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May 28, 1980 was the 149th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 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 May 28, 1980, who was born and died on May 28, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 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 28th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 28, 1980?
- May 28, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 28, 1980?
- May 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 28, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 28, 1980?
What day of the week was May 28, 1980?
May 28, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 28, 1980 can also be written as 5/28/1980 in the US and as 28/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 28, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 28, 1980:
- Nottingham forrest wins 25th europe cup 1 in madrid, spain.
May 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 28th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 05:36 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 28, 1980?
Famous people born on May 28, 1980:
- Mark Feehily
Irish vocalist (westlife).
- Dave Lepard
Swedish rock guitarist and singer (born 1980).
- Miguel Pérez
Spanish footballer.
- Lucy Shuker
English tennis player.
- Jørgen Strickert
Norwegian comedian and radio host.
- Cheri Wheeler
Miss georgia teen usa (1997).
- Olivier Thomert
French soccer/football player who began his career at le mans and went on to play at lens, rennes, and ha(c).
- Mickael Bourgain
- Bibi
- Darnell Hinson
- Maimuna
- Pete Philly
- Gianluca Vinci
- Lindi Ortega
- Miguel Pérez Aracil
Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:
![Kylie Minogue]()
Kylie MinogueAustralian singer, songwriter, actress.
![Cameron Boyce]()
Cameron BoyceCameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.
![Romain Duris]()
Romain DurisFrench actor, born to engineer-architect.
![Marco Rubio]()
Marco RubioAmerican politician and united states senator from florida.
![Chiara Mastroianni]()
Chiara MastroianniFrench actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.
![Carey Mulligan]()
Carey MulliganCarey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Jean-Pierre Léaud]()
Jean-Pierre LéaudFrench actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.
![Gladys Knight]()
Gladys KnightAmerican singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.
![Justin Kirk]()
Justin KirkAmerican actor known for 'Weeds' and 'Angels in America'.
May 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 10 months old,
or 526 months and 28 days old,
or 2291 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16038 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 28, 1980?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 28, 1980.
May 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 28, 1980:
- Rolf Nevanlinna
Known for his work in complex analysis and mathematical logic.
- Henriette Lannes
- Walter Tobagi
What famous deaths happened on May 28th?
Famous deaths on May 28th:
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Phil Hartman]()
Phil HartmanCanadian-american actor.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Eric Morecambe]()
Eric MorecambeBritish comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.
![Cornelia Frances]()
Cornelia FrancesBritish actress who made her debut in 1960.
![Martha Scott]()
Martha ScottAmerican actress and producer (d.2003).
![Jean Muir]()
Jean Muir(dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.
![Lurene Tuttle]()
Lurene TuttleActress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.
![Daniela Rocca]()
Daniela RoccaActress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.
![Walter Connolly]()
Walter ConnollyActor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.
May 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 28, 1980:
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
- Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
- Lanfranc
- Bernard of Menthon
- Augustine of Canterbury
- William of Gellone
May 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 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 28, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 28, 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 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 28, 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 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
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 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 28, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Back Bay
By: William Martin
Meet the Pratt Clas. Driven men. Women who are determined. They would follow a Paul Revere treasure through six generations of turmoil. They would turn a family secret into a destructive obsession.
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.
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …
May 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 28, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Targ
Dragster
Star Warrior
Mystery House
Terrorist
Who was the US President on May 28, 1980?
On May 28, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1980?
On May 28, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 28, 1980?
On May 28, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 28th?
May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
- 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
- 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.
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.
