What happened on Saturday October 04, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1980:

• PRINSENDAM Ocean Liner Fire and Dramatic Rescue On October 4, 1980, the Dutch cruise liner PRINSENDAM experienced a catastrophic engine room fire that forced all 519 passengers and crew to abandon ship. In a remarkable maritime rescue operation, multiple international rescue services including the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, and Royal Canadian Armed Forces collaborated to save all lives under extremely challenging conditions. The rescue took place in treacherous Arctic seas with 12 to 15 foot waves and winds ranging 25 to 30 knots, making the operation a testament to international maritime cooperation and rescue capabilities.
• Tomas Rosicky - Czech Football Player Tomas Rosicky, a notable Czech footballer, was born on October 4, 1980. He would later become a prominent midfielder known for his technical skills and play for clubs like Sparta Prague, Borussia Dortmund, and Arsenal.
• Kristina Lenko - Canadian Ice Skating Champion Kristina Lenko, a Canadian champion ice skater, was born on October 4, 1980. Her birth marks the beginning of what would potentially be a notable career in competitive figure skating.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 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 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1980:

• Tomáš Rosický

  Renowned Czech footballer who played for top clubs like Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, and was a key player for the Czech national team.

• Joe Kennedy III

  American politician from the prominent Kennedy family, who served as a U.S.

• Matthew Kennedy

  Member of the prominent Kennedy family, first child of twins Joseph Patrick and Sheila Rauch Kennedy, grandson of Robert and Ethel Kennedy.

• Sarah Fisher

  Professional American race car driver who competed in the IndyCar Series and was one of the most successful female drivers in the sport.

• Ludivine Furnon

  French former gymnast renowned for her innovative and captivating floor routines, who earned multiple world championship titles.

• Mikele Barber
• James Jones (basketball)
• Brian Jackson
• Natal'ja Korostelëva
• Ahmed Madouni
• Torsten Mattuschka
• Nick Mohammed
• Iuliana Nucu
• Lucian Piane
• Matthew Rauch
• Cristian Javier Simari Birkner

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1980:

• Pëtr Mironovič Mašerov
• Umberto Riccobaldi

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 4th

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.

1. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. George Benson - Give Me The Night
5. 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.

1. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
2. Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
3. The Jam - Start
4. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
5. 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 music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.

1. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
2. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
3. George Benson - Give Me The Night
4. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
5. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1980 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on October 04, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 10 days old,

or 2327 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16293 days old,

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

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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

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

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