Saturday August 16, 1980: on this day

August 16, 1980 was the 229th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 16, 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 August 16, 1980, who was born and died on August 16, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Constant Factor, directed by Krzysztof Zanussi), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1980?


August 16, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1980 can also be written as 8/16/1980 in the US and as 16/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

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August 16, 1980: What happened on that day?


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August 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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August 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 10:59 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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Who was born on August 16, 1980?


Famous people born on August 16, 1980:

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Julien Absalon

    French cross-country mountain biker.

  • Bob Hardy

    English bass player.

  • Rittz

    Rittz is an american rapper known for his fast-paced flow and witty lyrics.

  • Donnell Harvey

    Former NBA player who played for the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic.

  • Davis Aurini

    Canadian journalist known for his work on political and social issues.

  • Emerson Ramos Borges

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Piet Rooijakkers

    Dutch professional bicyclist.

  • Øystein Moen

    Norwegian composer and pianist (puma and jaga jazzist).

  • Raniere Santos

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Robert Hardy

    English musician (franz ferdinand).

  • Hwangbo

    South korean rapper and actress (chakra).

  • Raphaël Poulain

    French rugby union player who was a winger for beauvais club as well as stade franassais.

  • Emerson

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Raniere

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Ryan Hanigan

    American baseball player.

  • Julien Quesne
  • Yannick Bertrand

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton

    Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.

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August 16, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 7 months old,

or 523 months and 3 days old,

or 2274 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15921 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 1980.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1980?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1980?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1980.

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August 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1980:

  • Antonio D'Auria
  • Jacques Faucherre
  • Sebastiano Fulci
  • Antonio Fayenz
  • Jean Touzet du Vigier

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1980:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Magic youtube
  2. - Sailing youtube
  3. - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
  4. - Emotional Rescue
  5. - Upside Down youtube

August 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Winner Takes It All
  2. - Upside Down youtube
  3. - Ashes To Ashes
  4. - 9 To 5
  5. - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Upside Down youtube
  2. - One In A Million You
  3. - Backstrokin'
  4. - Give Me The Night
  5. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

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August 16, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Constant Factor

The Constant Factor

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Krzysztof Zanussi

Starring: Tadeusz Bradecki, Zofia Mrozowska, Malgorzata Zajaczkowska, Cezary Morawski

Breaking Glass

Breaking Glass

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Brian Gibson

Starring: Phil Daniels, Hazel O'Connor, Jon Finch, Jonathan Pryce

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

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

Country: Italy

He Knows You're Alone

He Knows You're Alone

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Armand Mastroianni

Starring: Don Scardino, Caitlin O'Heaney, Elizabeth Kemp, Tom Rolfing

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

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

Country: Italy

August 16, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Those Amazing Animals

Those Amazing Animals

Release year: 1980

Juliet Bravo

Juliet Bravo

Release year: 1980

August 16, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Spike by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss

The Spike

By:

The Spike

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.

Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen

Nothing Down

By:

Robert Allen's Nothing Down For the '90s is a bestseller that has sold more than one million copies. It may have helped more people to succeed in real estate than any other book.

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

By:

How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

The Second Coming by Walker Percy

The Second Coming

By:

Will Barrett, also the hero in Percy’s The Last Gentleman, is a lonely widower who suffers from severe depression and decides to stop living.

August 16, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Moon Cresta

Moon Cresta

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, Dragon 32, Sharp X68000, SNES, PS2, Virtual Console, PS4

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nichibutsu, Taito, Sega-Gremlin, Centuri, HAMSTER Corporation

Space Panic

Space Panic

Platform: Arcade ColecoVision

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Universal Entertainment Corporation

Compu-Spell

Compu-Spell

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Language arts, Spelling

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Horse Racing

Horse Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Sports/Racing/Thoroughbred horse racing/Gambling

Publisher: Mattel

Terrorist

Terrorist

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Edu-Ware

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 1980?

On August 16, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1980?

On August 16, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1980?

On August 16, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. 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 August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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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 August 1980?

August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1980 calendar looked like.

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