Wednesday October 01, 1980: on this day

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What day of the week was October 01, 1980?


October 01, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1980 can also be written as 10/1/1980 in the US and as 1/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

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October 01, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1980:

  • Cosmonauts ryumin and popov break space endurance record of 176 days.
  • Associated newspapers announces that ''the evening news'' will close and merge with the ''evening standard''.
  • October 1 ndash the main-belt asteroid 2404 antarctica was discovered by antonin mrkos at klet', south bohemian region, czech republic.

October 01, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 01, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 01, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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October 01, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 01, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 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 October 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 03:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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Who was born on October 01, 1980?


Famous people born on October 01, 1980:

  • Sarah Drew
    Sarah Drew

    Tv actress.

  • Kristian Harloff

    Kristian Harloff is a journalist known for his work in the entertainment industry.

  • Layla Jade

    Layla jade is a british adult film actress known for her work in the adult entertainment industry.

  • Antonio Narciso

    Italian footballer.

  • Phoemela Baranda

    Filipina model and actress.

  • Tosin Oke
  • Juan José Ribera
  • Lorenzo Kamel
  • Timothy O'Donnell
  • Beau Hoopman
  • Mourtala Diakité
  • Chloé Georges
  • Berta Hernández
  • Katharina Kühn
  • Kelle Marie
  • Sara Pinciroli
  • Bruno Saltor

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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How old is someone born on October 01, 1980?


Someone born on October 01, 1980 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 19 days old,

or 2276 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15937 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 01, 1980?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 01, 1980.

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October 01, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 01, 1980:

  • Harry Grey

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma

    Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Dierre Corneille

    French playwright who is considered one of the founders of French tragedy and a pioneer of the Neoclassical movement in theater.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

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October 01, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 01, 1980:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1980:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust
  2. - All Out Of Love
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - Give Me The Night
  5. - Drivin' My Life Away

October 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. 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

October 01, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

October 01, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  2. - Another One Bites The Dust
  3. - Give Me The Night
  4. - Wide Receiver (Part I)
  5. - More Bounch To The Ounce

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October 01, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 01, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dostana

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Raj Khosla

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra

Times Square

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Allan Moyle

Starring: Tim Curry, Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, Peter Coffield

Foolin' Around

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Richard T. Heffron

Starring: Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert

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

October 01, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 01, 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

Forgive Our Foolish Ways

Forgive Our Foolish Ways

Release year: 1980

Ashita no Jô 2

Ashita no Jô 2

Release year: 1980

October 01, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 01, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ninja by Eric Van Lustbader

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It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

The Sky'S The Limit by Wayne Dyer

The Sky'S The Limit

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Are you ready for a new way of living? This book will teach you everything you need to realize your full potential.

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

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.

October 01, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 01, 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

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

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

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Kaitei Takara Sagashi

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

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Who was the US President on October 01, 1980?

On October 01, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1980?

On October 01, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1980?

On October 01, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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 October 1980?

October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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