Saturday August 02, 1980: on this day

August 02, 1980 was the 215th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 02, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1980, who was born and died on August 02, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Smokey and the Bandit II, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1980?


August 02, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 215th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1980 can also be written as 8/2/1980 in the US and as 2/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1980:

August 02, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 02, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 02, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:26 pm and setting at 01:39 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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Who was born on August 02, 1980?


Famous people born on August 02, 1980:

  • Nadia Bjorlin
    Nadia Bjorlin

    Nadia bjorlin is an american actress known for her role as chloe lane on the soap opera days of our lives.

  • Dingdong Dantes
    Dingdong Dantes

    Filipino actor, tv presenter, commercial model, and film producer.

  • Youssouf Fofana (killer)

    Youssouf fofana is a convicted killer known for his involvement in the 2006 kidnapping, torture, and murder of ilan halimi.

  • Ivica Banović

    Croatian footballer.

  • Youssouf Fofana

    French criminal gang leader and the self-proclaimed "brain of the barbarians," an anti-semitic group.

  • Aaron Staton

    Actor.

  • Uğur Karlova

    Turkish actor and comedian.

  • Guillaume Lacour
  • Juan Leal
  • Sébastien Meoli
  • Ivan Musardo
  • Carlo Nicoletti
  • Pat Noonan
  • Arismendy Peguero
  • Kaya Peker
  • Adriano Scianca
  • Killian Virviescas
  • Peter Hütter

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 17 days old,

or 2276 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15935 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1980?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1980.

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August 02, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1980:

  • Donald Ogden Stewart
  • Gigi Ballista

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1980:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 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. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
  5. - Shining Star

August 02, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.

August 02, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 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. - Xanadu
  2. - Use It Up And Wear It Out
  3. - Jump To The Beat
  4. - Crying
  5. - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

August 02, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 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 02, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 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. - One In A Million You
  2. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - Backstrokin'
  5. - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

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August 02, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Smokey and the Bandit II

Smokey and the Bandit II

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed, Dom DeLuise

Country: United States of America

The Octagon

The Octagon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Eric Karson

Starring: Chuck Norris, Karen Carlson, Lee Van Cleef, Art Hindle

Country: United States of America

Those Lips, Those Eyes

Those Lips, Those Eyes

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Frank Langella, Glynnis O'Connor, Tom Hulce, Jerry Stiller

Motel Hell

Motel Hell

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Kevin Connor

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

August 02, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Coração Alado

Coração Alado

Release year: 1980

Ridder Ræddik

Ridder Ræddik

Release year: 1980

August 02, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

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Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

Murder In The White House by Margaret Truman

Murder In The White House

By:

A political thriller can't be written better than by the daughter of a president. Murder in the White House is Margaret Truman's debut book in the Capital Crimes Series.

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

Men In Love by Nancy Friday

Men In Love

By:

Men in Love is an extraordinary, masculine story that reveals the truth about what it means to be male in modern America.

August 02, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lords of Karma

Lords of Karma

Platform: Apple II, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Rally-X

Rally-X

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Maze, Driving

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Star Warrior

Star Warrior

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, TRS-80

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Epyx

Phoenix

Phoenix

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 800

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Centuri, Taito (Arcade) Atari (Atari 2600)

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 1980?

On August 02, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1980?

On August 02, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1980?

On August 02, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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history

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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1980 calendar looked like.

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