Thursday May 01, 1980: on this day

May 01, 1980 was the 122nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 01, 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 01, 1980, who was born and died on May 01, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Big Red One, directed by Samuel Fuller), TV series (e.g. The Stockard Channing Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1980?


May 01, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1980 can also be written as 5/1/1980 in the US and as 1/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1980:

  • Day in hollywood, a night... opens at john golden nyc for 588 performances
  • American book award: william styron (sophie's choice)/t wolfe (the right stuff).
  • Sabres and islanders play to 1:20 of 5th period in a playoff
  • 15th academy of country music awards: barbara mandrell wins.

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May 01, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 01, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 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 May 1st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 07:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Who was born on May 01, 1980?


Famous people born on May 01, 1980:

  • Zaz (singer)

    Zaz is a french singer known for her unique voice and blend of jazz, soul, and french chanson.

  • Shantel Martin

    Shantel Martin is a British visual artist known for her unique style of drawing and collaborations with various brands.

  • Dani Levy

    Co-founder of the popular photo-sharing app, VSCO.

  • Shan Sinha

    Co-founder of Highfive, a video conferencing and collaboration software company.

  • Brogan Graham

    Co-founder of the skincare brand, Ole Henriksen.

  • Emmit Walker

    Founder of Walker & Company Brands, a health and beauty products company.

  • Aditya Kalyanpur

    Known for his work in artificial intelligence and cognitive computing.

  • Jan Heylen

    Belgian race car driver.

  • Rob Davison

    Canadian ice hockey player and coach.

  • Inês Henriques

    Portuguese race walker.

  • Yuliya Tabakova

    Russian athlete.

  • Marvin Cabrera

    Mexican footballer.

  • Jay Reatard

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 2010).

  • Ana Claudia Talancon

    Mexican actress.

  • Zaz

    French pop and jazz singer, born in chambray-lès-tours.

  • Blu
  • Giampaolo Ciarcià
  • Jacek Dehnel

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 28 days old,

or 2291 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16038 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 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 01, 1980?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 01, 1980.

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May 01, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1980:

  • Giovanni Migliorini
  • Henry Levin
  • Gaetano Minnucci

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1980:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1980:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Ride Like The Wind
  3. - Lost In Love
  4. - With You I'm Born Again
  5. - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)

May 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1980 was Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl by The Detroit Spinners, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Working My Way Back To You / Forgive Me Girl
  2. - Dance Yourself Dizzy
  3. - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
  4. - Geno

May 01, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1980 was Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2) by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
  2. - Don't Push It Don't Force It
  3. - Lady
  4. - Stomp
  5. - Let's Get Serious

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May 01, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Red One

The Big Red One

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Samuel Fuller

Starring: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco

Country: United States of America

Fame

Fame

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Alan Parker

Starring: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean

Country: United States of America

Humanoids from the Deep

Humanoids from the Deep

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Barbara Peeters, Jimmy T. Murakami

Starring: Doug McClure, Ann Turkel, Vic Morrow, Cindy Weintraub

Country: United States of America

Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown

The Long Riders

The Long Riders

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Dennis Quaid, Keith Carradine

May 01, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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:

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Fox

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Righteous Apples

The Righteous Apples

Release year: 1980

Starring: George M. Chappell

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Who'S On First by William F. Buckley Jr

Who'S On First

By:

Tucker's Last Stand and Stained Glass are the stories of Tucker Oakes, the celebrated author. This chilling tale is set against the backdrop the Cold War Space Race. Blackford Oakes leads a mission to kidnap two Russian scientists who are …

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

By:

Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

By:

Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

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.

May 01, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 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

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Rescue at Rigel

Rescue at Rigel

Platform: Apple II, DOS, TRS-80, VIC-20, Commodore PET, Atari 8-bit.

Genre: Sci-Fi CRPG

Publisher: Epyx

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

Musician

Musician

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Music

Publisher: Philips

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1980?

On May 01, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1980?

On May 01, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1980?

On May 01, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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 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.

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