What happened on Sunday June 01, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 01, 1980:

• CNN Launches 24-Hour News Network The Cable News Network (CNN) begins broadcasting from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, marking a revolutionary moment in television news by introducing the world's first 24-hour continuous news channel.
• ANC Attacks Sasol Oil Installations The African National Congress (ANC) conducts a strategic attack on Sasol oil installations in South Africa, escalating resistance against the apartheid regime.
• Rioting at Cuban Refugee Center Tensions escalate as rioting breaks out at the Cuban refugee center located at Fort Chaffee, highlighting the complex immigration challenges of the era.
• Barbra Streisand ACLU Benefit Renowned singer and actress Barbra Streisand appears at an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Benefit in California, supporting civil rights causes.
• Dodgers Home Run Milestone Steve Garvey hits the 7,000th home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking a significant moment in the team's baseball history.
• Oliver James Birth Oliver James, a notable British actor, is born, who would later contribute to the entertainment industry.
• Asteroid Discovery Astronomer H. Debehogne discovers two asteroids: #2543 Machado and #3411, contributing to astronomical research.
• Beth Daniel Wins Golf Championship Professional golfer Beth Daniel wins the LPGA Golden Lights Golf Championship, advancing her career in women's professional golf.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 01, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 01, 1980

June 01, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 01, 1980 can also be written as 6/1/1980 in the US and as 1/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 01, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 01, 1980:

• Damien Fahey

  American television and radio personality known for hosting MTV's Total Request Live (TRL) after Carson Daly.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 1st

Famous people died on June 01, 1980:

• Arthur Nielsen

  American businessman, founded the acnielsen company (b. 1897).

• Rube Marquard
• Giulio Masseroni

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 01, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Blondie - Call Me
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 01, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 01, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Whispers - Lady
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 1st is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 01, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 08:54 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on June 01, 1980

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Someone born on June 01, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 13 days old,

or 2345 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16418 days old,

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

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 1st 2025.

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

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

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