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October 02, 1980 was the 276th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 02, 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 October 02, 1980, who was born and died on October 02, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1980?
- October 02, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1980?
- October 02, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1980?
What day of the week was October 02, 1980?
October 02, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 276th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1980 can also be written as 10/2/1980 in the US and as 2/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1980:
- Larry holmes retains wbc heavweight title defeating muhammad ali.
- Michael myers (democrat-pennsylvania), is first representative expelled in over 100 years (abscam).
- Michael myers becomes the first member of either chamber of congress to be expelled since the civil war.
October 02, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 04:03 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 02, 1980?
Famous people born on October 02, 1980:
- Praveen Kumar
Indian cricketer who played as a fast-medium bowler for the Indian national team.
- Amanda Hale
Amanda hale is a british actress known for her roles in television and stage productions.
- Shane Andrus
American football player.
- Arta Dobroshi
Kosovar-albanian actress.
- Laura Zacchilli
- Massimiliano Mazzucchi
- Harri J. Rantala
- Hélène Bouchet
- Lucas Castromán
- Marius Croitoru
- Mizio Curcio
- Tufan Ersöz
- Rubén Darío Gigena
- Filipe Teixeira
- Lorinza Harrington
- Stefano Lucchini
- Sheila Townsend
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 22 days old,
or 2272 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15910 days old,
if you were born on October 02, 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 October 02, 1980?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1980.
October 02, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1980:
- Isla Cameron
Isla Cameron was a Scottish folk singer known for her contributions to the folk music scene in the mid-20th century.
- Valentin Stepanovich Varlamov
Russian cosmonaut dies at 46.
- Louis Daquin
- Lina Pagliughi
- Carlos García-Bedoya
- Luciano Abramo
- Alessandrina di Prussia
- Álvaro Gil Varela
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1980:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1980:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
- Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
- The Jam - Start
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
October 02, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
October 02, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dostana
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Raj Khosla
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra
Times Square
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Allan Moyle
Starring: Tim Curry, Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, Peter Coffield
Foolin' Around
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
October 02, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Forgive Our Foolish Ways
Release year: 1980
Ashita no Jô 2
Release year: 1980
October 02, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
The Sky'S The Limit
By: Wayne Dyer
Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.
Loon Lake
By: E.L. Doctorow
Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …
October 02, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Attack
Compu-Spell
Pelé's Soccer
Terrorist
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on October 02, 1980?
On October 02, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1980?
On October 02, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1980?
On October 02, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
