What happened on Sunday December 14, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1980:

• National Tribute to John Lennon At 2 PM EST, the United States observed ten minutes of silence in memory of John Lennon, who was tragically murdered just days earlier, demonstrating the profound impact of his life and death.
• USSR Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing their Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program.
• Bob's Big Boy Massacre A horrific crime occurred at Bob's Big Boy restaurant on La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles, where two armed robbers murdered four people and injured four others, shocking the local community.
• New Orleans Saints Break Losing Streak The New Orleans Saints dramatically ended their 14-game losing streak by defeating the New York Jets in a close 21-20 game, providing a rare moment of triumph for the team.
• Vikings' Impressive Passing Performance The Minnesota Vikings demonstrated exceptional offensive prowess by passing for 456 yards against the Cleveland Browns, securing a thrilling 28-24 victory.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Winners Professional golfers Nancy Lopez and Curtis Strange won the J.C. Penney Golf Classic, showcasing their skill in this mixed-team tournament.
• Unique Hockey Penalty Shot Anders Kailur scored on the 6th penalty shot for the New York Islanders, a rare and remarkable achievement in professional hockey.
• Short-Lived Broadway Performance The theatrical production 'Onward Victoria' opened and closed on the same day at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City, lasting just a single performance.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1980

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1980

December 14, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Buffalo Bills - New England Patriots : 2 - 24
• Cincinnati Bengals - Chicago Bears : 17 - 14
• Cleveland Browns - Minnesota Vikings : 23 - 28
• Houston Oilers - Green Bay Packers : 22 - 3
• Kansas City Chiefs - Pittsburgh Steelers : 16 - 21

December 14, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 349th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1980 can also be written as 12/14/1980 in the US and as 14/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1980:

• Tata Young

  Thai pop singer and actress known for her successful music career in Southeast Asia and international crossover attempts.

• Ashlan Gorse

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1980:

• Elston Howard

  Elston Howard was a groundbreaking African American baseball player who broke racial barriers as the first Black player for the New York...

• Richard Drew

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
5. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
4. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
5. Madness - Embarrassment

December 14, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
4. The Jacksons - Lovely One
5. Prince And The Revolution - Uptown

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 14, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 11:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 22, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Dec 21, 1980.

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Someone born on December 14, 1980 is:

44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months

or 2317 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16222 days old,

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

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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

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

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