What happened on Thursday January 03, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 03, 1980:

• Political Upheaval in El Salvador A major political transition occurred in El Salvador as the Revolutionary Government Junta (JRG) collapsed. Two of three civilian members resigned, leaving the country under military control. This marked a critical moment in El Salvador's complex political landscape, with significant implications for the country's governance and potential future conflicts.
• Francisco de Sá Carneiro Becomes Portuguese Prime Minister Francisco de Sá Carneiro assumed the role of Prime Minister of Portugal after his Social Democratic Party won 128 of 250 parliamentary seats in the December 2 election, succeeding Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo and signaling a shift in Portuguese political leadership.
• Gold Reaches Record Price Gold prices hit a record high of US$634 per ounce, reflecting significant economic volatility and investor uncertainty during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
• Ottis Anderson Wins NFL Rookie Honors Ottis Anderson, running back for the St. Louis Cardinals, made NFL history by becoming the first NFC player to win both UPI Player and Rookie of the Year Awards, setting a new rookie rushing record.
• Liya Kebede, Ethiopian Model and Actress Born Liya Kebede, a prominent Ethiopian model, actress, and humanitarian, was born on this date. She would later become an international fashion icon and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for maternal health.

Events in 1980

January 03, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 03, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 03, 1980

January 03, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1980 can also be written as 1/3/1980 in the US and as 3/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 03, 1980:

• Bryan Clay

  Bryan Clay is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion in decathlon, considered one of the greatest multi-event athletes of his...

• Angela Ruggiero

  Angela Ruggiero is a pioneering female ice hockey player who won four Olympic medals, including gold in 1998, and was inducted into the...

• Willy Rovelli
• Frauke Dirickx
• Andy Furtado
• Necati Ateş
• Héctor Romero
• Mariángel Ruiz
• Mads Skjærvold
• Genādijs Soloņicins
• David Tyree
• Corinna Ulcigrai
• Mary Wineberg
• Irmantas Zelmikas
• Emil Jula
• Federico Luzzi
• Federico Insúa
• Kurt Vile
• Raoul Kouakou

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 3rd

Famous people died on January 03, 1980:

• Joy Adamson

  Austrian-born kenyan painter, author, (d. 1980).

• George Sutherland Fraser

  Scottish poet and academic known for his contributions to mid-20th century literature, with a significant body of work during the post-war...

• Lucien Buysse

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 3rd

January 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1980 was Please Don't Go by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
2. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
4. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
5. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time

January 03, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. Abba - Super Trouper
5. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket

January 03, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 03, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 03, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 08:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Someone born on January 03, 1980 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 11 days old,

or 2366 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16568 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 1980?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 03, 1980.

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