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About December 14th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Onward Victoria opens / closes at Martin Beck NYC for 1 performance
  • Day of the week: December 14th, 1980 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vanessa Hudgens, Jane Birkin
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Lady by Kenny Rogers
  • #1 UK song: There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir
  • Popular movie: Altered States directed by Ken Russell

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What day of the week was December 14, 1980?


December 14, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 349th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1980 can also be written as 12/14/1980 in the US and as 14/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

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December 14, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 1980:

  • Onward victoria opens / closes at martin beck nyc for 1 performance
  • Nancy lopez / curtis strange wins lpga j c penney golf classic
  • New orleans saints end 14 game losing streak, beat the new york jets 21-20
  • Minnesota vikings pass for 456 yards against cleveland browns, winning 28-24.
  • Anders kailur scores on 6th new york islanders' penalty shot.
  • At 2 pm est there is ten minutes of silence in memory of john lennon in the usa.
  • Four people were murdered at bob's big boy on la cienega boulevard in los angeles and four others were injured by two armed robbers, in what was one of the city's most brutal crimes ever.

December 14, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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December 14, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - New England Patriots : 2 - 24
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Chicago Bears : 17 - 14
  • Cleveland Browns - Minnesota Vikings : 23 - 28
  • Houston Oilers - Green Bay Packers : 22 - 3
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Pittsburgh Steelers : 16 - 21

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December 14, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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December 14, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 December 14, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 11:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Who was born on December 14, 1980?


Famous people born on December 14, 1980:

  • Tata Young

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Thed Björk

    Swedish race car driver.

  • Gordon Greer

    Scottish footballer.

  • Didier Zokora

    Ivorian footballer.

  • Ashlan Gorse Cousteau

    Journalist.

  • Ashlan Gorse
  • Marika
  • Andreas Lindberg
  • Anderson Oliveira Almeida
  • Pepa
  • Carlos José Ochoa
  • David Paryla
  • Petr Ardeleanu

Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens

    American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.

  • Jane Birkin
    Jane Birkin

    British actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.

  • Natascha McElhone
    Natascha McElhone

    English actress.

  • Jackson Rathbone
    Jackson Rathbone

    American actor, singer, and musician.

  • Michael Owen
    Michael Owen

    British soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...

  • Tia Texada
    Tia Texada

    American singer and actress.

  • Sophie Monk
    Sophie Monk

    Australian singer, actress, and model.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Rebecca Gibney
    Rebecca Gibney

    New zealand-australian actress/producer.

  • Cynthia Gibb
    Cynthia Gibb

    American actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.

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December 14, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 5 months old,

or 521 months and 4 days old,

or 2265 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15861 days old,

if you were born on December 14, 1980.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1980?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 14, 1980.

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December 14, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 1980:

  • Londan Bates

    Londan Bates was a renowned British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

  • Sherlie Grayson

    Sherlie Grayson was a British essayist and social commentator who wrote extensively on political and cultural topics.

  • Elston Howard

    Elston Howard was a professional baseball player known for being the first African American to play for the New York Yankees.

  • Joël Le Theule
  • Guido Landra
  • Richard Drew

What famous deaths happened on December 14th?

Famous deaths on December 14th:

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

  • Dinah Washington
    Dinah Washington

    American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

  • William Bendix
    William Bendix

    Actor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.

  • Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney

    Actor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.

  • Bernard Fox
    Bernard Fox

    British actor (d. 2016).

  • Norman Fell
    Norman Fell

    American actor and comedian (b. 1924).

  • Stubby Kaye
    Stubby Kaye

    Actor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.

  • Arthur Treacher
    Arthur Treacher

    British-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.

  • George Washington

    American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.

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December 14, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 14, 1980:

  • R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
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December 14, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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


December 14, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 14, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - Lady youtube
  2. - More Than I Can Say
  3. - Another One Bites The Dust
  4. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

December 14, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 14, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
  2. - Super Trouper
  3. - (Just Like) Starting Over youtube
  4. - Stop The Cavalry
  5. - Embarrassment

December 14, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 14, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - Master Blaster (Jammin')
  2. - Love T.K.O.
  3. - Celebration
  4. - Lovely One
  5. - Uptown

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December 14, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 14, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Altered States

Altered States

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ken Russell

Starring: William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid

Country: United States of America

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

First Family

First Family

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Buck Henry

Starring: Bob Newhart, Gilda Radner, Madeline Kahn, Richard Benjamin

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

December 14, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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:

Number 96

Number 96

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Bernardos

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Peter Yates

The Settlers

The Settlers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Shimon Dotan

Too Close for Comfort

Too Close for Comfort

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Rosa... de lejos

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

December 14, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 14, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

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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.

The Second Lady by Irving Wallace

The Second Lady

By:

The Second Lady

Cosmos by Carl Sagan

Cosmos

By:

One of the most popular science books ever is RETURNING to Television as an All-New Miniseries on FOXCosmos. Sagan presents a blue-blue world that is jewel-like in clear-eyed prose.

American Dreams by Studs Terkel

American Dreams

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The Pulitzer Prize winner's book is back in print. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Turner, Jesse Helms, Joan Crawford, Vine Deloria, Helen and Scott Nearing.

A Field Guide To The Birds by Roger Tory Peterson

A Field Guide To The Birds

By:

Roger Tory Peterson was already a pioneer with his field guide, which he created during World War II DDT research. Rachel Carson, his friend and fellow naturalist, built on these efforts to eventually write Silent Spring. This landmark text, along …

December 14, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 14, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Musician

Musician

Platform: Magnavox Odyssey² (US) Philips Videopac (Europe)

Genre: Music

Publisher: Philips

Dodge 'Em

Dodge 'Em

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari, Inc.

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Who was the US President on December 14, 1980?

On December 14, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1980?

On December 14, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 14, 1980?

On December 14, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 14th?

December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of December. 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 December 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
  • 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.

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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 December 1980?

December 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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