Thursday October 23, 1980: on this day

October 23, 1980 was the 297th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 23, 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 23, 1980, who was born and died on October 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Humkadam, directed by Anil Ganguly), TV series (e.g. Rosa... De Lejos) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 1980?


October 23, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 297th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1980 can also be written as 10/23/1980 in the US and as 23/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

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October 23, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1980:

  • Tintypes opens at john golden theater nyc for 93 performances
  • Soviet prime minister nikolai tichonov succeeds alexei kosygin, due to illness

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October 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 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 October 23rd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:24 pm and setting at 07:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Who was born on October 23, 1980?


Famous people born on October 23, 1980:

  • Mate Bilić

    Croatian footballer.

  • Pedro Liriano

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Jade Davidson

    Australia -- gymnast (1996 olympics).

  • Silvia Hsieh
  • Gwen Jackson
  • Jesper Nøddesbo
  • Vasilij Ročev
  • Ol'ga Ščučkina
  • Erik Messerschmidt
  • Andy Monkhouse
  • Artur Drozdov
  • Robert Belushi
  • Lucas David Sánchez

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 6 days old,

or 2266 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15863 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 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 23, 1980?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 23, 1980.

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October 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1980:

  • Tibor Rosenbaum

    Hungarian-born swiss rabbi and businessman (b. 1923).

  • Gustav Krukenberg
  • José Muguerza
  • Lucien Cordier
  • Mariano Suárez Veintimilla
  • Jaime Arrese

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1980:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1980 was Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Woman In Love
  2. - Another One Bites The Dust
  3. - He's So Shy
  4. - Upside Down youtube
  5. - Real Love

October 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stand So Close To Me
  2. - DISCO
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Baggy Trousers
  5. - Masterblaster (Jammin')

October 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 23, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  2. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  3. - More Bounch To The Ounce
  4. - Another One Bites The Dust
  5. - Lovely One

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October 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Humkadam

Humkadam

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Anil Ganguly

Starring: Rakhee Gulzar, Parikshat Sahni, Biswajeet, A.K. Hangal

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

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

October 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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:

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

Enos

Enos

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Reconciliations by Theodore Isaac Rubin

Reconciliations

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Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

By:

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.

The Covenant by James A. Michener

The Covenant

By:

James A. Michener's epic chronicle of South Africa tells the story of adventurers and scoundrels and ministers. It is an epic tale about two continents that have built an empire from vast wilderness.

The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss

The Spike

By:

The Spike

Crisis Investing by Douglas R. Casey

Crisis Investing

By:

Crisis Investing

October 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

Platform: Intellivision, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Mattel

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

Sea Duel

Sea Duel

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Turn-based Strategy

Publisher: Milton Bradley

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 1980?

On October 23, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1980?

On October 23, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1980?

On October 23, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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 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.

Discover how October 1980 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 23, 1980