Thursday July 31, 1980: on this day

July 31, 1980 was the 213th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 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 July 31, 1980, who was born and died on July 31, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Smokey and the Bandit II, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 31st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 31, 1980?


July 31, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1980 can also be written as 7/31/1980 in the US and as 31/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

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July 31, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 1980:

  • John phillips of mamas and papas is arrested on drug charges
  • Soyuz 37 crew returns to earth aboard soyuz 36.

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July 31, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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July 31, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 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 July 31st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 31, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 31, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 31, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:16 pm and setting at 11:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Who was born on July 31, 1980?


Famous people born on July 31, 1980:

  • Laytoya Farrell

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Meriem Menant

    French actress known for her roles in French cinema.

  • Moataz El-Said

    Egyptian actor known for his roles in Egyptian films and TV series.

  • Mikko Hirvonen

    Finnish race car driver.

  • Harry Potter

    Famous fictional wizard created by J.K.

  • Mils Muliaina

    New zealand rugby union player.

  • Rina Aiuchi

    Japanese singer.

  • Mohamed Husain
  • Ko Ki-gu
  • Shen Weiwei
  • Juan Pablo Úbeda
  • Krissy Badé
  • Vinícius Bergantin
  • Assaad Bouab
  • Jiří Fischer
  • Zaven Hovhannisyan

Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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July 31, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 19 days old,

or 2281 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15968 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 31, 1980?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1980.

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July 31, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 1980:

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Bobby Van

    Actor/tv host (make me laugh) dies at 49 from cancer.

  • Pascual Jordan

    German physicist, author, and academic (b. 1902).

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Dheeran Chinnamalai

    Renowned scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 31st

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July 31, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 31, 1980:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
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July 31, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 31, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

July 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
  5. - Shining Star

July 31, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

July 31, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Xanadu
  2. - Use It Up And Wear It Out
  3. - Jump To The Beat
  4. - Crying
  5. - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

July 31, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

July 31, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 31, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One In A Million You
  2. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - Backstrokin'
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

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July 31, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 31, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Smokey and the Bandit II

Smokey and the Bandit II

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise

Country: United States of America

The Octagon

The Octagon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Eric Karson

Starring: Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle

Country: United States of America

Those Lips, Those Eyes

Those Lips, Those Eyes

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Frank Langella, Glynnis O'Connor, Tom Hulce, Jerry Stiller

Motel Hell

Motel Hell

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Kevin Connor

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

July 31, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Coração Alado

Coração Alado

Release year: 1980

Ridder Ræddik

Ridder Ræddik

Release year: 1980

July 31, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 31, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

By:

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.

The Real War by Richard Nixon

The Real War

By:

The Real War

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

The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss

The Spike

By:

The Spike

Will by G. Gordon Liddy

Will

By:

From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.

July 31, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 31, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

Crazy Balloon

Crazy Balloon

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze game

Publisher: Taito

Space Zap

Space Zap

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade, action

Publisher: Bally Midway

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Pelé's Soccer

Pelé's Soccer

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Arcade football/soccer

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on July 31, 1980?

On July 31, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1980?

On July 31, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 31, 1980?

On July 31, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of July. 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 July 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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 July 1980?

July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1980 calendar looked like.

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