Wednesday October 22, 1980: on this day

About October 22nd, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: 4th government of Martens forms in Belgium
  • Day of the week: October 22nd, 1980 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Christopher Lloyd, Catherine Deneuve
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand
  • #1 UK song: Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police
  • Popular movie: Humkadam directed by Anil Ganguly

More about October 22nd, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on October 22nd, 1980.

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What day of the week was October 22, 1980?


October 22, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 22, 1980 can also be written as 10/22/1980 in the US and as 22/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 22, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

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October 22, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 22, 1980:

  • 4th government of martens forms in belgium
  • New south korean constitution comes into effect.
  • The thomson corporation says that the times and all associated supplements will close in march 1981 if no buyer can be found.

October 22, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 22, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd 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 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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October 22, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 22, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:47 pm and setting at 06:40 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 22, 1980?


Famous people born on October 22, 1980:

  • Niall Breslin

    Irish musician and former lead singer of The Blizzards.

  • Delroy Facey

    Delroy Facey is a former professional footballer who played as a striker.

  • Sonia Sui

    Taiwanese model and actress.

  • Luke O'Donnell

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Şahan Gökbakar

    Turkish screenwriter and producer of actors.

  • Darel Russell

Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:

  • Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...

  • Catherine Deneuve
    Catherine Deneuve

    French actress and businesswoman.

  • Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino

    Italian actress and director known for her roles in films such as Rain Man and Hot Shots!.

  • Deepak Chopra
    Deepak Chopra

    East indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.

  • Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum

    American actor.

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Arsène Wenger
    Arsène Wenger

    French manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi

    British actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.

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How old is someone born on October 22, 1980?


Someone born on October 22, 1980 is:

43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 28 days old,

or 2273 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15916 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 22, 1980?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 22, 1980.

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October 22, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 22, 1980:

  • Sammy Angott

What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?

Famous deaths on October 22nd:

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari

    American actor and director.

  • Soupy Sales
    Soupy Sales

    American comedian, intelligent and imaginative.

  • Cleavon Little
    Cleavon Little

    Actor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.

  • Arles Cézanne

    A French Post-Impressionist painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern art.

  • Majour Cézanne

    A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.

  • Dae Jung

    Former President of South Korea who played a key role in the country's democratization.

  • Henry Armstrong

    American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.

  • Kingson Amis

    Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.

  • Sherel Tepper

    Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.

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October 22, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 22, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 20th and October 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1980 was Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 22, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 20th and October 26th. 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 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 20th and October 26th.

October 22, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 22, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 20th and October 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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October 22, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 22, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Humkadam

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Anil Ganguly

Starring: Rakhee Gulzar, Parikshat Sahni, Biswajeet, A.K. Hangal

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

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

October 22, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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:

Rosa... de lejos

Release year: 1980

Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

Enos

Enos

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

October 22, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 22, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Side Effects by Woody Allen

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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.

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

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William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

Firestarter by Stephen King

Firestarter

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Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …

Unfinished Business by Maggie Scarf

Unfinished Business

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Maggie Scarf presents intimate portraits of sixties women, from their teens to their 60s. She explores the core experiences and what can happen in the years and decades.

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.

October 22, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 22, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Network

Network

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Rescue at Rigel

Rescue at Rigel

Platform: Apple II, DOS, TRS-80, VIC-20, Commodore PET, Atari 8-bit.

Genre: Sci-Fi CRPG

Publisher: Epyx

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

Wizard of Wor

Wizard of Wor

Platform: Arcade, ported to Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Bally Astrocade

Genre: Action/maze

Publisher: Midway; CBS Electronics (Atari 2600); Roklan (Atari 8-bit)

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Who was the US President on October 22, 1980?

On October 22, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1980?

On October 22, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 22, 1980?

On October 22, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 22nd?

October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),

Find out more about October 22nd

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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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