Thursday August 28, 1980: on this day

August 28, 1980 was the 241st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1980, who was born and died on August 28, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sailing by Christopher Cross), movies (e.g. The Gods Must Be Crazy, directed by Jamie Uys), TV series (e.g. Eye On L.A.) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1980?


August 28, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 241st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1980 can also be written as 8/28/1980 in the US and as 28/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

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August 28, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 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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August 28, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 10:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Who was born on August 28, 1980?


Famous people born on August 28, 1980:

  • Carly Pope
    Carly Pope

    Canadian producer and actress.

  • Ryan Madson

    American baseball player.

  • Tully Banta-Cain

    Former NFL player turned software engineer.

  • Jonathan Reynolds

    An english politician and lawyer.

  • Debra Lafave

    American ex-teacher and convicted sex offenders.

  • Jaakko Ojaniemi

    Finnish decathlete.

  • Antony Hämäläinen

    Finnish singer-songwriter (meridian dawn, armageddon).

  • Matthias Pohl
  • Shane Van Dyke
  • Matt Carroll (basketball)
  • Alice Patten
  • Edwin Linssen
  • Zax Wang
  • Sergej Novikov
  • Reiko Aisawa
  • Matt Carroll
  • Sean Charmatz
  • Fousseni Diawara
  • Marianna Vitale

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 1 day old,

or 2274 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15919 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1980?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1980.

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August 28, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1980:

  • Carmelo Iannì
  • Boris Tišin

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

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August 28, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1980:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sailing youtube
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Magic youtube
  4. - Emotional Rescue
  5. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1

August 28, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 28, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - Give Me The Night
  3. - Can't We Try
  4. - The Breaks (Part 1)
  5. - One In A Million You

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August 28, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Gods Must Be Crazy

The Gods Must Be Crazy

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jamie Uys

Starring: N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Louw Verwey

Country: United States of America

The Unseen

The Unseen

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Danny Steinmann

Starring: Stephen Furst, Barbara Bach, Sydney Lassick, Lelia Goldoni

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

Phobia

Phobia

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Bolt

August 28, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

Eye on L.A.

Eye on L.A.

Release year: 1980

Hammer House of Horror

Hammer House of Horror

Release year: 1980

The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour

The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour

Release year: 1980

August 28, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 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

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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 Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

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The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.

Murder In The White House by Margaret Truman

Murder In The White House

By:

A political thriller can't be written better than by the daughter of a president. Murder in the White House is Margaret Truman's debut book in the Capital Crimes Series.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

Green Monday by Michael M. Thomas

Green Monday

By:

This is not only an in-depth look at how money moves, but also a real education for people who could never imagine the deceit, manipulations and intrigue involved in moving money around.

August 28, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Moon Cresta

Moon Cresta

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, Dragon 32, Sharp X68000, SNES, PS2, Virtual Console, PS4

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nichibutsu, Taito, Sega-Gremlin, Centuri, HAMSTER Corporation

Mystery House

Mystery House

Platform: Apple II, PC-6001, PC-8801 iOS, DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: On-Line Systems

Balloon Bomber

Balloon Bomber

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

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Who was the US President on August 28, 1980?

On August 28, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1980?

On August 28, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1980?

On August 28, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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