Wednesday December 31, 1980: on this day

December 31, 1980 was the 366th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1980, who was born and died on December 31, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band), movies (e.g. Action, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1980?


December 31, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 366th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1980 can also be written as 12/31/1980 in the US and as 31/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

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December 31, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1980:

  • Senegal president leopold senghor resigns.
  • New york islanders' greatest shutout margin (9-0) versus chicago black hawks.

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December 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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 December 31st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

19%

The moon phase on December 31, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 01:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Who was born on December 31, 1980?


Famous people born on December 31, 1980:

  • Joshua Hawley

    Joshua Hawley is an American politician who has served as the junior United States Senator from Missouri since 2019.

  • Christna Warren

    Renowned for her tech industry insights.

  • Richie McCaw

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Alejandro Betancourt

    Venezuelan businessman and entrepreneur, known for his investments in various industries.

  • Carsten Schlangen

    German runner.

  • Matt Cross

    American wrestler.

  • Jesse Carlson

    American baseball player.

  • Matthew Capiccioni

    American professional wrestler.

  • Fumie Suguri
  • Yacoub Fall
  • Nadéah
  • Yūki Hayashi
  • Mohamed Kaboré
  • Ol'ga Borisovna Ljubimova
  • Eleonora Reti
  • Michael Yani
  • Yocci

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 31st

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December 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 3 months old,

or 519 months and 25 days old,

or 2260 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15821 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1980?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1980.

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December 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1980:

  • Ghazi Salahudin

    A renowned military commander who led the Mujahideen forces during the Soviet-Afghan War.

  • Malai Chokkan

    Malai Chokkan was a renowned Tamil poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Kaula Saraswati

    Kaula Saraswati was an influential Indian philosopher and spiritual leader who contributed to the development of Tantric philosophy.

  • Feliberto Hernández

    Feliberto Hernández was a Cuban politician who served as the Prime Minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1961.

  • Oshun Afro-Cuban

    Oshun is a prominent figure in Afro-Cuban music and dance, known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional...

  • Chiquitta Banana

    Chiquitta Banana was a popular entertainer known for her banana-themed performances.

  • Elonzo White

    Elonzo White was a renowned American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Cloma Bautista

    Cloma Bautista was a popular Filipino actress who starred in numerous films during the mid-20th century.

  • Rebie Streeter

    Rebie Streeter was an American singer known for her soulful voice and contributions to the R&B genre.

  • Annalis Mein

    Annalis Mein was a renowned German painter known for her expressionist and abstract works.

  • Gadge Bhadra

    Gadge Bhadra was a renowned Bengali poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Leba Hertz

    Leba Hertz was a renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressionistic style.

  • Pascuala Cabrera

    Pascuala Cabrera was a renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and colorful depictions of rural life.

  • Dreden Stein

    Dreden Stein was a renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Osceola McKaine

    Osceola McKaine was an American basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association.

  • Shirla Hale

    Shirla Hale was an American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.

  • Marshall McLuhan

    Canadian cultural philosopher, who dies at 69 (born in 1911).

  • Hargis Weston

    Hargis Weston was an American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.

  • Ebb Tide

    Ebb Tide was a professional American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League.

  • Anastasio Quiroga

    Anastasio Quiroga was a Spanish physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1980:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1980 was Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Please Don't Go
  2. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  3. - Rock With You
  4. - Send One Your Love
  5. - Do That To Me One More Time

December 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - I Have A Dream
  4. - Super Trouper
  5. - Brass In Pocket

December 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 31, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Send One Your Love

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December 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Babylon

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

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

Bianco, rosso e Verdone

Bianco, rosso e Verdone

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Carlo Verdone

Starring: Carlo Verdone, Elena Fabrizi, Irina Sanpiter, Angelo Infanti

Country: Italy

December 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

By:

Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

By:

Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.

Restoring The American Dream by Robert J. Ringer

Restoring The American Dream

By:

Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")

With No Apologies by Barry M. Goldwater

With No Apologies

By:

America's most respected politician has kept a secret for over 25 years: His Alpha File, which candidly records his interactions with Kennedy, Carter and other world leaders.

December 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Moon Cresta

Moon Cresta

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, Dragon 32, Sharp X68000, SNES, PS2, Virtual Console, PS4

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nichibutsu, Taito, Sega-Gremlin, Centuri, HAMSTER Corporation

Star Warrior

Star Warrior

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, TRS-80

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Epyx

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Rogue

Rogue

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, TRS-80 CoCo, Unix, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Roguelike

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1980?

On December 31, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1980?

On December 31, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1980?

On December 31, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

Find out more about December 31st

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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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1980 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 31, 1980