Monday September 08, 1980: on this day

About September 8th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bowie Kuhn suspends Ferguson Jenkins indefinitely due to drug arrest
  • Day of the week: September 8th, 1980 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Wiz Khalifa, Cameron Dallas
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Upside Down by Diana Ross
  • #1 UK song: Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie
  • Popular movie: Stardust Memories directed by Woody Allen

More about September 8th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on September 8th, 1980.

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What day of the week was September 08, 1980?


September 08, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1980 can also be written as 9/8/1980 in the US and as 8/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

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September 08, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 08, 1980:

  • Bowie kuhn suspends ferguson jenkins indefinitely due to drug arrest

September 08, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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September 08, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 17 - 3

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September 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th 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 September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 08, 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 September 8th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 08, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 08, 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 September 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 07:38 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 September 08, 1980?


Famous people born on September 08, 1980:

  • Haliyah Evans

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.

  • Jaxn Teller

    Renowned motorcycle racer known for his speed and skill on the track.

  • Mase Akande

    Mase Akande is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Flutterwave, a leading fintech company in Africa.

  • Heike Schmoll

    Prominent journalist known for her coverage of social issues.

  • Mulani Muhammad

    Mulani Muhammad is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and overseas.

  • Nicandro Fernández

    Nicandro Fernández is a Spanish astronomer known for his research on exoplanets and the formation of planetary systems.

  • Neferteri Shepherd

    Neferteri shepherd is a model and actress known for her appearances in various television shows and films.

  • Slim Thug

    Slim Thug is an American rapper known for his contributions to Southern hip hop.

  • Eric Hutchinson

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Mbulaeni Mulaudzi

    South african runner (d. 2014).

  • Teruyuki Moniwa

    Japanese footballer.

  • Mai Kadowaki

Whose famous birthday is on September 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 8th:

  • Wiz Khalifa
    Wiz Khalifa

    Wiz khalifa is an american hip-hop artist known for his hit single 'black and yellow' and his album 'rolling papers'.

  • Cameron Dallas
    Cameron Dallas

    Cameron dallas is a social media personality and actor known for his popularity on the now-defunct video app vine and for his roles in...

  • Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas

    Jonathan taylor thomas is an american actor best known for his role as randy taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Martin Freeman
    Martin Freeman

    Martin freeman is an english actor known for his roles in the office, sherlock, and the hobbit trilogy.

  • Brooke Burke
    Brooke Burke

    Brooke burke is an american model known for her work as a television host and as the winner of the seventh season of dancing with the stars.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • David Arquette
    David Arquette

    David arquette is an american actor known for his roles in the scream film series and for being part of the famous arquette acting family.

  • Leslie Jones
    Leslie Jones

    Leslie jones is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her stand-up comedy performances.

  • Pascal Greggory
    Pascal Greggory

    French actor in theatre and film tv.

  • Mario Adorf
    Mario Adorf

    He is a swiss actor and a quiet character actor in german and international films.

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How old is someone born on September 08, 1980?


Someone born on September 08, 1980 is:

43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 11 days old,

or 2279 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15959 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 08, 1980?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 08, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 08, 1980.

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September 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 08, 1980:

  • Willard Libby

    American chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1908).

  • Libby P. L. A. H. S. A. M.

    Developed the radiocarbon dating method.

  • Jean Piaget

    He is a swiss psychologist, educator, and author.

  • Maurice Genevoix

What famous deaths happened on September 8th?

Famous deaths on September 8th:

  • Dorothy Dandridge
    Dorothy Dandridge

    American actress and entertainer.

  • Jean Seberg
    Jean Seberg

    American actress whose career was launched by her 1957 portrayal as jean d'arc, in otto preminger's saint joan.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Zero Mostel
    Zero Mostel

    Renowned actor known for his roles in film and theater.

  • Nixxon Jones

    Iconic rock musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Elizabeth II

    Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms since 1952.

  • Dashton Smith

    Iconic musician who revolutionized the music industry with his unique style.

  • Yugan Yadunath

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Xaine Clarke

    Talented guitarist and songwriter of a famous rock band.

  • Amiliah Banks

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

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September 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on September 08, 1980:

  • International Literacy Day [UNESCO]
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September 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 8th and September 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

September 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 8th and September 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - All Out Of Love
  3. - Emotional Rescue
  4. - Fame
  5. - Sailing youtube

September 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

September 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 8th and September 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Feels Like I'm In Love
  2. - One Day I'll Fly Away
  3. - Start
  4. - Ashes To Ashes
  5. - Don't Stand So Close To Me

September 08, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 08, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

September 08, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 8th and September 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Give Me The Night
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Can't We Try
  4. - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
  5. - The Breaks (Part 1)

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September 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 08, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stardust Memories

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Woody Allen, Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Harper, Marie-Christine Barrault

Country: United States of America

Hopscotch

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Sam Waterston, Ned Beatty

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

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

September 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 08, 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:

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

The Munch Bunch

The Munch Bunch

Release year: 1980

Let's Make a Deal

Let's Make a Deal

Release year: 1980

September 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 08, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

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#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.

Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz

Princess Daisy

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She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.

Fanny by Erica Jong

Fanny

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"A rollicking tale...a tour de force. "--Newsweek Fanny, an infant, is found on the doorstep to a country estate in Wiltshire. Her adoptive parents Lord and Lady raise her to womanhood.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

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low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

Green Monday by Michael M. Thomas

Green Monday

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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.

September 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 08, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space Zap

Space Zap

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Arcade, action

Publisher: Bally Midway

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Compu-Spell

Compu-Spell

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Language arts, Spelling

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

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Who was the US President on September 08, 1980?

On September 08, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 08, 1980?

On September 08, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 08, 1980?

On September 08, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 8th?

September 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of September. 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 September 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Taliban insurgents attacked the checkpoint in western afghanistan's herat, killing 9 people and injuring 6. the militants also suffered 10 injuries.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pastoral visits: pope francis responds to rodrigo londono, farc rebel leader,'s open letter asking forgiveness for the pain the group has inflicted upon the country during his talk at villavicencio. he urges colombians who are skeptical about the peace agreement to seek reconciliation.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). taliban militants invade tarinkot, the provincial capital in afghanistan's urozgan province. fighting has been reported at multiple fronts in the city. local officials fled to tarinkot airport nearby for refuge.

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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 September 1980?

September 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1980 calendar looked like.

Monday September 8, 1980