadian figure skater.
- Jessica Deglau in Vancouver
British columbia, canada.
- Ben Feldman (actor)
- Seiji Kaneko
- Thomas Manfredini
- Gastón Turus
- Pāvels Mihadjuks
- Salvatore Angius
- Paolo Borchia
- Jessica Deglau
- Juraj Dovičovič
Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:
![Henry Kissinger]()
Henry KissingerGerman-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.
![Christopher Lee]()
Christopher LeeAmerican actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.
![Chris Colfer]()
Chris ColferChris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.
![Alain Souchon]()
Alain SouchonFrench pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.
![Joseph Fiennes]()
Joseph FiennesBritish actor.
![Paul Bettany]()
Paul BettanyPaul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...
![Vincent Price]()
Vincent PriceAmerican actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.
![Lily-Rose Depp]()
Lily-Rose DeppFrench-american actress and model.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
May 27, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 10 months old,
or 526 months and 29 days old,
or 2291 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16039 days old,
if you were born on May 27, 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 27, 1980?
There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 27, 1980.
May 27, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 27, 1980:
- Gün Sazak
Turkish agronomist and politician (b. 1932).
- Feliks Efimovič Mironer
What famous deaths happened on May 27th?
Famous deaths on May 27th:
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
![Jeffrey Hunter]()
Jeffrey HunterActor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Bill Pertwee]()
Bill PertweeEnglish actor (b. 1926).
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Ruth McDevitt]()
Ruth McDevittActress (jo all in the family), died at 80.
- Maurice Richards
Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.
- Calvyn MacLeod
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
- Jozeph Roth
Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.
- Amun Nehru
Indian independence activist and political leader.
May 27, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 27, 1980:
- Eutropius
- Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
- Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
- Hildebert
- Pope John I
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
- Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
- Children's Day in Nigeria
Saints celebrated on May 27, 1980:
- Saint Julius the Veteran
May 27, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 27, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Blondie - Call Me
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
May 27, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 27, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. 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 27, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 27, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 27, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
- The Whispers - Lady
- The Manhattans - Shining Star
May 27, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 27, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Man Pasand
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Basu Chatterjee
Starring: Dev Anand, Tina Ambani, Girish Karnad, Mehmood
Bronco Billy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Scatman Crothers
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Roadie
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney, Gailard Sartain
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
May 27, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 27, 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 27, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 27, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Will
By: G. Gordon Liddy
From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.
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.
Heartsounds
By: Martha Weinman Lear
This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.
May 27, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 27, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Attack
Pelé's Soccer
Eamon
Skiing
Golf
Who was the US President on May 27, 1980?
On May 27, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1980?
On May 27, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 27, 1980?
On May 27, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 27th?
May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
- 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.
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.
