What happened on Saturday June 14, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 14, 1980:

• NORAD Computer Malfunction Triggers Nuclear Attack False Alarm A critical computer communications device failure at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Air Force command posts worldwide caused sporadic warning messages suggesting a potential Soviet nuclear attack, creating significant tension during the Cold War era.
• Assassination of Egyptian Nuclear Scientist Yahya El Mashad Yahya El Mashad, an Egyptian nuclear scientist and director of Iraq's nuclear program, was brutally murdered by being stabbed to death in his hotel room at Le Meridien Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This assassination was likely politically motivated and related to nuclear program tensions.
• Frank Sinatra's 'Theme from New York, New York' Reaches Music Charts Frank Sinatra's iconic song 'Theme from New York, New York' achieved commercial success, reaching number 32 on the music charts and further solidifying the track's cultural significance.
• Multiple Asteroid Discoveries by E. Bowell Astronomer E. Bowell made significant astronomical discoveries, identifying three distinct asteroids: #2937 Gibbs, #2938 Hopi, and #3160 Angerhofer, contributing to the scientific understanding of celestial bodies.
• Birth of Actor Chauncey Leopardi Chauncey Leopardi, an American actor, was born. He would later become known for his roles in various film and television productions.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 14, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 14, 1980

June 14, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 166th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1980 can also be written as 6/14/1980 in the US and as 14/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 14, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 14, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 14, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Manhattans - Shining Star
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 14, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:12 am and setting at 10:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on June 14, 1980

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Someone born on June 14, 1980 is:

45 years and 12 days old,

or 540 months and 12 days old,

or 2349 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16448 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 14th 2026.

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

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

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