What happened on Wednesday October 08, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1980:

• Holmes Defeats Ali in Heavyweight Title Bout In a poignant moment in boxing history, Larry Holmes defeats Muhammad Ali via technical knockout in the 10th round of their World Boxing Council heavyweight title match in Las Vegas, marking the end of Ali's illustrious boxing career.
• Iraqi Missile Attack on Iranian City Iraq launches a devastating missile attack on the Iranian city of Dizful, killing over 150 civilians using Soviet-made Frog-7 missiles, escalating tensions during the Iran-Iraq War.
• Michael Myers Expelled from Congress U.S. Representative Michael Myers becomes the first congressman since 1861 to be expelled from the House of Representatives after being caught accepting a $50,000 bribe during the Abscam sting operation, highlighting congressional ethics and corruption.
• USSR and Syria Forge Peace Treaty The Soviet Union and Syria sign a diplomatic peace treaty, reinforcing their strategic alliance during the Cold War era and highlighting the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East.
• Bob Marley's Health Crisis Reggae legend Bob Marley collapses during a performance and is urgently transported to Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York, signaling a serious health concern for the iconic musician.
• Shipwrecks from Battle of Actium Discovered Greek archaeologists locate shipwrecks from the historic Battle of Actium, a pivotal naval engagement from 31 BCE that determined the fate of the Roman Republic, providing unprecedented insights into ancient maritime warfare.
• British Leyland Launches Mini Metro British Leyland introduces the Mini Metro, a compact car designed to compete with foreign imports and revitalize the British automotive industry during a challenging economic period.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1980

October 08, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1980 can also be written as 10/8/1980 in the US and as 8/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1980:

• Nick Cannon

  Nick Cannon is a multi-talented entertainer known for his successful career in comedy, acting, hosting, and music.

• Mike Mizanin

  Mike Mizanin is a professional wrestler known for his performances in WWE, where he is better known by his ring name 'The Miz'.

• Marjorie (L5)

  Comedian known for stand-up performances and television appearances, though details are limited.

• Amy Tipton
• Lianne Picart-Poirier
• JR Ramirez

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
5. Eddie Rabbitt - Drivin' My Life Away

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

1. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
2. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
3. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
4. Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
5. George Benson - Give Me The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 07:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1980

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Someone born on October 08, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 27 days old,

or 2325 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16280 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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