What happened on Tuesday June 10, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 10, 1980:

• Nelson Mandela's Call to Action Against Apartheid From prison, Nelson Mandela publishes a powerful statement calling for united mass action and armed struggle to combat apartheid in South Africa, using the iconic phrase: 'UNITE! MOBILISE! FIGHT ON! BETWEEN THE ANVIL OF UNITED MASS ACTION AND THE HAMMER OF THE ARMED STRUGGLE WE SHALL CRUSH APARTHEID!'
• Unabomber Attacks United Airlines President Percy Wood, president of United Airlines, is injured by an exploding package sent by the Unabomber in Lake Forest, Illinois, marking an escalation in the domestic terrorist's campaign.
• South African Defence Force Operation in Angola The South African Defence Force (SADF) initiates Operation Sceptic, launching an incursion from South-West Africa into Angola and attacking a base, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of the region during this period.
• Brazilian Football Player Birth Francelino Matuzalem, a Brazilian football player, was noted on this date.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 10, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 10, 1980

June 10, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 10, 1980 can also be written as 6/10/1980 in the US and as 10/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 10, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 10, 1980:

• Jessica DiCicco

  American voice actress known for roles in animated series and films, with a notable career in voice acting.

• Thomas Saillofest
• Julie Crochetiere

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 10th

Famous people died on June 10, 1980:

• Antonio Cetti

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 10th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 10, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 10, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 10, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Manhattans - Shining Star
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 10th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 10, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 10, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 07:08 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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Your place in the Universe on June 10, 1980

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Someone born on June 10, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 4 days old,

or 2344 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16409 days old,

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

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

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

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