What happened on Friday October 03, 1980?

About October 3rd, 1980, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 1980 Housing Act was enacted, introducing significant provisions and reforms to housing policy in the United States. This legislation aimed to address housing challenges and improve housing accessibility and standards.
  • Day of the week: October 3rd, 1980 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Another One Bites The Dust by Queen
  • #1 UK song: Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie
  • Popular movie: Inferno directed by Ron Howard

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October 03, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 1980:

  • 1980 Housing Act Implementation The 1980 Housing Act was enacted, introducing significant provisions and reforms to housing policy in the United States. This legislation aimed to address housing challenges and improve housing accessibility and standards.
  • Synagogue Attack in Paris A tragic terrorist attack occurred at a synagogue in Paris, resulting in 4 fatalities. This event highlights the ongoing tensions and antisemitic violence in Europe during this period.
  • The Police Release Zenyattà Mondatta The English rock band The Police released their third studio album, Zenyattà Mondatta, marking another milestone in their influential new wave and rock music career. The album features hit singles and continues the band's global musical success.

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

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What day of the week was October 03, 1980?


October 03, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 277th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1980 can also be written as 10/3/1980 in the US and as 3/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 03, 1980?


Famous people born on October 03, 1980:

  • Danny O'Donoghue

    Lead singer of the popular Irish pop rock band The Script, known for hit songs like 'Breakeven' and 'Hall of Fame'.

  • Anquan Boldin

    NFL wide receiver who played for the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers, known for his physical playing style.

  • Lindsey Kelk

    Bestselling novelist and journalist known for her chick-lit novels and travel writing, particularly her popular 'I Heart' book series.

  • Rubén Ochandiano

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October 03, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1980:

  • Friedrich Karm

    Estonian footballer (b. 1907).

  • Gustav Wagner
  • Filippo Scelzo
  • Armand Swartenbroeks
  • Jerzy Żurawlew

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October 03, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 03, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust youtube
  2. - All Out Of Love youtube
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - Give Me The Night youtube
  5. - Drivin' My Life Away youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

  1. - Feels Like I'm In Love youtube
  2. - One Day I'll Fly Away youtube
  3. - Start youtube
  4. - Ashes To Ashes youtube
  5. - Don't Stand So Close To Me youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

  1. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  2. - Another One Bites The Dust
  3. - Give Me The Night youtube
  4. - Wide Receiver (Part I)
  5. - More Bounch To The Ounce
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October 03, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd is Libra.

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

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

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October 03, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 03, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 04:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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How old is someone born on October 03, 1980?


Someone born on October 03, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 11 days old,

or 2327 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16294 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 3rd 2025.

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

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