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About February 29th, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: Michael Bracey ends 59 hours 55 minutes trapped in an elevator, England.
  • Day of the week: February 29th, 1980 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Tony Robbins, Ja Rule
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
  • #1 UK song: Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials
  • Popular movie: Defiance directed by John Flynn

More about February 29th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on February 29th, 1980.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1980?


February 29, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 60th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1980 can also be written as 2/29/1980 in the US and as 29/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1980:

  • Michael bracey ends 59 hours 55 minutes trapped in an elevator, england.
  • Gordie howe of the then hartford whalers makes nhl history as he scores his 800th goal.

February 29, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 29, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 29, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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February 29, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:48 pm and setting at 06:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Who was born on February 29, 1980?


Famous people born on February 29, 1980:

  • Ayub Daud

    Ayub Daud is a retired Somali footballer known for his skills on the field.

  • Peter Scanavino

    American actor (law & order: special victims unit).

  • Rubén Plaza

    Spanish cyclist.

  • Clinton Toopi

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Taylor Twellman

    American soccer player who died in 2010.

  • Çağdaş Atan

    Turkish footballer and coach.

  • Simon Gagné

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • José Almaraz
  • Ivan Goi
  • Ricardo Barroso Agramont
  • Dálmata
  • Fernando Fayart
  • Laurent Louis

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

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How old is someone born on February 29, 1980?


Someone born on February 29, 1980 is:

44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 7 days old,

or 2309 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16168 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1980?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 29, 1980.

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February 29, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1980:

  • Yigal Allon

    Israeli general and politician, prime minister of israel (b. 1918).

  • Gil Elvgren

    American painter and illustrator (b. 1914).

  • Gil Elvgren artiste américain . (° 15mars1914)

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Edith Wake

    Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

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  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

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February 29, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 29, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 29, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  2. - Yes, I'm Ready
  3. - Do That To Me One More Time
  4. - Longer
  5. - Desire

February 29, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 29, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
  2. - Coward Of The County
  3. - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
  4. - My Girl
  5. - And The Beat Goes On

February 29, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 2nd.

February 29, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 29, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - And The Beat Goes On
  2. - Special Lady
  3. - The Second Time Around
  4. - Too Hot
  5. - Rock With You

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February 29, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 29, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Defiance

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Flynn

Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, Theresa Saldana, Danny Aiello, Rudy Ramos

A Small Circle of Friends

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Rob Cohen

Starring: Brad Davis, Karen Allen, Jameson Parker, Shelley Long

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

February 29, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:

Fox

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

United States

United States

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Sanford

Sanford

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Here's Boomer

Here's Boomer

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

February 29, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 29, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

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James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

The Top Of The Hill by Irwin Shaw

The Top Of The Hill

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Thief, the world-famous author of Rich Man Poor Man and Beggarman has created one his most memorable characters in one of his strangest novels. It is a beautifully written story.

Old Love by Isaac Bashevis Singer

Old Love

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This classic collection examines the many wisdoms that age brings, and especially the ones that teach us how love.

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

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DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.

February 29, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 29, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Rally-X

Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Platform: Apple ][

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Synergistic Software

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1980?

On February 29, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1980?

On February 29, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1980?

On February 29, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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 February 1980?

February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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