What happened on Friday August 15, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1980:

• UK Number 1 Hit: 'The Winner Takes It All' by Abba On August 15, 1980, 'The Winner Takes It All' by Swedish pop group Abba was the top song in the United Kingdom. This track was part of their album 'Super Trouper' and highlighted Abba's global musical influence during this period.
• UK Number 1 Hit: 'The Winner Takes It All' by Abba On August 15, 1980, 'The Winner Takes It All' by Swedish pop group Abba was the top song in the United Kingdom. This track was part of their album 'Super Trouper' and highlighted Abba's global musical influence during this period.
• UK Number 1 Hit: 'The Winner Takes It All' by Abba On August 15, 1980, 'The Winner Takes It All' by Swedish pop group Abba was the top song in the United Kingdom. This track was part of their album 'Super Trouper' and highlighted Abba's global musical influence during this period.
• US Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Magic' by Olivia Newton-John On August 15, 1980, 'Magic' by Olivia Newton-John topped the United States music charts. The song was part of the soundtrack for the popular movie 'Xanadu' and represented the vibrant pop music scene of the early 1980s.
• US Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Magic' by Olivia Newton-John On August 15, 1980, 'Magic' by Olivia Newton-John topped the United States music charts. The song was part of the soundtrack for the popular movie 'Xanadu' and represented the vibrant pop music scene of the early 1980s.
• US Billboard Number 1 Hit: 'Magic' by Olivia Newton-John On August 15, 1980, 'Magic' by Olivia Newton-John topped the United States music charts. The song was part of the soundtrack for the popular movie 'Xanadu' and represented the vibrant pop music scene of the early 1980s.
• Passing of Lenah Keller, Modernist Sculptor Lenah Keller, a renowned American sculptor celebrated for her innovative abstract and modernist sculptures in bronze and stone, died on August 15, 1980. Her artistic works significantly contributed to the mid-20th century sculptural landscape.
• Passing of Lenah Keller, Modernist Sculptor Lenah Keller, a renowned American sculptor celebrated for her innovative abstract and modernist sculptures in bronze and stone, died on August 15, 1980. Her artistic works significantly contributed to the mid-20th century sculptural landscape.
• Passing of Lenah Keller, Modernist Sculptor Lenah Keller, a renowned American sculptor celebrated for her innovative abstract and modernist sculptures in bronze and stone, died on August 15, 1980. Her artistic works significantly contributed to the mid-20th century sculptural landscape.
• Death of Orell Wilkins, American Athlete Orell Wilkins, a celebrated American track and field athlete, passed away on August 15, 1980. Known for his significant contributions to sports, Wilkins was a notable figure in athletic competitions during his era.
• Death of Orell Wilkins, American Athlete Orell Wilkins, a celebrated American track and field athlete, passed away on August 15, 1980. Known for his significant contributions to sports, Wilkins was a notable figure in athletic competitions during his era.
• Death of Orell Wilkins, American Athlete Orell Wilkins, a celebrated American track and field athlete, passed away on August 15, 1980. Known for his significant contributions to sports, Wilkins was a notable figure in athletic competitions during his era.
• Death of William Hood Simpson William Hood Simpson, a notable military figure, passed away on August 15, 1980. Simpson likely had significant contributions to military history or public service.
• Death of William Hood Simpson William Hood Simpson, a notable military figure, passed away on August 15, 1980. Simpson likely had significant contributions to military history or public service.
• Death of William Hood Simpson William Hood Simpson, a notable military figure, passed away on August 15, 1980. Simpson likely had significant contributions to military history or public service.

Events in 1980

August 15, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1980

August 15, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 228th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1980 can also be written as 8/15/1980 in the US and as 15/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1980:

• Natalie Press

  English film and television actress known for her roles in independent British cinema, including critically acclaimed performances in movies...

• Samuel Roukin
• Tyne Mary Vance
• Tymica Spiller

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 15th

Famous people died on August 15, 1980:

• William Hood Simpson

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 15th

August 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15th is Leo.

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August 15, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:34 am and setting at 10:31 pm.

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

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Someone born on August 15, 1980 is:

44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 29 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16343 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 15, 1980.

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