Friday August 01, 1980: on this day

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

Here's what happened on August 01, 1980:

• Waldemar cierpinski wins 19th olympics marathon (2:11:03
• Gerd wessig of east germany sets the high jump record.
• Buttevant rail disaster kills 18 and injures dozens of train passengers in ireland.
• Vigdis finnbogadottir becomes the first democratically elected female head of state
• Vigdís finnbogadóttir is elected president of iceland and becomes the world's first democratically elected female head of state.
• A train crash kills 18 people in county cork, ireland.

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 Last Quarter.

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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Famous people born on August 01, 1980:

• Bomani Jones

  Bomani Jones is an American sports journalist, television personality, and radio host.

• Chukwuma Okorie

  Chukwuma Okorie is a Nigerian photographer whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, showcasing the beauty and...

• Meral Şahin

  Meral Şahin is a Turkish astronomer who has made significant contributions to the study of exoplanets.

• Coulton Blythe

  American journalist and author specializing in investigative reporting.

• Anie Eriksson

  Anie Eriksson is a Swedish politician who has served as a member of the Riksdag since 2014.

• Sylvain Armand

  French professional footballer, currently playing as a defender at rennes in france's ligue 1..

• Romain Barras

  French decathlete.

• Malyn Oceanographer

  Malyn Oceanographer is a leading oceanographer who has specialized in the study of ocean currents and their impact on global climate...

• Esteban Paredes

  Chilean footballer.

• Mancini

  Brazilian footballer.

• Oluchi

  Nigerian model.

• Bryan Fisher

  English-american actor.

• Krisztina Zur

  Hungarian-american canoe racer.

• Mouloud Achour
• Pénélope Leprevost
• Oluchi Onweagba
• Djamila Ribeiro
• Asjha Jones

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

• Jason Momoa

  Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

• Sam Mendes

  British film and stage director.

• Meena Kumari

  Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

• Giancarlo Giannini

  He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

• Chuck D

  American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

• Demián Bichir

  Mexican-american producer and actor.

• Nathalie Delon

  Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

• David Wain

  American screenwriter and actor.

• Geoffrey Holder

  Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

• Kris Holden-Ried

  Canadian actor.

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

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

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

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

Famous people died on August 01, 1980:

• Strother Martin

  American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

• Axten Blackwood

  Axten Blackwood was a pioneering chemist who made significant advancements in the field of organic synthesis.

• Patrick Depailler

  French race car driver, who was a participant in 95 world championship formula one grands prix.

• Tibor Hajas

  Tibor Hajas was a Hungarian performance artist who explored themes of the body, violence, and social issues.

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

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

• Wilford Brimley

  Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

• Frances Farmer

  American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

• Cilla Black

  British tv host and singer.

• Eva Bartok

  Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

• Florence Eldridge

  Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

• Pola Negri

  Polish-american actress.

• Corazon Aquino

  Aristocratic filipino family.

• Vickii Carr

  Popular American singer known for hits like 'It Must Be Him'.

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Holidays on August 01, 1980:

• Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
• Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
• St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
• Angola - Armed Forces Day
• Switzerland - National Day
• Benin - National Day
• Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
• Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
• Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
• People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1980:

• World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]

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.

August 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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.

August 01, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 01, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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