What happened on Saturday January 05, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 05, 1980:

• Iranian Civilian Casualties During Political Unrest In early January 1980, significant political tensions erupted in Iran, resulting in violent riots against Ayatollah Khomeini's authoritarian governance. At least 29 Iranian civilians were killed during widespread unrest in multiple cities including Bandar Lengeh, Tabriz, and Qom. The conflict primarily involved confrontations between Sunni Muslims and the ruling Shi'ite Muslim faction, highlighting the deep sectarian divisions within Iranian society during the early stages of the Islamic Revolution.
• Iranian Civilian Casualties During Political Unrest In early January 1980, significant political tensions erupted in Iran, resulting in violent riots against Ayatollah Khomeini's authoritarian governance. At least 29 Iranian civilians were killed during widespread unrest in multiple cities including Bandar Lengeh, Tabriz, and Qom. The conflict primarily involved confrontations between Sunni Muslims and the ruling Shi'ite Muslim faction, highlighting the deep sectarian divisions within Iranian society during the early stages of the Islamic Revolution.
• Iranian Civilian Casualties During Political Unrest In early January 1980, significant political tensions erupted in Iran, resulting in violent riots against Ayatollah Khomeini's authoritarian governance. At least 29 Iranian civilians were killed during widespread unrest in multiple cities including Bandar Lengeh, Tabriz, and Qom. The conflict primarily involved confrontations between Sunni Muslims and the ruling Shi'ite Muslim faction, highlighting the deep sectarian divisions within Iranian society during the early stages of the Islamic Revolution.
• Fatal Shark Attack on Chilean Diver On January 5, 1980, José Larenas Miranda tragically lost his life in a fatal shark encounter while hookah diving for abalones near Punta Negra, close to Pichidangui, Chile. This rare and devastating incident underscores the inherent risks faced by marine workers and divers in coastal environments.
• Fatal Shark Attack on Chilean Diver On January 5, 1980, José Larenas Miranda tragically lost his life in a fatal shark encounter while hookah diving for abalones near Punta Negra, close to Pichidangui, Chile. This rare and devastating incident underscores the inherent risks faced by marine workers and divers in coastal environments.
• Fatal Shark Attack on Chilean Diver On January 5, 1980, José Larenas Miranda tragically lost his life in a fatal shark encounter while hookah diving for abalones near Punta Negra, close to Pichidangui, Chile. This rare and devastating incident underscores the inherent risks faced by marine workers and divers in coastal environments.

Events in 1980

January 05, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 05, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 05, 1980

January 05, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 5th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1980 can also be written as 1/5/1980 in the US and as 5/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 05, 1980:

• Oscar Isaac

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• Santiago Ventura

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 5th

Famous people died on January 05, 1980:

• Giuseppe De Marco

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Famous people who died on January 5th

January 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 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 05, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 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 05, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 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 5th is Capricorn.

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January 05, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 05, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 09:53 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 05, 1980 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 9 days old,

or 2366 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 05, 1980?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 05, 1980.

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