Sunday June 08, 1980: on this day

June 08, 1980 was the 160th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 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 June 08, 1980, who was born and died on June 08, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.), movies (e.g. The Blues Brothers, directed by John Landis), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 08, 1980?


June 08, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 160th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1980 can also be written as 6/8/1980 in the US and as 8/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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June 08, 1980: What happened on that day?


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June 08, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 04:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Who was born on June 08, 1980?


Famous people born on June 08, 1980:

  • Shannia Williams

    Former world No.

  • Hayes Davenport

    Hayes Davenport is a journalist and writer who has contributed to various publications.

  • Roxy Jacenko

    Australian entrepreneur known for founding Sweaty Betty PR.

  • Revanth Anumula

    Indian politician associated with the Telugu Desam Party.

  • Gustavo Manduca

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Jamie Spencer

    Irish jockey.

  • Sonia Bompastor
  • Sergio Mantecón

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna margulies is an american actress best known for her roles in the television series er and the good wife.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

  • Scott Adams
    Scott Adams

    American cartoonist and creator of dilbert, one the most popular syndicated comic strips ever.

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


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 11 days old,

or 2284 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15990 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 08, 1980?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 08, 1980:

  • Ernst Busch

    German stage actor, singer and socialist; leading interpreter for roles created by dramatist bertolt brecht; tortured in the wwii by the...

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Janthony Bourdain

    Janthony Bourdain was a renowned American chef, author, and television personality who explored the world's cuisines and cultures.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Beatrice Portinari

    Beatrice Portinari was the muse of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

  • Thomos Paine

    Author of 'Common Sense' and a key figure in the American Revolution.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Edith Finch

    Edith Finch was a British novelist best known for her novels 'The Pursuit of Love' and 'Love in a Cold Climate'.

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


Holidays on June 08, 1980:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1980:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 2nd and June 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 2nd and June 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Funkytown youtube
  2. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  3. - Coming Up
  4. - Biggest Part Of Me
  5. - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 2nd and June 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crying
  2. - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
  3. - Funky Town
  4. - Back Together Again
  5. - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 2nd and June 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get Serious
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Sweet Sensation
  4. - Shining Star
  5. - Lady

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

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

The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Landis

Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, John Candy

Country: United States of America

Brubaker

Brubaker

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: Robert Redford, Yaphet Kotto, Morgan Freeman, Jane Alexander

Country: United States of America

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels

Country: United States of America

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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

The Stockard Channing Show

The Stockard Channing Show

Release year: 1980

Directed by: *

Vakáción a Mézga-család

Vakáción a Mézga-család

Release year: 1980

Starring: Endre Harkányi, Ilona Györi, Margit Földessy, Péter Geszti

Country: Hungary

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

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

No Love Lost by Helen Van Slyke

No Love Lost

By:

NO LOVE LOST is Helen Van Slyke at its best: A wonderful family story that spans three generations of extraordinarily different wives. Written with Van Slyke’s keen understanding of the human condition, this is Helen Van Slyke at their best.

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

By:

This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

By:

DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.

Innocent Blood by P.D. James

Innocent Blood

By:

Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.

Who'S On First by William F. Buckley Jr

Who'S On First

By:

Tucker's Last Stand and Stained Glass are the stories of Tucker Oakes, the celebrated author. This chilling tale is set against the backdrop the Cold War Space Race. Blackford Oakes leads a mission to kidnap two Russian scientists who are …

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

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

Space Monster (Videopac)

Space Monster (Videopac)

Platform: Odyssey²/Videopac

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Philips

Network

Network

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Edu-Ware

King & Balloon

King & Balloon

Platform: Arcade, MSX

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA GamePlan

Skiing

Skiing

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sport

Publisher: Activision

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

Platform: Apple II, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, DOS, TRS-80, CP/M, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Avalon Hill

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Who was the US President on June 08, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1980?

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

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What is special about June 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1980?

June 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1980 calendar looked like.

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