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February 29, 1980 was the 60th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is February 29, 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 February 29, 1980, who was born and died on February 29, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Defiance, directed by John Flynn), TV series (e.g. Fox) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 29th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 29, 1980?
- February 29, 1980: What happened on that day?
- February 29, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 29, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 29, 1980?
- February 29, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 29, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- February 29, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- February 29, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 29, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 29, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 29, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 29, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on February 29, 1980?
What day of the week was February 29, 1980?
February 29, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 60th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 29, 1980 can also be written as 2/29/1980 in the US and as 29/2/1980 in UK and Europe.
February 29, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 29, 1980:
- Michael bracey ends 59 hours 55 minutes trapped in an elevator, england.
- Gordie howe of the then hartford whalers makes nhl history as he scores his 800th goal.
February 29, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 29, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 29th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 29, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 29, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 06:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.
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Who was born on February 29, 1980?
Famous people born on February 29, 1980:
- Ayub Daud
Ayub Daud is a retired Somali footballer known for his skills on the field.
- Peter Scanavino
American actor (law & order: special victims unit).
- Rubén Plaza
Spanish cyclist.
- Clinton Toopi
New zealand rugby league player.
- Taylor Twellman
American soccer player who died in 2010.
- Çağdaş Atan
Turkish footballer and coach.
- Simon Gagné
Canadian ice hockey player.
- José Almaraz
- Ivan Goi
- Ricardo Barroso Agramont
- Dálmata
- Fernando Fayart
- Laurent Louis
Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:
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Tony RobbinsTony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.
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Ja RuleJa rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.
![Michèle Morgan]()
Michèle MorganFrench actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...
![Dennis Farina]()
Dennis FarinaDennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
![Dinah Shore]()
Dinah ShoreAmerican entertainer.
![Alex Rocco]()
Alex RoccoActor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).
![Antonio Sabato]()
Antonio SabatoAntonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...
![Frank Woodley]()
Frank WoodleyFrank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.
![Joss Ackland]()
Joss AcklandLondon, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").
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February 29, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 1 month old,
or 529 months and 27 days old,
or 2303 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16127 days old,
if you were born on February 29, 1980.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1980?
There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 29, 1980.
February 29, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 29, 1980:
- Yigal Allon
Israeli general and politician, prime minister of israel (b. 1918).
- Gil Elvgren
American painter and illustrator (b. 1914).
- Gil Elvgren artiste américain . (° 15mars1914)
What famous deaths happened on February 29th?
Famous deaths on February 29th:
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Davy JonesEnglish singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
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Dieter LaserGerman actor (b. 1942).
- Joycelin Bates
Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.
- Dalma Döbrentei
Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.
- Jerome Lawrence
American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.
- Edith Wake
Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.
- Ramon Casas
Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.
- Ina Coolbrith
Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.
- Pat Garrett
U.
- Dennis Danell
American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).
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February 29, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 29, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 29, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.
February 29, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Dan Fogelberg - Longer
- Andy Gibb - Desire
February 29, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.
February 29, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
- Madness - My Girl
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
February 29, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.
February 29, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 29, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
- Shalamar - The Second Time Around
- Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
February 29, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 29, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Defiance
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Flynn
Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Danny Aiello, Rudy Ramos
A Small Circle of Friends
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Rob Cohen
Starring: Brad Davis, Karen Allen, Jameson Parker, Shelley Long
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
February 29, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
United States
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
Sanford
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
Here's Boomer
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
February 29, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 29, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Old Love
By: Isaac Bashevis Singer
This classic collection examines the many wisdoms that age brings, and especially the ones that teach us how love.
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
Serpentine
By: Thomas Thompson
This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.
The Brethren
By: Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong
The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief
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.
February 29, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 29, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Carnival
Dragster
Mission Asteroid
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Dodge 'Em
Who was the US President on February 29, 1980?
On February 29, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1980?
On February 29, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 29, 1980?
On February 29, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 29th?
February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
- 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.
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 February 1980?
February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
