What happened on Sunday July 06, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 06, 1980:

• London Transit System Suicide Bomb Attacks A coordinated terrorist attack struck the London transit system, resulting in 39 fatalities and over 700 injuries. This tragic event highlighted the growing threat of terrorism and had significant implications for urban security and counterterrorism strategies.
• Birth of Pau Gasol Pau Gasol, a renowned Spanish professional basketball player, was born in Barcelona, Spain. He would later become a two-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and a key figure in international basketball, representing Spain in multiple Olympic Games.
• Steve Carlton Sets Strikeout Record Legendary left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton achieved a remarkable milestone, recording the most strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher with a 14-4 record. Carlton, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era.
• Amy Alcott Wins LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic Professional golfer Amy Alcott secured victory at the LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a prominent female golfer during the early 1980s. Alcott was known for her consistent performance and would later be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jul. 06, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 06, 1980

July 06, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 188th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1980 can also be written as 7/6/1980 in the US and as 6/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 06, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 06, 1980:

• Pau Gasol

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• Eva Green

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• Leandro Rivera

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 6th

Famous people died on July 06, 1980:

• Bayard Taylor Horton
• Augusto Talamona

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
4. Bette Midler - The Rose
5. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

July 06, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
4. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
5. Change - A Lover's Holiday

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 06, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 06, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:23 am and setting at 03:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Someone born on July 06, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 8 days old,

or 2340 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16383 days old,

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

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 6th 2025.

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

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

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