What happened on Saturday March 08, 1980?

Here's what happened on March 08, 1980:

• Iran-Iraq Diplomatic Rupture Iran officially broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Iraq, recalling its ambassador from Baghdad and expelling Iraq's ambassador from Tehran. This diplomatic tension marked an escalating conflict between the two countries, which would soon develop into the Iran-Iraq War.
• First Soviet Rock Music Festival The inaugural rock music festival in the Soviet Union commenced, representing a significant cultural moment that challenged the traditional artistic restrictions of the Soviet regime. This event symbolized a gradual cultural opening and youth rebellion against strict cultural norms.
• US Nuclear Test in Nevada The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing programs.
• Cricket Match Highlights at Faisalabad In a notable cricket match at Faisalabad, Greg Chappell scored 235 runs and Yallop contributed 172, creating a significant 217-run partnership.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Mar. 08, 1980

Newspapers from Mar. 08, 1980

March 08, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 68th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1980 can also be written as 3/8/1980 in the US and as 8/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
3. Dan Fogelberg - Longer
4. Andy Gibb - Desire
5. Donna Summer - On The Radio

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful
2. Blondie - Atomic
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Marti Webb - Take That Look Off Your Face
5. The Vapors - Turning Japanese

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the music chart for the week March 3rd and March 9th.

1. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
4. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
5. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 08, 1980 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 10:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on March 08, 1980

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Someone born on March 08, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 6 days old,

or 2357 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16503 days old,

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

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 8th 2026.

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

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

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