Wednesday October 15, 1980: on this day

October 15, 1980 was the 289th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1980, who was born and died on October 15, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 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 15th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1980?


October 15, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1980 can also be written as 10/15/1980 in the US and as 15/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

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October 15, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1980:

  • George brett is forced out of world series with hemorrhoids
  • Nobel prize for economy awarded to lawrence r klein
  • James hoskins forces his way into wcpo's television studio in cincinnati, holding nine employees hostage for several hours before releasing them and taking his own life.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th 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 15, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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 October 15th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 15, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:54 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 15, 1980?


Famous people born on October 15, 1980:

  • Brandon Jay McLaren
    Brandon Jay McLaren

    Brandon jay mclaren is a canadian actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as the killing and graceland.

  • Tom Boonen

    Belgian cyclist.

  • October London

    Founder of October's Very Own (OVO) clothing line.

  • Ashia Jones

    American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.

  • Smoothini

    Magician.

  • Cosculluela

    Rapper.

  • Siiri Nordin

    Finnish singer-songwriter (killer).

  • Carolina Costagrande
  • Enrico Pavanello
  • Terrance Sinapati
  • Miklós Ungvári
  • Manuel Villalobos
  • Warren Cummings
  • Haytham Mrabet
  • Isli Hidi

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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


You are 43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 12 days old,

or 2271 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15900 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1980?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1980:

  • Apostolos Nikolaidis

    Greek volleyball and football player (born 1896).

  • Mikhail Lavrentyev

    Russian hydrodynamicist and mathematician (d. 1980).

  • Katharine Mary Briggs
  • Michail Alekseevič Lavrent'ev
  • Alexander Mach
  • John Sutcliffe
  • Mary O'Hara
  • Pietro di Grecia

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

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

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


Holidays on October 15, 1980:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1980:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 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:

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust
  2. - Woman In Love
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - All Out Of Love
  5. - He's So Shy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 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:

  1. - Don't Stand So Close To Me
  2. - DISCO
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Baggy Trousers
  5. - Masterblaster (Jammin')

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 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 15, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 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:

  1. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  2. - Another One Bites The Dust
  3. - More Bounch To The Ounce
  4. - Wide Receiver (Part I)
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

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

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

The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land

Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes

Borderline

Borderline

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jerrold Freedman

Starring: Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

It's a Living

It's a Living

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Ladies' Man

Ladies' Man

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

By:

His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet by Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey

Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet

By:

low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook

The Key To Rebecca by Ken Follett

The Key To Rebecca

By:

When it was first published over twenty years ago, The Key to Rebecca drew a lot of attention from readers and critics. It is still one of the most important espionage novels. Take a look

Number 1 by Billy Martin and Peter Golenbock

Number 1

By:

Billy Martin's memoirs were written during his turbulent tenure as Yankees manager. They show why he was the heart of the Yankees. It

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

By:

#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.

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

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

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Mission Asteroid

Mission Asteroid

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Missile Command

Missile Command

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: NA Atari Inc.; EU Sega; NA Nintendo (Game Boy)

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

Berzerk

Berzerk

Platform: Arcade game, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, GCE Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter/Run and gun

Publisher: Stern Electronics

history

Who was the US President on October 15, 1980?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1980?

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

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 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.

Discover how October 1980 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 15, 1980