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About January 8th, 1980, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1980 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Elvis Presley, David Bowie
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
- #1 UK song: Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
- Popular movie: Death Watch directed by Bertrand Tavernier
More about January 8th, 1980? See below for more news and curiosities on January 8th, 1980.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1980?
- January 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1980?
- January 08, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1980?
What day of the week was January 08, 1980?
January 08, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1980 can also be written as 1/8/1980 in the US and as 8/1/1980 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 08, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1980 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 11:20 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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Who was born on January 08, 1980?
Famous people born on January 08, 1980:
![Sam Riley]()
Sam RileyEnglish actor and singer.
![Rachel Nichols]()
Rachel NicholsRachel nichols is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'alias', 'g.
- Adam Goodes
Australian rules footballer.
- Helena Karel
Helena karel is a french actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.
- Kemi Adetiba
Nigerian filmmaker known for her work in the movie industry.
- Kemi Makinwa
Bestselling author known for her inspirational books on personal development.
- Lucia Recchia
- Stefano Mauri
- Lee Jung-soo
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 3 days old,
or 2313 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16195 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 08, 1980?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1980.
January 08, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1980:
- John Mauchly
American physicist and co-founder of the first computer company (d. 1980).
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1980:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1980 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
January 08, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 08, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
- Abba - I Have A Dream
- Madness - My Girl
January 08, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.
January 08, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
January 08, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Death Watch
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Bertrand Tavernier
Starring: Romy Schneider, Harvey Keitel, Harry Dean Stanton, Thérèse Liotard
Kali Ghata
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ved Rahi
Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Danny Denzongpa, Aruna Irani
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
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
January 08, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
Anna
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jorge Dorado
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
January 08, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
There'S No Such Place As Far Away
By: Richard Bach
Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.
Smiley'S People
By: John le Carré
The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
The Top Of The Hill
By: Irwin Shaw
Thief, the world-famous author of Rich Man Poor Man and Beggarman has created one his most memorable characters in one of his strangest novels. It is a beautifully written story.
The Americans
By: Alistair Cooke
These talks are selected from Cooke’s radio broadcasts and reveal Cooke's incisive and insightful observations about Watergate, Vietnam and other news events over the past decade.
January 08, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 08, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Windfall
Star Castle
Mystery House
Eamon
Midway Campaign
Who was the US President on January 08, 1980?
On January 08, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1980?
On January 08, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1980?
On January 08, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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 January 1980?
January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
