What happened on Friday August 01, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1980:

• First Female Democratically Elected Head of State Vigdís Finnbogadóttir is elected President of Iceland, making history as the world's first democratically elected female head of state. Her election marks a significant milestone in gender equality and political representation.
• Olympic Marathon Victory Waldemar Cierpinski of East Germany wins the Olympic marathon with an impressive time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 3 seconds, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• Buttevant Rail Disaster A tragic train crash in County Cork, Ireland, results in the death of 18 people, highlighting the importance of railway safety and infrastructure maintenance.
• Olympic High Jump Record Gerd Wessig of East Germany sets a new high jump record during the 1980 Olympic Games, demonstrating remarkable athletic skill and pushing the boundaries of human physical achievement.
• Cinemax Launched Cinemax is inaugurated in the United States as a premium cable network focused exclusively on films, operated by Home Box Office (HBO), expanding entertainment options for viewers.

Events in 1980

August 01, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1980

August 01, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1980 can also be written as 8/1/1980 in the US and as 1/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1980:

• Sylvain Armand

  Professional French footballer who played as a defender, primarily for Rennes in Ligue 1 during his career.

• Romain Barras

  French decathlete who competed at high levels in multi-event track and field competitions.

• Mouloud Achour
• Pénélope Leprevost
• Oluchi Onweagba

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1980:

• Strother Martin

  Iconic character actor known for memorable roles in classic Western films, particularly famous for his distinctive voice and supporting...

• Patrick Depailler

  Patrick Depailler was a talented French Formula One racing driver who competed in 95 world championship grands prix, making his debut on...

• Michele Genovese
• Vincenzo Bianco
• Frode Sørensen
• Clare West

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

August 01, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

August 01, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

1. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
2. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 01, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:51 pm and setting at 12:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1980

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Someone born on August 01, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 13 days old,

or 2336 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16357 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1980?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1980.

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