What happened on Tuesday July 08, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1980:

• Aeroflot Flight 4225 Disaster A tragic aviation accident occurred when Aeroflot Flight 4225 crashed near Almaty International Airport in the Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic, resulting in the death of all 166 people on board. This devastating incident highlighted the aviation safety challenges of the era.
• Labor Strikes in Lublin, Poland A significant wave of strikes began in Lublin, Poland, reflecting the growing labor unrest and social tensions in the Eastern Bloc during this period. These strikes were part of the broader movement that would eventually lead to significant political changes.
• 51st MLB All-Star Game The National League defeated the American League 4-2 in the 51st Major League Baseball All-Star Game, held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. This annual showcase of baseball's top talent drew significant attention from sports fans.
• Pope John Paul II's Brazil Visit Tragedy During Pope John Paul II's visit to Brazil, a crowd-related tragedy occurred where seven people were crushed to death. This incident highlighted the immense popularity of the Pope and the challenges of managing large public gatherings.
• Ken Griffey Wins All-Star MVP Ken Griffey of the Cincinnati Reds was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 51st MLB All-Star Game, a notable achievement in his early baseball career.
• Birth of Robbie Keane Robbie Keane, a prominent Irish football player, was born. He would later become one of Ireland's most celebrated footballers, known for his prolific goal-scoring ability and international career.
• Zimbabwe Recognizes SADR Zimbabwe officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move that reflected the complex geopolitical landscape of post-colonial Africa and the ongoing Western Sahara conflict.

Events in 1980

July 08, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1980

July 08, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 190th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1980 can also be written as 7/8/1980 in the US and as 8/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1980:

• Robbie Keane

  Prolific Irish footballer who was a legendary striker for multiple clubs including Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and the Republic of Ireland...

• Kate Groombridge

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1980 was Coming Up by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
3. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
4. Bette Midler - The Rose
5. Elton John - Little Jeannie

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 7th and July 13th.

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. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
5. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th 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 08, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:38 am and setting at 05:59 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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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1980

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Someone born on July 08, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 6 days old,

or 2340 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16381 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1980?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 08, 1980.

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