Friday August 08, 1980: on this day

August 08, 1980 was the 221st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 08, 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 August 08, 1980, who was born and died on August 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. Battle Creek Brawl, directed by Robert Clouse), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1980?


August 08, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 221st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1980 can also be written as 8/8/1980 in the US and as 8/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

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August 08, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1980:

  • Lbv conference center and club lake villas open
  • The central hotel fire, bundoran occurs in ireland.

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August 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 07:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Who was born on August 08, 1980?


Famous people born on August 08, 1980:

  • Michael Urie
    Michael Urie

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Seba Choi

    Recognized for advancements in observational astronomy and astrophysics.

  • Sabine Klaschka

    German tennis player.

  • Diego Markwell

    Dutch baseball player.

  • Pat Noonan

    American soccer player.

  • Jack Cassel

    American baseball player.

  • Craig Breslow

    American baseball pitcher and executive.

  • Denisse Guerrero

    Mexican singer-songwriter (belanova).

  • Shayna Baszler

    American mixed martial artist and wrestler.

  • Mike Hindert

    American singer/bass player (the bravery).

  • Mama Natural

    Youtube star.

  • Luca Agamennoni
  • Roberto Moncalvo
  • Victor Sintes

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 19 days old,

or 2281 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15968 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 August 08, 1980?

There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1980.

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August 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1980:

  • Paul Triquet

    Canadian general, victoria cross recipient (d. 1980).

  • Aga Yahya Khan

    At 63, a pakistani politician/military dies.

  • Jacqueline Cochrane

    Us pilot/1st female faster that sound, dies aged 70.

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 8th

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August 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1980:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
  3. - Little Jeannie
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  5. - Sailing youtube

August 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 08, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - One In A Million You
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  5. - Give Me The Night

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August 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Battle Creek Brawl

Battle Creek Brawl

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Jackie Chan, Kristine DeBell, José Ferrer, Mako

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

Contamination

Contamination

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

Starring: Carlo Monni, Gisela Hahn, Marino Masé, Carlo De Mejo, Ian McCulloch, Siegfried Rauch, Louise Marleau

Country: Italy

August 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Games People Play

Games People Play

Release year: 1980

Mortimer's Patch

Mortimer's Patch

Release year: 1980

August 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

War Within And Without by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler

The Third Wave

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The Third Wave is a remarkable reflection of the devastating changes that are sweeping our planet. The Third Wave's comprehensive synthesis sheds new light on the dramatic changes in our world and on the new forms of family and marriage.

Sins Of The Fathers by Susan Howatch

Sins Of The Fathers

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"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.

The Devil'S Alternative by Frederick Forsyth

The Devil'S Alternative

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Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:

The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss

The Spike

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The Spike

August 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure

Platform: Apple ][

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Synergistic Software

Fishing Derby

Fishing Derby

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports (fishing)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1980?

On August 08, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1980?

On August 08, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1980?

On August 08, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. 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 August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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history

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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1980 calendar looked like.

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