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August 31, 1980 was the 244th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1980, who was born and died on August 31, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1980?
- August 31, 1980: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1980?
- August 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1980?
What day of the week was August 31, 1980?
August 31, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 244th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1980 can also be written as 8/31/1980 in the US and as 31/8/1980 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1980:
- Oklahoma! closes at palace theater nyc after 301 performances
- 80th us golf amateur championship won by hal sutton
- Zimbabwe establishes diplomatic relations with algeria.
- Victory of the strike in gdańsk shipyard, poland. gdańsk agreement is signed, opening a way to start the first in the communist block free organization not controlled by regime quotsolidarnośćquot i.e. solidarity.
August 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 01:45 pm.
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 31, 1980?
Famous people born on August 31, 1980:
- Joslynne Dumas
Record-breaking swimmer at international competitions.
- Joe Budden
American rapper.
- Leo Bill
- Emanuele Pesoli
- Aleksandr Popov
- Stéphane Sarni
- Francesca Di Battista
- Cathy La Torre
- Marcus Lindberg
- Joseph Anthony «Joe» Budden
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
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Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 7 months old,
or 523 months and 19 days old,
or 2276 weeks and 5 days old,
or 15937 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1980?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1980.
August 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1980:
- Dahmane El Harrachi
- Tom Godwin
- Enrique Pardo
- Giovanni Battista Stucchi
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1980:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1980:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1980 was Sailing by Christopher Cross, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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:
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
August 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
August 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try
- Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
August 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jamie Uys
Starring: N!xau, Marius Weyers, Sandra Prinsloo, Louw Verwey
Country: United States of America
The Unseen
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Danny Steinmann
Starring: Stephen Furst, Barbara Bach, Sydney Lassick, Lelia Goldoni
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
Phobia
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Paul Michael Glaser, Susan Hogan, John Colicos, David Bolt
August 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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.
Release year: 1980
Hammer House of Horror
Release year: 1980
The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour
Release year: 1980
August 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 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 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 Second Coming
By: Walker Percy
Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#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.
The Origin
By: Irving Stone
His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.
Music For Chameleons
By: Truman Capote
Truman Capote's gems of reporting capture true stories and real people with the same stylistic brilliance we expect from great fiction.
August 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heli Fire
Spectar
Phoenix
Rescue at Rigel
Wizard of Wor
Who was the US President on August 31, 1980?
On August 31, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1980?
On August 31, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1980?
On August 31, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
