Saturday February 02, 1980: on this day

February 02, 1980 was the 33rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 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 February 02, 1980, who was born and died on February 02, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 02, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears, directed by Vladimir Menshov), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 02, 1980?


February 02, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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February 02, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 1980:

  • (to february 3) new mexico state penitentiary inmates riot; 33 are killed and more than 100 injured.
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  • February 3 ampndash the new mexico state penitentiary riot takes place 33 inmates are killed and more than 100 inmates injured.
  • Reports surface that the fbi is targeting allegedly corrupt congressmen in the abscam operation.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 02, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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 February 2nd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on February 02, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:55 pm and setting at 08:24 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 02, 1980?


Famous people born on February 02, 1980:

  • Alonia Jones

    Olympic gold medalist in hurdles.

  • Goran Vojnović

    Slovenian novelist known for his insightful storytelling.

  • Zhang Jingchu

    Chinese actress.

  • Charline Vanhoenacker

    Belgian journalist known for her work on radio and television.

  • Oleguer Presas

    Spanish football player.

  • Teddy Hart

    Actor (3 men on horses), dies at 73.

  • Angela Finger-Erben

    German television presenter.

  • Radric Davis

    American rapper.

  • Florent Balmont
  • Eugene Perelshteyn
  • Juan Mercier
  • Nina Zilli
  • Eduardo Francisco de Silva Neto
  • Lionel Bah
  • Annicet Bitoumbou
  • Florin Bratu
  • James Chamanga

Whose famous birthday is on February 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 2nd:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton

    Gemma arterton is a british actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as 'quantum of solace' and 'prince of persia: the sands of...

  • David Jason
    David Jason

    British comedian, jason is featured on tv's "open all hours" and the "only fools and horses" tv series.

  • Jascha Heifetz
    Jascha Heifetz

    Lithuanian-american musician, who was world-famous for his solo playing with all the great orchestras around the globe.

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Ina Garten
    Ina Garten

    American tv personality and author.

  • Abba Eban
    Abba Eban

    Israeli politician and diplomat, as well as a scholar of hebrew and arabic languages.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jennifer Westfeldt
    Jennifer Westfeldt

    American screenwriter and actress.

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


You are 44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 17 days old,

or 2302 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16117 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 02, 1980?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 02, 1980:

  • William Howard Stein

    American biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1911).

  • Hanna Rovina

    Israeli actress.

  • Paolo Chini
  • Herberts Gubiņš
  • William Stein
  • Giovanni Baccaglini
  • Ray Heindorf
  • Joseph Fontanet

What famous deaths happened on February 2nd?

Famous deaths on February 2nd:

  • Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in...

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie

    British-american actress.

  • Barry Morse
    Barry Morse

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1918).

  • Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence

    Donald pleasence was an english actor known for his role as dr.

  • Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott

    Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

  • Vijay Arora
    Vijay Arora

    Indian actor in television and film (born 1944).

  • Bert Parks
    Bert Parks

    American actor, singer, television personality; miss america telecast presenter (b. 1914).

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


Holidays on February 02, 1980:

  • Ancient Latvia - Veja Diena observed.
  • St. Adelbald
  • Catholicism - Candlemas, The Presentation of the Lord, The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, World Day for Consecrated Life (also February 3 in the United States).
  • United States and Canada - Groundhog Day.
  • Scotland - A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas).
  • Paganism - Imbolc (in northern hemisphere), Lughnasadh (in southern hemisphere).
  • Czech Republic - Hromnice.
  • St. Cornelius
  • France - CrOpe Day.

Observances on February 02, 1980:

  • World Wetlands Day
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February 02, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Coward Of The County
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

February 02, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 02, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 28th and February 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - The Second Time Around
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - Forever Mine
  5. - Do You Love What You Feel

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

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

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Vladimir Menshov

Starring: Vera Alentova, Aleksey Batalov, Irina Muravyova, Raisa Ryazanova

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

Agency

Agency

Release year: 1980

Directed by: George Kaczender

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Lee Majors, Valerie Perrine, Alexandra Stewart

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

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

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

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.

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 …

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

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.

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

The Dead Zone

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

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

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Sengoku Ninja Tai

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Data East

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

Boxing

Boxing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Activision

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on February 02, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 02, 1980?

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

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What is special about February 2nd?

February 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Moro conflict: patikul and sulu shootout: five soldiers, three militants, and several other people were killed in an attack in patikul (sulu), in the philippines.
  • 2018 - Relations china-united kingdom: in the midst of perceived erosion in freedoms in hong kong and britain, prime minister theresa may ends a three-day visit in china. it is estimated that there were ps9 billion worth of trade agreements.
  • 2017 - Relations between georgia and the european union: the european parliament unanimously approved visa-free schengen for georgia.

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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.

Discover how February 1980 calendar looked like.

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