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October 14, 1980 was the 288th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 14, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 14, 1980, who was born and died on October 14, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. The Idolmaker, directed by Taylor Hackford), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 14, 1980?
- October 14, 1980: What happened on that day?
- October 14, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 14, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 14, 1980?
- October 14, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 14, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 14, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 14, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 14, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 14, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 14, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 14, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 14, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on October 14, 1980?
What day of the week was October 14, 1980?
October 14, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 288th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 14, 1980 can also be written as 10/14/1980 in the US and as 14/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
October 14, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 14, 1980:
- Phils rally from 4-0 deficit to beat the royals, 7-6 to take ws opener
- The staggers rail act is enacted, deregulating american railroads.
- Us president nominee ronald reagan promises to name a woman to supreme court.
- James callaghan announces his resignation as leader of the british labour party.
- James hoskins forces his way into wcpo's television studio in cincinnati, holding 9 employees hostage for several hours before releasing them and taking his own life.
- The 6th congress of the workers' party ended, having anointed north korean president kim il sung's son kim jong il as his successor.[12]
October 14, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 14, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 14, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 14, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 14, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 10:48 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Who was born on October 14, 1980?
Famous people born on October 14, 1980:
![Ben Whishaw]()
Ben WhishawTalented British actor known for his work in 'Skyfall' and 'The Danish Girl'.
- Terrence McGee
American football player.
- Blaire Reinhard
Blaire Reinhard is an actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
- Koren Zailckas
Koren Zailckas is an American author known for her memoir 'Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood.
- Niels Lodberg
Danish footballer.
- Paúl Ambrosi
Ecuadorian footballer.
- Amjad Khan
Danish-english cricketer.
- Scott Kooistra
American football player.
- Ami Ishii
Japanese model.
- Cansu Dere
- Audrey Marnay
- Sylver Gregory
- Lotta Backlund
- Dounia Sichov
- Veselin Minev
- Paolo Ramora
- Susan Sideropoulos
Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Cliff Richard]()
Cliff RichardBritish singer, musician, performer and actor.
![Lori Petty]()
Lori PettyAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Skyler Shaye]()
Skyler ShayeAmerican actress.
![Udo Kier]()
Udo KierGermany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).
![Bernie Siegel]()
Bernie SiegelAmerican surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.
![Karyn White]()
Karyn WhiteAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rowan Blanchard]()
Rowan BlanchardAmerican actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.
![Steve Coogan]()
Steve CooganSteve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...
October 14, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 6 months old,
or 522 months and 13 days old,
or 2271 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15901 days old,
if you were born on October 14, 1980.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 1980?
There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 14, 1980.
October 14, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 14, 1980:
- Breta Granlund
Finnish-American actress known for her roles in silent films and early talkies.
- Louis Guilloux
- Francesco Pricolo
- Jean-François Adam (Jean François Albert Hermant Abraham-Adam
- Oscar Alemán
- Mary O'Hara
What famous deaths happened on October 14th?
Famous deaths on October 14th:
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![Robbie Coltrane]()
Robbie ColtraneRobbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.
![Bing Crosby]()
Bing CrosbyAmerican singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.
![Elizabeth Peña]()
Elizabeth PeñaAmerican actress and director (d. 2014.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Keenan Wynn]()
Keenan WynnAmerican actor playing the role of character actor.
![Raymond Pellegrin]()
Raymond PellegrinRaymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.
![John Clive]()
John CliveEnglish actor and author (d. 2012).
![Laura La Plante]()
Laura La PlanteScreen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.
- Isaly Bernstein
Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...
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October 14, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 14, 1980:
- Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
- World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
- RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
- World Organ Donation Day
October 14, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 14, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 14, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 14, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
October 14, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 14, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 14, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
October 14, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 14, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
October 14, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 14, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Idolmaker
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land
Permanent Vacation
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes
Borderline
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jerrold Freedman
Starring: Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
October 14, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 14, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Big City Comedy
Release year: 1980
It's a Living
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
Ladies' Man
Release year: 1980
Country: United States of America
October 14, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 14, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Side Effects
By: Woody Allen
SIDE EFFECTS, a humor classic from one of today's most entertaining writers, is a delight for those who already know his work or those who are just starting to discover how talented he is.
Firestarter
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic "terrifying...gripping" (Miami Herald) #1 New York Times bestseller--"his highest farenheit reading yet" (Time)!Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an …
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
Rage of Angels
By: Sidney Sheldon
An unforgettable, captivating heroineJennifer -- brilliant and beautiful, she was an attorney who rose to the top until the Mafia's plans won her hatred.
Kane & Abel
By: Jeffrey Archer
William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …
October 14, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 14, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Computer Conflict
Astro Fighter
Akalabeth: World of Doom
Targ
Star Warrior
Who was the US President on October 14, 1980?
On October 14, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1980?
On October 14, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 14, 1980?
On October 14, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 14th?
October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
- 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
- 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),
What happened in 1980?
1980 was filled with very interesting events such as
- International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
- Sweden changes order of succession to throne
- President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics
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What was the calendar for October 1980?
October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
