Thursday January 17, 1980: on this day

January 17, 1980 was the 17th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1980, who was born and died on January 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. The Fog, directed by John Carpenter), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1980?


January 17, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1980 can also be written as 1/17/1980 in the US and as 17/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 17, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1980:

  • Nasa launches fltsatcom-3.

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January 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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 17th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:48 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Who was born on January 17, 1980?


Famous people born on January 17, 1980:

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Diogo Morgado
    Diogo Morgado

    Diogo morgado is a portuguese actor known for his role as jesus in the miniseries the bible.

  • Maksim Chmerkovskiy

    Maksim chmerkovskiy is a ukrainian-american professional dancer known for his appearances on the tv show dancing with the stars.

  • Modestas Stonys

    Lithuanian footballer.

  • Kimberly Spicer

    American model.

  • Gareth McLearnon

    Northern irish flautist.

  • Grégory Rast
  • 9ice
  • Valeri Abramidze
  • Jean-Daniel Padovani
  • Maixant Mombollet
  • Emily Danforth
  • Rasim Başak
  • Natal'ja Sutjagina

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

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January 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 12 days old,

or 2306 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16143 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1980?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1980.

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January 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1980:

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Durand de la Penne

    French naval officer known for his role in the attack on the British fleet in Alexandria during World War II.

  • Karla Schramm
  • Agustín Yáñez

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Julliette Gordon Low

    Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1980:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  4. - Coward Of The County
  5. - Send One Your Love

January 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. 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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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January 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fog

The Fog

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman

Country: United States of America

American Gigolo

American Gigolo

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt

Country: United States of America

Fatso

Fatso

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Anne Bancroft

Starring: Dom DeLuise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, Candice Azzara

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

January 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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

The Bill Tush Show

The Bill Tush Show

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bill Tush, Jan Hooks, Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner

Country: United States of America

Galactica 1980

Galactica 1980

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

The Dead Zone

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Johnny

The Windsor Story by J. Bryan III and Charles J.V. Murphy

The Windsor Story

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The Windsor Story

White House Years by Henry Kissinger

White House Years

By:

This is the lasting and invaluable contribution of Kissinger to the history this critical time. White House Years is one of the most important books about the Nixon Administration. It covers Henry Kissinger's life and times.

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

By:

James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

By:

The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.

January 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 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

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Navarone

Navarone

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1980?

On January 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1980?

On January 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1980?

On January 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 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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