What happened on Monday January 14, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 14, 1980:

• Shakuntala Devi's Mathematical Feat Renowned as the 'Human Computer', Shakuntala Devi demonstrated extraordinary mental calculation skills by multiplying two 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds, showcasing remarkable cognitive abilities.
• The Blues Brothers Movie Premiere The iconic comedy film 'The Blues Brothers', starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, was released in theaters, marking a significant moment in comedy cinema history.
• US Billboard Chart Topper Michael Jackson's hit song 'Rock With You' dominated the US music charts, representing a pivotal moment in the pop music landscape of 1980.
• UK Music Chart Leader 'Brass In Pocket' by The Pretenders reached the number one spot on the UK music charts, highlighting the band's significant musical impact.
• Lebanese Soccer Player Profile Ossama Haidar, a professional soccer player from Lebanon, was noted on this date.
• Japanese Media Professional Sosuke Sumitani, a Japanese announcer and media professional, was recognized on this date.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jan. 14, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 1980

January 14, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 14th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1980 can also be written as 1/14/1980 in the US and as 14/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 14, 1980:

• Lenny Hayes
• Adrianna Kroplewska
• Carlos Alvarado Quesada
• Cory Gibbs
• Yūko Kaida

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 14th

Famous people died on January 14, 1980:

• Robert Ardrey

  American-south african author, playwright, and screenwriter (b. 1908).

• Francesco Cogoni

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on January 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
4. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 14, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 14, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 14, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 02:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 1980

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Someone born on January 14, 1980 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months

or 2365 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16557 days old,

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

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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

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

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