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May 31, 1980 was the 152nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 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 May 31, 1980, who was born and died on May 31, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.), movies (e.g. Man Pasand, directed by Basu Chatterjee), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1980?
- May 31, 1980: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1980?
- May 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1980?
What day of the week was May 31, 1980?
May 31, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 31, 1980 can also be written as 5/31/1980 in the US and as 31/5/1980 in UK and Europe.
May 31, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1980:
- Love stinks by j geils band peaks at #38
- Police and youthful rebels battle in zurich, switzerland.
May 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1980 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 07:56 am.
The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.
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Who was born on May 31, 1980?
Famous people born on May 31, 1980:
- Nathaniel Hackett
Nathaniel Hackett is an American football coach who is the head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
- Andy Hurley
American musician fall out boy.
- Craig Bolton
Australian sportscaster and footballer.
- Kaori Manabe
Japanese tv personality and model.
- Mika Katsumura
Japanese actress.
- Marlène Duval
- Imre Peterdi
- Philip Ricci
- Soren Monkongtong
- Giuliana Atepi
- Edith Bosch
- Armin Helfer
- Georgia Lara
- Saara Loikkanen
- Alejandro Capurro
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 10 months old,
or 526 months and 25 days old,
or 2290 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16035 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 31, 1980?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 31, 1980.
May 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1980:
- Sonny Burke
- Juliusz Miller
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1980:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1980:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Blondie - Call Me
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
May 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
- Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life
May 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.
May 31, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 26th and June 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
- The Whispers - Lady
- The Manhattans - Shining Star
May 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Man Pasand
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Basu Chatterjee
Starring: Dev Anand, Tina Ambani, Girish Karnad, Mehmood
Bronco Billy
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Geoffrey Lewis, Scatman Crothers
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Roadie
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Meat Loaf, Kaki Hunter, Art Carney, Gailard Sartain
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
May 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Coming Home
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
The Stockard Channing Show
Release year: 1980
Directed by: *
Fox
Release year: 1980
Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Innocent Blood
By: P.D. James
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 Third Wave
By: Alvin Toffler
The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.
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
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.
Will
By: G. Gordon Liddy
From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.
May 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cheeky Mouse
King & Balloon
SOS
Red Baron
Wizard of Wor
Who was the US President on May 31, 1980?
On May 31, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1980?
On May 31, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1980?
On May 31, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. 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 May 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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 May 1980?
May 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
