Wednesday January 09, 1980: on this day
About January 9th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: 63 beheaded in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
- Day of the week: January 9th, 1980 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Richard Nixon, Gracie Fields
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
- #1 UK song: Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
- Popular movie: Death Watch directed by Bertrand Tavernier
More about January 9th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on January 9th, 1980.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 09, 1980?
- January 09, 1980: What happened on that day?
- January 09, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 09, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 09, 1980?
- How old is someone born on January 09, 1980?
- January 09, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- January 09, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 09, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- January 09, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 09, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 09, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 09, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 09, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on January 09, 1980?
What day of the week was January 09, 1980?
January 09, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 9th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 09, 1980 can also be written as 1/9/1980 in the US and as 9/1/1980 in UK and Europe.
January 09, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 09, 1980:
- 63 beheaded in mecca, saudi arabia
January 09, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 09, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 09, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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January 09, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 09, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 January 09, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 10:58 pm and setting at 11:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.
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Who was born on January 09, 1980?
Famous people born on January 09, 1980:
- Sergio García (golfer)
Sergio garcía is a spanish professional golfer known for his long and successful career on the pga tour and european tour.
- Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia is a Spanish professional golfer known for his achievements on the PGA Tour and in major championships.
- Shaun Hill
American football player.
- Francisco Pavón
Spanish footballer.
- Édgar Álvarez
Honduran footballer.
- Luke Patten
Referee and player in the australian rugby league.
- Marco Donati
- Sergio García Fernández
- Eun Ah Hong
- Dritan Mehmeti
- Fumie Mizusawa
- Mariné Russo
- Milan Stupar
- Maciej Tataj
- Thomas Burgstaller
- Valerio Carboni
- Daniele De Vezze
Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:
- Richard Nixon
American lawyer, who became a u.s.
- Gracie Fields
British actress, comedian and film star.
- Nina Dobrev
Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.
- Mao Inoue
Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.
- Dave Matthews
Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.
- Simone de Beauvoir
Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.
- Lee Van Cleef
Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
- Susannah York
British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.
- Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
How old is someone born on January 09, 1980?
Someone born on January 09, 1980 is:
44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 27 days old,
or 2317 weeks
or 16219 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 1980?
There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 09, 1980.
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January 09, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 09, 1980:
- Gaetano Belloni
- Leonildo Tarozzi
- Gennarino Palumbo
- Juhayman al-Otaybi
What famous deaths happened on January 9th?
Famous deaths on January 9th:
- Peter Cook
British comedian and satirist.
- Verna Bloom
Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).
- John Gilbert
John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.
- John Reilly
American actor (b. 1934).
- Angus Scrimm
American actor and author (b. 1926).
- Wise Mbeki
Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.
- Jmarion Baraka
Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.
- Kathleen Mansfield
Renowned modernist short story writer.
- Juan Lavalle
Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.
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January 09, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 09, 1980:
- Balloon Ascension Day
- Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
- 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
- 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
- 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
- Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
- Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
- Stepfather's Day
January 09, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 09, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1980 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 09, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
January 09, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 09, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
- Abba - I Have A Dream
- Madness - My Girl
January 09, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 09, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 09, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
January 09, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 09, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 09, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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:
January 09, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 09, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 09, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 09, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 09, 1980?
On January 09, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1980?
On January 09, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 09, 1980?
On January 09, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 9th?
January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of January. 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 January 9th, such as:
- 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
- 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.
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 January 1980?
January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.