Tuesday January 15, 1980: on this day

January 15, 1980 was the 15th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 15, 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 January 15, 1980, who was born and died on January 15, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 15, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rock With You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. The Fog, directed by John Carpenter), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 15th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 15, 1980?


January 15, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 15th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1980 can also be written as 1/15/1980 in the US and as 15/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

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January 15, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 15th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 15, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 15, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 03:56 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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Who was born on January 15, 1980?


Famous people born on January 15, 1980:

  • Khaliel

    Renowned rapper known for his unique style and impactful lyrics.

  • Elhadji Diouf

    Elhadji Diouf is a former Senegalese professional footballer who played as a forward.

  • Aqua McGary

    Aqua McGary is an American journalist and news anchor known for her work in local television news.

  • Nyshawn Williams

    Nyshawn Williams was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams.

  • Eryca Forde

    Eryca Forde is a former Jamaican track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events.

  • Shannette Williams

    Shannette Williams is a former American track and field athlete who specialized in the 100-meter hurdles.

  • Roshaunda Lott

    Roshaunda Lott is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.

  • Calaya Nkrumah

    Calaya Nkrumah is a Ghanaian computer scientist who specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Matt Holliday

    American baseball player.

  • Taheerah Hargett

    Taheerah Hargett is an aerospace engineer who has worked on the design and development of advanced aircraft and spacecraft.

  • Dathan Pattishall

    Known for contributions to software development.

  • Jaylen Lee

    Talented dramatist known for his innovative theatrical works.

  • Young Dro

    Rapper.

  • Tommy Adams
  • Mariana Derderián
  • Clarence Gilbert
  • Dmytro Karjučenko
  • Liu Wei
  • Lydia

Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Ayeza Khan is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several popular television shows and films.

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

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January 15, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 9 days old,

or 2310 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16171 days old,

if you were born on January 15, 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 January 15, 1980?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 15, 1980.

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January 15, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 15, 1980:

  • Nata Mendelssohn

    German author known for her works in the field of literature.

  • Herbert Olivecrona
  • Gioacchino Pedicini

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 15th

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January 15, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 15, 1980:

  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do That To Me One More Time
  3. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  4. - Coward Of The County
  5. - Send One Your Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Brass In Pocket
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - With You I'm Born Again
  4. - I Have A Dream
  5. - My Girl

January 15, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 15, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 15, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rock With You
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Peanut Butter
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Move Your Boogie Body

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January 15, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 15, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Fog

The Fog

Release year: 1980

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Houseman

Country: United States of America

American Gigolo

American Gigolo

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt

Country: United States of America

Fatso

Fatso

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Anne Bancroft

Starring: Dom DeLuise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, Candice Azzara

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

January 15, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 15, 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

The Bill Tush Show

The Bill Tush Show

Release year: 1980

Starring: Bill Tush, Jan Hooks, Terry Turner, Bonnie Turner

Country: United States of America

Galactica 1980

Galactica 1980

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

January 15, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 15, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

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"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

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She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

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This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

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Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

January 15, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 15, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Rogue

Rogue

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, TRS-80 CoCo, Unix, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Roguelike

Warlords

Warlords

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Xbox Live Arcade

Publisher: Atari

Red Baron

Red Baron

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360, Games for Windows LIVE (via Game Room)

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

B-1 Nuclear Bomber

Platform: Apple II, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, DOS, TRS-80, CP/M, Texas Instruments TI-99/4A

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Avalon Hill

history

Who was the US President on January 15, 1980?

On January 15, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 15, 1980?

On January 15, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 15, 1980?

On January 15, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 15th?

January 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of January. 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 January 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

Find out more about January 15th

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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 January 1980?

January 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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