Monday January 28, 1980: on this day

January 28, 1980 was the 28th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 1980, who was born and died on January 28, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, directed by Vladimir Menshov), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1980?


January 28, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 28th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1980 can also be written as 1/28/1980 in the US and as 28/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 28, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1980:

  • 37th golden globes: dustin hoffman and sally field win.
  • Uscgc blackthorn collides with the tanker capricorn while leaving tampa florida and capsizes killing 23 coast guard crewmembers.

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January 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 02:19 pm and setting at 05:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Who was born on January 28, 1980?


Famous people born on January 28, 1980:

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Michael Hastings

    American journalist known for his critical reporting on the U.S.

  • Alicia Cavanaugh

    American skater.

  • William Carnimolla

    William carnimolla is a french fashion consultant and television personality known for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Yasuhito Endō

    Japanese footballer.

  • Brian Fallon

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (the gaslight anthem, the horrible crowes).

  • Nick Carter American singer

    Backstreet boys member.

  • Jesse Hollywood

    American murderer.

  • Eddie O'Brian

    American homicide: convicted of first degree murder in the stabbing death of his 42-year old neighbor, the mother his best friend.

  • Lee Yoo-ri

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

  • Calum Worthy
    Calum Worthy

    Canadian actor and musician.

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January 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 22 days old,

or 2307 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16153 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 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 January 28, 1980?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1980.

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January 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1980:

  • Franco Evangelisti
  • Erle C. Kenton
  • Antoine Rebetez
  • Llorenç Villalonga

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th

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January 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1980:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube

January 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

January 28, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

January 28, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - The Second Time Around
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - Forever Mine
  5. - Do You Love What You Feel

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January 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Vladimir Menshov

Starring: Vera Alentova, Aleksey Batalov, Irina Muravyova, Raisa Ryazanova

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Agency

Agency

Release year: 1980

Directed by: George Kaczender

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Lee Majors, Valerie Perrine, Alexandra Stewart

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

January 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

January 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

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This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

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Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

Portraits by Cynthia Freeman

Portraits

By:

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.

Moviola by Garson Kanin

Moviola

By:

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.

White House Years by Henry Kissinger

White House Years

By:

This is the lasting and invaluable contribution of Kissinger to the history this critical time. White House Years is one of the most important books about the Nixon Administration. It covers Henry Kissinger's life and times.

January 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Windfall

Windfall

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Carnival

Carnival

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sega Gremlin Industries

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1980?

On January 28, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1980?

On January 28, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1980?

On January 28, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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