Thursday January 31, 1980: on this day

January 31, 1980 was the 31st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1980, who was born and died on January 31, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, directed by Vladimir Menshov), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 31, 1980?


January 31, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 31st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1980 can also be written as 1/31/1980 in the US and as 31/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 31, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1980:

  • Police storm occupied spanish embassy in guatemala city, killing 41.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 31, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 07:18 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 January 31, 1980?


Famous people born on January 31, 1980:

  • Tiffany Limos

    American actress.

  • JT LeRoy

    Pseudonymous American writer known for the novel 'Sarah'.

  • Celso Pitts

    Former American football player who played as a wide receiver.

  • April Hernandez

    American politician who served as a member of the New York State Assembly.

  • James Adomian

    American comedian, actor, and screenwriter.

  • Gary Doherty

    Irish footballer.

  • Shim Yi-young

    South korean actress.

  • K-Maro
  • Alexandra Munteanu
  • Ruslan Vasil'evič Skvorcov
  • Aleksandar Simić
  • Luisa Tamanini
  • Abu al Hasan al Hashimi al Qurashi
  • Clarissa Ward
  • Alan van der Merwe
  • Jurica Vranješ
  • Johnny Castle

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 20 days old,

or 2307 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16151 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1980?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 31, 1980:

  • Francesco Lardone
  • Antonio Sanfilippo
  • Gumercindo Gómez

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

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

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


Holidays on January 31, 1980:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1980:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 28th and February 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - The Second Time Around
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - Forever Mine
  5. - Do You Love What You Feel

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

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

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Vladimir Menshov

Starring: Vera Alentova, Aleksey Batalov, Irina Muravyova, Raisa Ryazanova

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Agency

Agency

Release year: 1980

Directed by: George Kaczender

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Lee Majors, Valerie Perrine, Alexandra Stewart

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

January 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

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

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

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

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"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

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Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

Smiley'S People by John le Carré

Smiley'S People

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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.

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

The Dead Zone

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How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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

The most popular videogames on January 31, 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

Heli Fire

Heli Fire

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

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

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1980?

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

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What is special about January 31st?

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

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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