What happened on Monday August 04, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 04, 1980:

• Susan G. Komen's Legacy Begins Susan G. Komen, a 36-year-old American model, passed away from breast cancer. In a profound act of love and commitment, her sister Nancy Goodman Brinker founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in her memory, which would become a pivotal organization in breast cancer research and awareness.
• John Lennon and Yoko Ono Begin Recording Double Fantasy John Lennon and Yoko Ono started recording their collaborative album 'Double Fantasy', which would become Lennon's final studio album before his tragic assassination in December of the same year.
• Hurricane Allen Devastates Haiti Hurricane Allen swept across Haiti in a catastrophic event, causing massive destruction and loss of life. Initially reported with 80 fatalities, the death toll was tragically revised to 220 after officials discovered 140 additional bodies buried in mudslides. The hurricane's intense impact highlighted the vulnerability of Haiti to extreme weather events.
• Ford Pinto Production Ends The Ford Motor Company of Canada concluded production of the Ford Pinto compact car at its St. Thomas, Ontario plant. This marked the end of a controversial vehicle model known for its design flaws and safety concerns that had significant public and legal implications throughout the 1970s.
• Seattle Mariners Management Change The Seattle Mariners baseball team made a managerial change, replacing Darrell Johnson with Maury Wills as the team's manager.

Events in 1980

August 04, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 04, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1980 can also be written as 8/4/1980 in the US and as 4/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 04, 1980:

• Iva Straková

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Famous people died on August 04, 1980:

• Duke Pearson

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• Willis D. Crittenberger

Famous people who died in 1980

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August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
5. Christopher Cross - Sailing

August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 04, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
5. George Benson - Give Me The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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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 04, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 04, 1980 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 03:51 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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Someone born on August 04, 1980 is:

44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 19 days old,

or 2333 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1980?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 04, 1980.

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