Sunday May 18, 1980: on this day

May 18, 1980 was the 139th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 18, 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 18, 1980, who was born and died on May 18, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me by Blondie), movies (e.g. Maniac, directed by William Lustig), 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 18th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 18, 1980?


May 18, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1980 can also be written as 5/18/1980 in the US and as 18/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

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May 18, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1980:

  • China pr launch 1st intercontinental rocket
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 18, 1980
  • Mount saint helens erupts in washington, killing 57 and causing us$3 billion in damage. 396 metres of the top of the mountain explodes in a gigantic dust cloud.
  • At mount saint helens, washington, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurs, preceeding an eruption by seconds.
  • Donna white wins lpga coca-cola golf classic.
  • Fernando bela?nde terry elected president of peru.
  • 1980 eruption of mount st. helens: mount st. helens erupts in washington, united states, killing 57 people and causing $3 billion in damage.

May 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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.

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May 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 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 18th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 12:13 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 18, 1980?


Famous people born on May 18, 1980:

  • Matt Long
    Matt Long

    American actor.

  • Kanari Suzuki

    Innovative fashion designer recognized for pushing boundaries in the industry.

  • Tomoko Yamada

    Known for advancements in cybersecurity technologies.

  • Michaël Llodra

    He is a french tennis player and has won several doubles titles, including wimbledon in 2007.

  • Joash Kanagaraj

    Indian photographer specializing in capturing street life and culture.

  • Scott Belsky

    Co-founder of Behance, a platform for creative professionals, and an early investor in several successful startups.

  • Salman Rashid

    Leading cybersecurity expert known for his work in protecting digital infrastructure.

  • Reggie Evans

    American basketball player.

  • Diego Pérez

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Ali Zafar

    Pakistani model and singer.

  • Felicia Pearson

    American author and rapper, american actress.

  • Aileen Campbell

    Scottish politician.

  • Thomas Dupuy

    French-senegalese paratrooper and soldier killed by members aqmi mali.

  • Jeff Roehl

    American football player.

  • Manny Malhotra
  • Diego Pérez (footballer)
  • Ivan Jolić
  • Lwiza John
  • Martin Møller

Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:

  • Pope John Paul II
    Pope John Paul II

    Pope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...

  • Perry Como
    Perry Como

    Perry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...

  • Tina Fey
    Tina Fey

    American comedian, writer, and producer.

  • Charles Trenet
    Charles Trenet

    French actor, singer and songwriter.

  • George Strait
    George Strait

    American country western star and country music association award winner.

  • Diane McBain
    Diane McBain

    American actress.

  • Alana Stewart
    Alana Stewart

    American model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.

  • Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes

    British-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.

  • Chad Donella
    Chad Donella

    Canadian actor.

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May 18, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 10 months old,

or 526 months and 1 day old,

or 2287 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16011 days old,

if you were born on May 18, 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 18, 1980?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1980.

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May 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 18, 1980:

  • Ian Curtis

    British singer, charismatic leader, and vocalist of manchester's post-punk rock band joy division.

  • Curley Johnson

    Curley Johnson was an American politician known for his service as a U.S.

  • Reid Blackburn

    American photographer and journalist (b. 1952).

  • David A. Johnston

    American volcanologist and geologist (b. 1949).

  • Victims of Mount St Helens eruption

    \ \ harry randall truman (born in 1896) david a. johnston (u.

  • Giuseppe Sotgiu
  • David Alexander Johnston

What famous deaths happened on May 18th?

Famous deaths on May 18th:

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Alexander Godunov
    Alexander Godunov

    Russian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.

  • Steve Forrest
    Steve Forrest

    American drummer (placebo).

  • Elisha Cook
    Elisha Cook

    Jr.

  • Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell

    American actor (born in 1908).

  • Edwina Booth
    Edwina Booth

    American memoirist and biographer.

  • Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen

    American actress (born 1975).

  • Jdyn Smith

    Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.

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May 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me youtube
  2. - Ride Like The Wind
  3. - Lost In Love
  4. - Funkytown youtube
  5. - With You I'm Born Again

May 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - What's Another Year
  2. - Geno
  3. - No Doubt About It
  4. - Coming Up
  5. - She's Out Of My Life

May 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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May 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 18, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maniac

Maniac

Release year: 1980

Directed by: William Lustig

Starring: Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Abigail Clayton, Kelly Piper

Country: United States of America

Out of the Blue

Out of the Blue

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Dennis Hopper

Starring: Linda Manz, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Farrell, Don Gordon

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Hussy

Hussy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Matthew Chapman

Starring: Helen Mirren, John Shea, Paul Angelis, Murray Salem

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

May 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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

Semi-Tough

Semi-Tough

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

May 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

By:

How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.

Smiley'S People by John le Carré

Smiley'S People

By:

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.

Creek Mary'S Blood by Dee Brown

Creek Mary'S Blood

By:

Creek Indian Mary Musgrove's remarkable story and the lives of her descendants through two centuries. In Creek Mary's blood, Dee Brown fictionalizes this amazing true story

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

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

May 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Crazy Balloon

Crazy Balloon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Taito

Astro Fighter

Astro Fighter

Platform: Arcade Game, Microtan 65

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP Data East; NA Gremlin/Sega

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Akalabeth: World of Doom

Platform: Apple II, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Co.

Pelé's Soccer

Pelé's Soccer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade football/soccer

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on May 18, 1980?

On May 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1980?

On May 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 18, 1980?

On May 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 18th?

May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
  • 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
  • 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.

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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 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.

Discover how May 1980 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 18, 1980