What happened on Sunday August 10, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1980:

• Hurricane Allen Strikes Texas Hurricane Allen, the most powerful hurricane in the Caribbean at the time, made landfall in Brownsville, Texas, causing significant damage and disruption.
• Jack Nicklaus Wins PGA Championship Jack Nicklaus secured his fifth PGA Championship title, further cementing his legendary status in professional golf.
• Yahya Khan, Former Pakistani President Biographical note about Yahya Khan, who served as President of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971, a significant period during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
• Annular Solar Eclipse An annular solar eclipse occurred over the Pacific Ocean, primarily visible from the Galápagos Islands, offering a rare astronomical event.
• Murder of Carol Stebbins A disturbing criminal case where David Francis Hoffman murdered his wife Carol Stebbins in Saint Paul, Minnesota, dismembering her body with assistance from his mother, Helen Ulvinen.
• Du Maurier Golf Classic 8th Du Maurier Golf Classic (Peter Jackson Classic) won by Pat Bradley, highlighting women's professional golf achievements.
• Giant Panda Birth at Chapultepec Zoo A giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) named Xeng-Li was born at the Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City, tragically surviving only eight days, highlighting the challenges of panda conservation.
• Pua Magasiva: Samoan Actor Pua Magasiva, a notable Samoan actor, was recognized on this date. He would later become known for his roles in various television and film productions.

Events in 1980

August 10, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 10, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 1980

August 10, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 10, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 1980:

• Wade Barrett

  Retired professional wrestler known for his prominent role in WWE and as the leader of the Nexus wrestling group.

• Frédéric Thomas (footballer)
• Manon Kahle
• Roxanne McKee

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 1980:

• Yahya Khan

  Yahya Khan was a Pakistani military general and politician who served as the third President of Pakistan from 1969 to 1971, during a...

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 10th

August 10, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
5. Christopher Cross - Sailing

August 10, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 10, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1980 was One In A Million You by Larry Graham, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
5. George Benson - Give Me The Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 10, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 August 10, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:44 am and setting at 08:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Someone born on August 10, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 25 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16369 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1980?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 10, 1980.

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