Saturday August 30, 1980: on this day

August 30, 1980 was the 243rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 30, 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 August 30, 1980, who was born and died on August 30, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sailing by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Gods Must Be Crazy, directed by Jamie Uys), TV series (e.g. Eye On L.A.) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1980?


August 30, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1980 can also be written as 8/30/1980 in the US and as 30/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 30, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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August 30, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Who was born on August 30, 1980?


Famous people born on August 30, 1980:

  • Angel Coulby

    Tv actress.

  • Roberto Hernández

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Justin Mortelliti

    American actor and singer-songwriter.

  • Antoinette Taus

    Singer and actress filipina-american actress.

  • Derrick Ward

    American football player.

  • Moncef Zerka
  • Marcelo Tavares
  • Germano Vailati
  • Jajo
  • Vincenzo Caso
  • Lucky Idahor
  • Christophe Olol

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 29 days old,

or 2273 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15917 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1980?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1980.

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August 30, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1980:

  • Franco Enriquez
  • Firmino Palmieri
  • Wanda Capodaglio

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1980:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1980:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sailing youtube
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Magic youtube
  4. - Emotional Rescue
  5. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1

August 30, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 30, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - Give Me The Night
  3. - Can't We Try
  4. - The Breaks (Part 1)
  5. - One In A Million You

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August 30, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Gods Must Be Crazy

The Gods Must Be Crazy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jamie Uys

Starring: N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Louw Verwey

Country: United States of America

The Unseen

The Unseen

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Danny Steinmann

Starring: Stephen Furst, Barbara Bach, Sydney Lassick, Lelia Goldoni

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Phobia

Phobia

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Bolt

August 30, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

Eye on L.A.

Eye on L.A.

Release year: 1980

Hammer House of Horror

Hammer House of Horror

Release year: 1980

The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour

The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour

Release year: 1980

August 30, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Innocent Blood by P.D. James

Innocent Blood

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Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.

Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz

Princess Daisy

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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.

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

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Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Managing In Turbulent Times by Peter Drucker

Managing In Turbulent Times

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The author says that this book "is about action rather than understanding, with actions rather than decisions, and with analysis rather than analysis." It focuses on strategies to make rapid changes more exciting and to create new opportunities.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

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An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

August 30, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Zap

Space Zap

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade, action

Publisher: Bally Midway

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Carnival

Carnival

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

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Sega Gremlin Industries

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Platform: Apple ][

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Synergistic Software

Sea Duel

Sea Duel

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Turn-based Strategy

Publisher: Milton Bradley

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1980?

On August 30, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1980?

On August 30, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1980?

On August 30, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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