Saturday October 18, 1980: on this day

About October 18th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Brooke Alexander, 18, of Hawaii, crowned Miss World USA
  • Day of the week: October 18th, 1980 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Zac Efron, Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • 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

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What day of the week was October 18, 1980?


October 18, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1980 can also be written as 10/18/1980 in the US and as 18/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

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October 18, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1980:

  • Brooke alexander, 18, of hawaii, crowned miss world usa

October 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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October 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 01:50 am.

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 18, 1980?


Famous people born on October 18, 1980:

  • Colby Keller

    Colby Keller is an American actor known for his work in the adult film industry.

  • Birsen Yavuz

    Turkish hurdler and sprinter.

  • Rebecca Watson

    American blogger.

  • Josh Gracin

    American soldier and singer.

  • Charles Livingstone Mbabazi
  • Rapper Big Pooh
  • Jesse Marshall
  • Natasha Rothwell
  • Kerry Weiland
  • Raphaël Desroses
  • Juan Castañeda
  • Rodrigo Bengua
  • Nerijus Astrauskas

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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How old is someone born on October 18, 1980?


Someone born on October 18, 1980 is:

43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 2 days old,

or 2274 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15920 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1980?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 18, 1980.

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October 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1980:

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

  • Edwin Way Teale

    American photographer and author (b. 1899).

  • Hans Ehard
  • Hans Ferdinand Mayer

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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October 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 1980:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 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 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Side Effects by Woody Allen

Side Effects

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SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.

Men In Love by Nancy Friday

Men In Love

By:

Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

By:

Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

Bellefleur by Joyce Carol Oates

Bellefleur

By:

The Bellefleurs are a wealthy and famous clan. They live in an immense mansion at the shores mythic Lake Noir.

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

By:

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 …

October 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

King & Balloon

King & Balloon

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA GamePlan

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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Who was the US President on October 18, 1980?

On October 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1980?

On October 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1980?

On October 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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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