What happened on Wednesday February 13, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 13, 1980:

• XIII Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid The XIII Olympic Winter Games are held in Lake Placid, New York, USA from February 13 to February 24, 1980. This international sporting event brought together athletes from around the world to compete in various winter sports disciplines.
• Apollo Computer Incorporation Apollo Computer, a pioneering computer technology company, was officially incorporated on February 13, 1980. This marked the beginning of a significant player in the early personal computer and workstation market during the technological revolution of the 1980s.
• New Zealand Cricket Victory In a thrilling cricket match at Dunedin, New Zealand defeated the West Indies by a narrow margin of one wicket. This intense game showcased the competitive spirit and skill of both teams.

Events in 1980

February 13, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 13, 1980

Newspapers from Feb. 13, 1980

February 13, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 44th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1980 can also be written as 2/13/1980 in the US and as 13/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 13, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 13, 1980:

• Sebastian Kehl

  Former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team, known for his leadership and...

• Ana Moreira

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 13th

Famous people died on February 13, 1980:

• David Janssen

  David Janssen was a prominent American actor known for his extensive work in television and film, appearing in over 100 productions.

• Marian Rejewski

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 13th

February 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 1980 was Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
2. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

February 13, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

February 13, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
4. Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 13, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 13, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 February 13, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 03:43 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 13, 1980

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Someone born on February 13, 1980 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 1 day old,

or 2361 weeks

or 16527 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 1980?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 13, 1980.

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