Thursday October 16, 1980: on this day

About October 16th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Brigadoon opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 133 performances
  • Day of the week: October 16th, 1980 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hema Malini, Maidie Norman
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Another One Bites The Dust by Queen
  • #1 UK song: Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police
  • Popular movie: The Idolmaker directed by Taylor Hackford

More about October 16th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on October 16th, 1980.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1980?


October 16, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1980 can also be written as 10/16/1980 in the US and as 16/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

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October 16, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1980:

  • Brigadoon opens at majestic theater nyc for 133 performances

October 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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October 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 11:43 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 16, 1980?


Famous people born on October 16, 1980:

  • Sue Bird

    Sue Bird is a professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills and leadership on the court.

  • Jeremy Jackson

    Jeremy jackson is an american actor best known for his role as hobie buchannon on the television series baywatch.

  • Caterina Scorsone

    Canadian-american actress.

  • Timana Tahu

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Miss Helvetia
  • Endri Kosturi
  • Tymon Kruidenier
  • Davidson Lampariello
  • Edward Ou
  • Sérgio Pinto
  • Fernando Casares
  • Dragoș Coman
  • Yordan Kamdzhalov (Йордан Камджалов)
  • Suzanne Brigit «Sue» Bird

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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How old is someone born on October 16, 1980?


Someone born on October 16, 1980 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 4 days old,

or 2274 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15922 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1980?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1980.

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October 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1980:

  • Carl PM Romme

    Dutch minister of social affairs (kvp) dies at 83.

  • Rolph Schroeder
  • Luigi Longo
  • Irma Flaquer

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1980:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust
  2. - Woman In Love
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - All Out Of Love
  5. - He's So Shy

October 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stand So Close To Me
  2. - DISCO
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Baggy Trousers
  5. - Masterblaster (Jammin')

October 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 16, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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October 16, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Idolmaker

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land

Permanent Vacation

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes

Borderline

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jerrold Freedman

Starring: Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner

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 16, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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

It's a Living

It's a Living

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Ladies' Man

Ladies' Man

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

October 16, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

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This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …

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 Tenth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Tenth Commandment

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The #1 New York Times-bestselling author shows that he is "a master of suspense" with this thriller about a covetous clergyman. (The Washington Post). Joshua Bigg is an investigator at a Manhattan law office. He spends most of his time …

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

By:

#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.

Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon

Rage of Angels

By:

An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.

October 16, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Armor Attack

Armor Attack

Platform: Arcade Game (original) Vectrex

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics Sega (Japan)

Moon Cresta

Moon Cresta

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, Dragon 32, Sharp X68000, SNES, PS2, Virtual Console, PS4

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nichibutsu, Taito, Sega-Gremlin, Centuri, HAMSTER Corporation

Dragster

Dragster

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Drag racing

Publisher: Activision

Rogue

Rogue

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, TRS-80 CoCo, Unix, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Roguelike

SOS

SOS

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Namco

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1980?

On October 16, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1980?

On October 16, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1980?

On October 16, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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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