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June 28, 1980 was the 180th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is June 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 June 28, 1980, who was born and died on June 28, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 28, 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 28th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 28, 1980?
- June 28, 1980: What happened on that day?
- June 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 28, 1980?
- June 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- June 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- June 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 28, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on June 28, 1980?
What day of the week was June 28, 1980?
June 28, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 180th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 28, 1980 can also be written as 6/28/1980 in the US and as 28/6/1980 in UK and Europe.
June 28, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 28, 1980:
- New york city transit fare rises from 50 cents to 60 cents
June 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 28th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 28, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 06:44 am.
The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.
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Who was born on June 28, 1980?
Famous people born on June 28, 1980:
- Abbigail Musk
Abbigail Musk is an American entrepreneur and investor who has founded several successful technology companies.
- Laria Nguyen
Award-winning war correspondent who has reported from conflict zones around the world.
- Inigo Quilez
Known for his work in computer graphics and demoscene.
- Willman Katiyo
Captures stunning landscapes and wildlife.
- Betul Aksu
Fashion designer known for her elegant and modern clothing designs.
- Kimika Hoshino
Innovative fashion designer known for blending traditional and modern styles.
- Bevely Chou
Pioneering work in developing sustainable materials.
- Delma Ramirez
Investigative reporter recognized for her fearless approach to uncovering corruption.
- Jevgeni Novikov
Estonian footballer.
- Johntá Austin
- Andrea Verešová
- Flavio Saretta
- Rodney White
- Maurizio Domizzi
- Marcel Herzog
- Birger Maertens
- Mirza Mešić
- Valeria Vaglio
- Roi Reinshreiber
Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:
![Kathy Bates]()
Kathy BatesAmerican actress.
![Ji-won Ha]()
Ji-won HaJi-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.
![John Cusack]()
John CusackJohn cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.
![Sabrina Ferilli]()
Sabrina FerilliItalian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.
![Mel Brooks]()
Mel BrooksAmerican screenwriter, comedian and actor.
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Alessandro Nivola]()
Alessandro NivolaAmerican producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.
![Alice Krige]()
Alice KrigeSouth africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).
![Steve Burton]()
Steve BurtonAmerican actor.
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
June 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 9 months old,
or 525 months and 30 days old,
or 2287 weeks
or 16009 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 28, 1980?
There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 28, 1980.
June 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 28, 1980:
- José Iturbi
Spanish pianist and conductor (b. 1895).
- Heal Gahagan Douglas
(rep-d–ca) dies at 79.
- Yoshiro Irino
Composer dies at 58.
- Herbie Faye
Comedy comedian (doc silvers show), passes away at 81.
- Keijo Liinamaa
- Francesco Arnaldi
- Warren Simpson
What famous deaths happened on June 28th?
Famous deaths on June 28th:
![Rod Serling]()
Rod SerlingAmerican radio and television script writer.
![Stanley Baker]()
Stanley BakerActor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.
![Robert Byrd]()
Robert ByrdAmerican politician.
![Meshach Taylor]()
Meshach TaylorAmerican actor and singer (d. 2014.
- James Madison
American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.
- Terilynn Shaw
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.
- Dracen Dragonscale
Dracen Dragonscale was a pioneering alchemist who developed several groundbreaking potions and elixirs that revolutionized the field of...
- Mihail Tal
Mihail Tal was a Latvian-Soviet chess grandmaster and the eighth world chess champion.
- Allin
American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.
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June 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 28, 1980:
- Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
- Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
- National Handshake Day
June 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.
June 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 28, 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:
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Bette Midler - The Rose
- Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
June 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.
June 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 28, 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:
- Don McLean - Crying
- MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
- Lipps Inc - Funky Town
- Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
June 28, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 28, 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:
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
- Change - A Lover's Holiday
June 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 28, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae
Country: United States of America
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
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 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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
Une maison, une histoire
Release year: 1980
Sam's Luck
Release year: 1980
June 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 28, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Princess Daisy
By: Judith Krantz
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"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
Doctor Fischer Of Geneva Or The Bomb Party
By: Graham Greene
A quiet, unpretentious man, Mr Jones, works in a Swiss chocolate factory as a translator. He falls in love with Anna Luise, his younger sister and the daughter of
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.
June 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 28, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Attack
Armor Attack
Astro Fighter
Carnival
Targ
Who was the US President on June 28, 1980?
On June 28, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1980?
On June 28, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 28, 1980?
On June 28, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 28th?
June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
- 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.
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.
