What happened on Monday August 11, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1980:

• Mohammed Ali Rajai Appointed Iranian Premier Mohammed Ali Rajai was appointed as the Prime Minister of Iran, marking a critical moment in the country's post-revolutionary political landscape during a period of significant geopolitical tension.
• Reggie Jackson Hits 400th Home Run Baseball legend Reggie Jackson achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 400th career home run, further solidifying his status as one of the most powerful hitters of his era.
• Angola Constitutional Revision Angola undertook a significant constitutional revision, likely reflecting the country's ongoing political transformation in the aftermath of its independence and civil conflict.

Events in 1980

August 11, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1980

August 11, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 224th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1980 can also be written as 8/11/1980 in the US and as 11/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1980:

• Sébastien Squillaci

  French professional football player who played as a defender for several top-tier clubs including Arsenal, Lyon, and the French national...

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 11th

Famous people died on August 11, 1980:

• Willi Forst

  Prominent Austrian filmmaker of the mid-20th century who significantly contributed to German-language cinema during the interwar and...

• Paul Robert

  Renowned French lexicographer and publisher who significantly contributed to French language documentation and publishing.

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Christopher Cross - Sailing
3. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
4. The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
5. Diana Ross - Upside Down

August 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:43 am and setting at 09:07 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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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1980

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Someone born on August 11, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 3 days old,

or 2335 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16347 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1980?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1980.

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