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October 04, 1980 was the 278th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 04, 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 October 04, 1980, who was born and died on October 04, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. Dostana, directed by Raj Khosla), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 4th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 04, 1980?
- October 04, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 04, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 04, 1980?
- October 04, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 04, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 04, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 04, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 04, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 04, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 04, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 04, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 04, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 04, 1980?
What day of the week was October 04, 1980?
October 04, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 278th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 04, 1980 can also be written as 10/4/1980 in the US and as 4/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 04, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 04, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 04, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 04, 1980 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 05:11 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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Who was born on October 04, 1980?
Famous people born on October 04, 1980:
- Melesa Barber
Olympic gold medalist in the 100m hurdles.
- Shweta Tiwari
Shweta Tiwari is an Indian television actress, best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'.
- Melisssa Hollingsworth
Canadian skeleton racer who competed in the Winter Olympics.
- Matthew Kennedy
American family of distinction, first child of twins joseph patrick and sheila rauch kennedy.
- Jean-Edouard Lipa
Jean-edouard lipa is a french television personality and actor known for his appearance on the reality tv show 'big brother' in france.
- Ludivine Furnon
Ludivine furnon is a french former gymnast known for her innovative and captivating floor routines, which earned her multiple world...
- Tomáš Rosický
Czech footballer.
- Sarah Fisher
American race car driver.
- James Jones
American basketball player.
- Tim Peper
American actor.
- Joseph Kennedy
American celebrity, second-born twin of joseph patrick kennedy (and his wife sheila raunch).
- Joe Kennedy III
Politician.
- Tomas Rosicky
Soccer player.
- Jason Smith
Dancer.
- Daniel Manzano
Bassist.
Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:
![Susan Sarandon]()
Susan SarandonAmerican actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.
![Christoph Waltz]()
Christoph WaltzChristoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...
![Alicia Silverstone]()
Alicia SilverstoneAmerican actress, producer and author.
![Dakota Johnson]()
Dakota JohnsonAmerican celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.
![Julien Clerc]()
Julien ClercFrench chanson and pop singer.
![Liev Schreiber]()
Liev SchreiberHe was an american actor on stage and screen.
![Anne Rice]()
Anne RiceAmerican writer.
![Wendy Makkena]()
Wendy MakkenaAmerican actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.
![Paco León]()
Paco LeónSpanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.
![Melissa Benoist]()
Melissa BenoistAmerican actress and singer.
October 04, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 23 days old,
or 2273 weeks
or 15911 days old,
if you were born on October 04, 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 October 04, 1980?
There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 04, 1980.
October 04, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 04, 1980:
- Stanislawa Walasiewicz
Stanislawa Walasiewicz was a Polish-American track and field athlete who won a gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1932 Summer Olympics.
- Pyotr Masherov
First secretary of the communist party of byelorussia (b. 1918).
- László Szollás
- Umberto Riccobaldi
- Pëtr Mironovič Mašerov
- Sihugo Green
What famous deaths happened on October 4th?
Famous deaths on October 4th:
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![Norman Wisdom]()
Norman WisdomEnglish actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).
![Tom Bell]()
Tom BellEnglish actor on stage and in film (born 1933).
![Jill Bennett]()
Jill BennettActress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.
- Evelean Rembrandt
Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Dreden Rembrandt
Dreden Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter who is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.
- Wildon Rembrandt
Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.
- Arles Rembrandt
A Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt is known for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Janice Joplin
Janice Joplin was an American singer and songwriter who was one of the most successful and influential rock musicians of her era.
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October 04, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 04, 1980:
- World Space Week, 4-10 October
October 04, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 04, 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 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 04, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away
October 04, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 04, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
- Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
- The Jam - Start
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
October 04, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 04, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 04, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
October 04, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 04, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dostana
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Raj Khosla
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra
Times Square
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Allan Moyle
Starring: Tim Curry, Trini Alvarado, Robin Johnson, Peter Coffield
Foolin' Around
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Richard T. Heffron
Starring: Gary Busey, Annette O'Toole, John Calvin, Eddie Albert
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
October 04, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 04, 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:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
Forgive Our Foolish Ways
Release year: 1980
Ashita no Jô 2
Release year: 1980
October 04, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 04, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Fifth Horseman
By: Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre
Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.
The Ninja
By: Eric Van Lustbader
It is a riveting tale of hate and revenge that is as gripping as any story you'll ever read. "NEWS RECORDThis story is about Nicholas Linnear. He's half-Oriental and half-Caucasian. A man trapped between East and West.
Fanny
By: Erica Jong
"A rollicking tale...a tour de force. "--Newsweek Fanny, an infant, is found on the doorstep to a country estate in Wiltshire. Her adoptive parents Lord and Lady raise her to womanhood.
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
October 04, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 04, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Warrior
Compu-Spell
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Galactic Empire
Time Traveler
Who was the US President on October 04, 1980?
On October 04, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1980?
On October 04, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 04, 1980?
On October 04, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 4th?
October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of October. 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 October 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
- 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)
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 October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
