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About December 15th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 15, 1980, government troops in Chad, backed by Libyan tanks, captured the capital city of N'Djamena from rebel forces led by Hissène Habré. The offensive resulted in Habré's forces retreating, and he fled to neighboring Cameroon. The battle led to significant destruction in the city, including damage to the radio station. The Libyan-backed government forces, under President Goukouni Oueddei, secured control of N'Djamena, marking a pivotal moment in the Chadian Civil War.
- Day of the week: December 15th, 1980 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Lady by Kenny Rogers
- #1 UK song: There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- December 15, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 15, 1980?
- Who was born on December 15, 1980?
- December 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 15, 1980?
- Back in 1980
December 15, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1980:
- Chadian government forces, supported by Libyan tanks, capture N'Djamena from rebels On December 15, 1980, government troops in Chad, backed by Libyan tanks, captured the capital city of N'Djamena from rebel forces led by Hissène Habré. The offensive resulted in Habré's forces retreating, and he fled to neighboring Cameroon. The battle led to significant destruction in the city, including damage to the radio station. The Libyan-backed government forces, under President Goukouni Oueddei, secured control of N'Djamena, marking a pivotal moment in the Chadian Civil War. source: upi.com
- Dave Winfield becomes highest-paid MLB player On December 15, 1980, outfielder Dave Winfield signed a ten-year contract with the New York Yankees, making him the highest-paid player in baseball history at that time. The initial agreement was for $16 million, but due to a cost-of-living adjustment clause, the total value increased to approximately $23 million. This contract set a new standard for player salaries in Major League Baseball. source: si.com
- Academia de la Llingua Asturiana established The Academia de la Llingua Asturiana (ALLA) was established on December 15, 1980, by Decree 33/1980 of the Regional Council of Asturias. Its primary objectives include researching and standardizing the Asturian language, developing a dictionary, promoting its use and education, and awarding literary prizes. The institution has 21 full members, 19 corresponding members, and 15 honorary members. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Związek Buddystów Zen-Sangha registered in Warsaw On December 15, 1980, the Zen-Sangha Association of Buddhists (Związek Buddystów Zen-Sangha) was officially registered in Warsaw after five years of administrative challenges. source: kontynent-warszawa.pl
December 15, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1980
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December 15, 1980: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 14 - 38
What day of the week was December 15, 1980?
December 15, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 350th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1980 can also be written as 12/15/1980 in the US and as 15/12/1980 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 15, 1980?
Famous people born on December 15, 1980:
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Elodie GossuinFrench TV personality and former beauty queen who won Miss France and Miss Europe in 2001, becoming a prominent media figure in France.
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Alexandra StevensonAmerican tennis player who made a remarkable breakthrough by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in 1999, surprising the tennis world with her...
![Julie Berry]()
Julie BerryTalented writer known for her imaginative literary works, though specific details about her publications are limited.
![Yuri Kolokolnikov]()
Yuri Kolokolnikov
December 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
December 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 15th and December 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Kenny Rogers - Lady
- Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
December 15, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
- Abba - Super Trouper
- John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
- Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
- Madness - Embarrassment
December 15, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
- Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- Cameo - Keep It Hot
- The Jacksons - Lovely One
December 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:42 pm and setting at 12:57 am.
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 15, 1980 is:
45 years 7 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1980?
There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 15th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1980?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1980.
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The history attached to December 15, 1980 includes Chadian government forces, supported by Libyan tanks, capture N'Djamena from rebels, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 15, 1980 included “Lady” by Kenny Rogers, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 15, 1980 included The Blues Brothers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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