What happened on Saturday February 16, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1980:

• Eric Heiden Sets Olympic Speed Skating Record Olympic speed skater Eric Heiden achieved a remarkable performance, completing the 5km race in 7:02.29 and setting a new Olympic record.
• Solar Eclipse in North Africa and West Asia A total solar eclipse was visible across North Africa and West Asia, providing a rare astronomical spectacle for observers in the region.
• Death of Erich Henckel, German Physicist Erich Henckel, a notable German physicist who made significant contributions to scientific research, passed away at the age of 85.
• Massive Traffic Jam near Lyons, France An extraordinary traffic congestion stretched an unprecedented 176 kilometers north of Lyons, causing significant transportation disruption in the region.

Events in 1980

February 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1980

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1980

February 16, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1980 can also be written as 2/16/1980 in the US and as 16/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1980:

• Géraldine Nakache

  French film director, actress, and screenwriter known for her comedic works and multicultural background.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1980:

• Erich Hückel

  German theoretical chemist and physicist.

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1980 was Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
2. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
4. Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1980 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:59 am and setting at 07:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1980

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Someone born on February 16, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 28 days old,

or 2360 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16524 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 16, 1980.

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