What happened on Thursday August 14, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1980:

• Gdańsk Workers Strike A massive strike involving 17,000 workers erupted at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland, marking a pivotal moment in the country's labor movement and resistance against communist rule.
• Democratic National Convention 1980 The Democratic National Convention in New York City officially nominated incumbent President Jimmy Carter for re-election and Senator Walter Mondale as his running mate, setting the stage for the 1980 presidential election.
• John Wayne Gacy Sentenced to Death Serial killer John Wayne Gacy was sentenced to death in Illinois for the murder of 12 people, concluding one of the most notorious criminal cases in American history.
• Dorothy Stratten Murder Tragic event where Dorothy Stratten, the 1980 Playboy Playmate of the Year, was murdered by her estranged husband Paul Leslie Snider, who then committed suicide, shocking the entertainment industry.

Events in 1980

August 14, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 1980

August 14, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1980 can also be written as 8/14/1980 in the US and as 14/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1980:

• Nicola Giuliani

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1980:

• Dorothy Stratten

  Canadian model and actress tragically murdered at the height of her career, who became a Playboy Playmate and appeared in films like...

• Marion Zinderstein

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 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 14, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 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 14, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 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 14th is Leo.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 14, 1980! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

August 14, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:37 am and setting at 10:03 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in August 1980

Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1980

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on August 14, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months

or 2334 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16344 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1980?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 14, 1980.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.