What happened on Sunday January 06, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1980:

• Global Positioning System Time Epoch Begins The Global Positioning System (GPS) time epoch officially commenced at 00:00 UTC, marking a pivotal moment in satellite navigation technology that would revolutionize global positioning and tracking systems.
• Assassination of Sicilian President by Mafia Piersanti Mattarella, the President of Sicily, was assassinated by Mafia operatives, marking a significant moment in Italy's struggle against organized crime. This event highlighted the deep-rooted influence of the Mafia in Sicilian political structures.
• Chrysler Corporation Bailout U.S. President Jimmy Carter authorized critical legislation to bail out the struggling Chrysler Corporation, a significant intervention to prevent the collapse of a major American automotive manufacturer and protect thousands of jobs.
• NHL Record: Philadelphia Flyers Unbeaten Streak The Philadelphia Flyers set a remarkable NHL record by going 35 consecutive games without a defeat, demonstrating exceptional team performance and consistency in professional ice hockey.

Events in 1980

January 06, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1980

January 06, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 27
• Los Angeles Rams - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 9 - 0

January 06, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 6th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1980 can also be written as 1/6/1980 in the US and as 6/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people died on January 06, 1980:

• Piersanti Mattarella
• Raymond Mays
• Nicanor Villalta

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 6th

January 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 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 06, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 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 06, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 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 6th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 10:23 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 06, 1980 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 17 days old,

or 2363 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16544 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1980?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 06, 1980.

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