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July 28, 1980 was the 210th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is July 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 July 28, 1980, who was born and died on July 28, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 28, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Smokey and the Bandit II, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 28th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 28, 1980?
- July 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 28, 1980?
- July 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- July 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- July 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 28, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on July 28, 1980?
What day of the week was July 28, 1980?
July 28, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 210th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 28, 1980 can also be written as 7/28/1980 in the US and as 28/7/1980 in UK and Europe.
July 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 28, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 28th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 28, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 28, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:59 pm and setting at 07:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.
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Who was born on July 28, 1980?
Famous people born on July 28, 1980:
![Tanc Sade]()
Tanc SadeTanc sade is an actor known for his role as finn in the tv series gilmore girls.
- Takako Nakamura
Known for her work in predictive analytics.
- Loribeth Jones
Innovative entrepreneur known for disrupting traditional industries.
- Miroslav Rudenko
Ukrainian journalist and TV presenter known for his insightful reporting.
- Noel Sullivan
Welsh reality tv contestant.
- Stephen Christian
American singer-songwriter anberlin and anchor & braille.
- Darina
Mexican singer-songwriter.
- Anthony Weaver
American football player.
- Zoe Foster Blake
Author.
- Mike Alvarado
Boxer.
- Jesse May
- Heiko Butscher
- Vanja Plisnić
- Marc-Éric Gueï
- Sam Williams
Whose famous birthday is on July 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 28th:
![Georgia Engel]()
Georgia EngelAmerican actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.
![Dulquer Salmaan]()
Dulquer SalmaanDulquer salmaan is an indian actor known for his work in malayalam cinema and has gained popularity for his versatile performances.
![Lori Loughlin]()
Lori LoughlinLori loughlin is an american actress known for her role as rebecca donaldson-katsopolis on the sitcom full house and its sequel fuller...
![Sally Struthers]()
Sally StruthersAmerican actress gloria, a vacuous character in the tv series all in the family that debuted on 1/12/1971, is her most well-known role.
![Leonor Watling]()
Leonor WatlingSpanish singer and actress (marlango).
![Alexis Arquette]()
Alexis ArquetteAmerican actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969).
![Francis Veber]()
Francis VeberFrench screenwriter, producer, director and theater playwright.
![Bill Bradley]()
Bill BradleyAmerican politician and former basketball star.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Rudy Vallee]()
Rudy ValleeRudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.
July 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 22 days old,
or 2281 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15971 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 28, 1980?
There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 28, 1980.
July 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 28, 1980:
- Rose Rand
Austrian-american logician and philosopher from the vienna circle (d. 1980).
- Cecil Burleigh
Composer dies at 95.
- Francesco Ricceri
- Gino Avena
- Linuccia Saba
- Adolfo Grosso
- Haydée Santamaría
- Joaquín Garrigues Walker
What famous deaths happened on July 28th?
Famous deaths on July 28th:
![Eileen Brennan]()
Eileen BrennanAmerican actress, who is the daughter a doctor and actress.
![Bernard Cribbins]()
Bernard CribbinsBritish comedian actor, voice-over and tv personality.
![Marie Dressler]()
Marie DresslerCanadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).
![Eugene Roche]()
Eugene RocheBoston, massachusetts -- actor (foul play and slaughterhouse five).
![Jill Esmond]()
Jill EsmondActress (13 women, my pal wolfe fp 1, 82).
![Helen Traubel]()
Helen TraubelAmerican actress and soprano (d. 1972).
- Joahan Sebastian Bach
One of the greatest composers of all time, known for his masterful compositions.
- Kyen Smith
Inventor of a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized communication.
- Sebasthian Bach
Renowned composer of the Baroque period known for his compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 28th
July 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 28, 1980:
- St. Celsus
- St. Victor
- St. Innocent
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Nazarius
- San Marino - Fall of the Fascist Government
- Peru - Independence Day
- Canada - Commemoration of the deportation of the Acadians
- St. Sampson (a bishop)
- Faroe Islands - álavsáka Eve
Observances on July 28, 1980:
- World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
July 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 28, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
July 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- Elton John - Little Jeannie
- Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
- The Manhattans - Shining Star
July 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
July 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
- Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
- Don McLean - Crying
- The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 28, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
July 28, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 28, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Smokey and the Bandit II
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise
Country: United States of America
The Octagon
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Eric Karson
Starring: Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle
Country: United States of America
Those Lips, Those Eyes
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Starring: Frank Langella, Glynnis O'Connor, Tom Hulce, Jerry Stiller
Motel Hell
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Kevin Connor
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
July 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Coming Home
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Coração Alado
Release year: 1980
Ridder Ræddik
Release year: 1980
July 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 28, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Cradle Will Fall
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Katie DeMaio, a county prosecutor, was injured in a minor accident on the road. She thought that she saw a man lift a woman's body from her window and then into the trunk.
Random Winds
By: Belva Plain
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 …
The Ninja
By: Eric Van Lustbader
It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.
The Second Coming
By: Walker Percy
Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.
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.
July 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 28, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Conflict
Heli Fire
Akalabeth: World of Doom
Spectar
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on July 28, 1980?
On July 28, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1980?
On July 28, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 28, 1980?
On July 28, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 28th?
July 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of July. 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 July 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 28 july 2019, kabul suicide bombing: gunfire, an explosion and more than 50 people were killed in a attack on the kabul office for vice presidential candidate amrullah salh. saleh was only slightly hurt in the attack.
- 2018 - The ground breaking for the barack obama presidential center in jackson park (illinois) is being pushed back until all federal approvals have been completed. this won't happen until 2019.
- 2017 - 2017 hamburg attack: a knife attack at the edeka supermarket, barmbek in hamburg leaves one person dead and four others injured. olaf scholz, the mayor of hamburg, stated that the attackers were motivated by hatred. according to reports, the attacker shouted "allahu akbar" before attacking.
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 July 1980?
July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
