Wednesday July 30, 1980: on this day

July 30, 1980 was the 212th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 30, 1980, who was born and died on July 30, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 30, 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 30th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 30, 1980?


July 30, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 212th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 30, 1980 can also be written as 7/30/1980 in the US and as 30/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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July 30, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 30, 1980:

  • Houston astro pitcher j r richard suffers a stroke
  • Vanuatu (new hebrides) gains independence from britain and france
  • Vanuatu gains independence.
  • Representative ron paul of texas introduces "monetary freedom act" in house of representatives to "repeal the privilege of banks to create money".
  • Israel's knesset passes the jerusalem law.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 30th 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 30, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 30th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on July 30, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 30, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 10:10 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 30, 1980?


Famous people born on July 30, 1980:

  • Celeste Ng

    Bestselling author and founder of a publishing company.

  • Tomoko Miho

    Influential fashion designer recognized for her innovative designs.

  • Shermeka Wright

    Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Kyung Lee

    Co-founder of TMON, a leading e-commerce platform in South Korea.

  • Justun Rose

    British professional golfer known for his achievements in the sport.

  • April Bowlby

    Tv actress.

  • Sara Anzanello

    Italian volleyball player.

  • Seth Avett

    American folk-rock singer-songwriter and musician.

  • Chuck Thomas

    British television presenter and producer.

  • Rahman Ahmadi
  • Karina Birkelund
  • Cassidy Janson
  • Pa Modou Kah
  • Stéphanie Possamaï
  • Leire Zabala

Whose famous birthday is on July 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 30th:

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Austrian-born actor and politician.

  • Terry Crews
    Terry Crews

    Former NFL player turned actor known for his roles in various movies and TV shows.

  • Hilary Swank
    Hilary Swank

    American actress, who won two oscars as best actress at the age of 29.

  • Christopher Nolan
    Christopher Nolan

    Christopher nolan is an english film director known for his work on the dark knight trilogy, inception, and interstellar.

  • Laurence Fishburne
    Laurence Fishburne

    Laurence fishburne is an american actor known for his roles in the matrix trilogy, apocalypse now, and boyz n the hood.

  • Jean Reno
    Jean Reno

    French actor, seen in "the professional," directed and produced by luc besson.

  • Clotilde Hesme
    Clotilde Hesme

    French actress.

  • Carel Struycken
    Carel Struycken

    Carel struycken is a dutch actor known for his roles in popular movies and tv shows such as the addams family and star trek.

  • Lisa Kudrow
    Lisa Kudrow

    American actress best known for her role in the comedy series "friends" as phoebe, the ditzy phoebe.

  • Yvonne Strahovski
    Yvonne Strahovski

    Yvonne strahovski is an australian tv actress known for her role as sarah walker in the tv series chuck and as serena joy waterford in the...

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


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 26 days old,

or 2282 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15975 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 30, 1980?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 30th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 30, 1980:

  • Charles McGraw
    Charles McGraw

    Actor (michael falcon, smith family), passes away at 66.

  • Norman Lloyd
    Norman Lloyd

    Jersey city, new jersey -- actor (auschlander-st elsewhere).

  • Alejandro Garretón

What famous deaths happened on July 30th?

Famous deaths on July 30th:

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Claudette Colbert
    Claudette Colbert

    French-american actress, on the stage and in more than 50 movies.

  • Magda Schneider
    Magda Schneider

    German actress and singer in musicals and operatic films.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Gloria DeHaven
    Gloria DeHaven

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1925).

  • Brenda Marshall
    Brenda Marshall

    Philippines -- actress (sea hawk paris after dark).

  • Pat Carroll
    Pat Carroll

    American actress and comedian (b. 1927).

  • Lynn Fontanne
    Lynn Fontanne

    English actress (b. 1887).

  • Julia Robinson
    Julia Robinson

    American mathematician, theorist.

  • Emmogene Anderson

    Renowned actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

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


Holidays on July 30, 1980:

  • Vanuatu - Independence Day
  • St. Julitta (a martyr)
  • St. Sennen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Abdon

Observances on July 30, 1980:

  • International Day of Friendship
  • World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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July 30, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 30, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 30, 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:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
  5. - Shining Star

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 30, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 30, 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:

  1. - Xanadu
  2. - Use It Up And Wear It Out
  3. - Jump To The Beat
  4. - Crying
  5. - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 30, 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 30, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 30, 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:

  1. - One In A Million You
  2. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - Backstrokin'
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The most popular movies on July 30, 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

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

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

Those Lips, Those Eyes

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Frank Langella, Glynnis O'Connor, Tom Hulce, Jerry Stiller

Motel Hell

Motel Hell

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Kevin Connor

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Coração Alado

Coração Alado

Release year: 1980

Ridder Ræddik

Ridder Ræddik

Release year: 1980

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

The bestselling books on July 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

By:

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

The Second Coming by Walker Percy

The Second Coming

By:

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.

No Love Lost by Helen Van Slyke

No Love Lost

By:

NO LOVE LOST is Helen Van Slyke at its best: A wonderful family story that spans three generations of extraordinarily different wives. Written with Van Slyke’s keen understanding of the human condition, this is Helen Van Slyke at their best.

Heartsounds by Martha Weinman Lear

Heartsounds

By:

This is the national bestseller and unwavering testimony of a wife's love to her husband, as he begins the fight of his lifetime.

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

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

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

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

Rally-X

Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

history

Who was the US President on July 30, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 30, 1980?

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

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What is special about July 30th?

July 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explosion near quetta, pakistan kills four people and injures more than 20 others.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: 2018 southern syria offensive: the syrian army seizes al-shajara. this is isil's "main bastion", according to the daraa governorate. (the new arab). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that isil militants have taken more than 30 druze children and women hostage after last week's attack on druze villages in as-suwayda governorate.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency: boko haram terrorists attack an oil exploration team in magumeri, borno state, nigeria. at least 69 people were killed.

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history

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.

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