Friday July 18, 1980: on this day
About July 18th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: Failed attack on Iran ex-premier Bakhtiar in Neuilly France
- Day of the week: July 18th, 1980 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Brolin, James Cagney
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel
- #1 UK song: Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra
- Popular movie: Be-Reham directed by Raghunath Jhalani
More about July 18th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on July 18th, 1980.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 18, 1980?
- July 18, 1980: What happened on that day?
- July 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 18, 1980?
- How old is someone born on July 18, 1980?
- July 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- July 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- July 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 18, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on July 18, 1980?
What day of the week was July 18, 1980?
July 18, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 18, 1980 can also be written as 7/18/1980 in the US and as 18/7/1980 in UK and Europe.
July 18, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 18, 1980:
- Failed attack on iran ex-premier bakhtiar in neuilly france
- Quett masire installed as president of botswana
- Rohini 1, first indian satellite, launches into orbit.
July 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 18, 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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Birth chart on this day
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July 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 18, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 18, 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 July 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 12:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.
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Who was born on July 18, 1980?
Famous people born on July 18, 1980:
![Kristen Bell]()
Kristen BellKristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...
- Smita Mukherjee
Esteemed physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Cheris Morris
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.
- Suzzane Greco
Founder of a successful fashion brand.
- Merrianne Collins
Popular news anchor with a strong following.
- Sherald Cole
Chemist recognized for groundbreaking research in materials science.
- Raysa Santos
Brazilian politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies.
- Hollan Zhou
Astrophysicist known for discoveries in exoplanet research.
- Jahon Rahimov
Jahon Rahimov is an Azerbaijani entrepreneur and the founder of AzeriCard, a leading electronic payment system in Azerbaijan.
- Noeleen Loh
Chemist known for her research in nanotechnology and materials science.
- Ryōko Hirosue
Japanese singer and actress.
- Vitalia Gonzalez
Vitalia Gonzalez is a Spanish politician who has served as a member of the Congress of Deputies since 2016.
- Larren Pettis
Larren Pettis is an entrepreneur who co-founded a successful tech startup.
- Jayesh Shah
Politician who has served in various government positions.
- Niels Guldbaek
Co-founder of Vivino, a popular wine app and marketplace.
- Matthew Prince
Co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare.
- Adley Bowen
Leading cybersecurity expert with a focus on network security.
- Wednesday Harrington
Professional golfer known for her exceptional skills on the course.
- Kaamil Bouazza
Kaamil Bouazza is a Dutch politician and a member of the Green Left party.
Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:
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James BrolinAmerican actor.
![James Cagney]()
James CagneyJames cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.
![Bhumi Pednekar]()
Bhumi PednekarBhumi Pednekar is an Indian actress who has established herself as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Bollywood.
![Nelson Mandela]()
Nelson MandelaSouth african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.
![Vin Diesel]()
Vin DieselSteven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...
![Elizabeth Gilbert]()
Elizabeth GilbertElizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.
![Wendy Williams]()
Wendy WilliamsWendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.
![Maria Pacôme]()
Maria PacômeMaria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.
![Chace Crawford]()
Chace CrawfordChace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.
![Audrey Landers]()
Audrey LandersAudrey landers is an american actress, singer, and songwriter known for her role in the tv series 'dallas' and her music career.
How old is someone born on July 18, 1980?
Someone born on July 18, 1980 is:
43 years 10 months old,
or 526 months and 18 days old,
or 2289 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16028 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 1980?
There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 18, 1980.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
July 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 18, 1980:
- Silvio Griggio
What famous deaths happened on July 18th?
Famous deaths on July 18th:
![Alex Rocco]()
Alex RoccoActor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).
![Jack Hawkins]()
Jack HawkinsActor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.
![Dietmar Schönherr]()
Dietmar SchönherrAustrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).
![Jack Earle]()
Jack EarleAmerican sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).
![Machine Gun Kelly]()
Machine Gun KellyAmerican gangster (born 1895).
- Adalei Austen
Adalei Austen was a renowned English novelist whose works, such as 'Pride and Prejudice', have become timeless classics.
- Lawsen Austen
Lawsen Austen was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her witty and insightful novels, including 'Pride and...
- Wealthy Austen
Celebrated English novelist known for her works on social commentary.
- Janei Austen
Renowned English novelist known for her classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice'.
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July 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 18, 1980:
- Uruguay - Constitution Day
Observances on July 18, 1980:
- ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
July 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Elton John - Little Jeannie
- Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
July 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
- Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
- Don McLean - Crying
- The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 18, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 18, 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:
The British Greats
Release year: 1980
Speak Up, America
Release year: 1980
July 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bleeding Heart
By: Marilyn French
Victor and Dolores, both parents who were successful in their careers and both living in England, without their families. Both are old enough to be able to meet up on the train to Oxford.
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these
The Brethren
By: Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong
The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief
Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet
By: Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey
low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook
Innocent Blood
By: P.D. James
Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.
July 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Monster (Videopac)
Dragster
Pelé's Soccer
Musician
Time Traveler
Who was the US President on July 18, 1980?
On July 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 1980?
On July 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 18, 1980?
On July 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 18th?
July 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of July. 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 July 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
- 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.
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 July 1980?
July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
