What happened on Monday June 16, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 16, 1980:

• Landmark Patent Decision on Biotechnology In the landmark case Diamond v. Chakrabarty, the US Supreme Court ruled that live, human-made micro-organisms created in laboratories could be patentable. This groundbreaking decision significantly expanded the scope of patent law and had profound implications for biotechnology and genetic research.
• The Blues Brothers Film Premiere The musical comedy film 'The Blues Brothers,' starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, and directed by John Landis, premiered in Chicago, Illinois. The film, which would become a cult classic, features the comedic duo in a musical adventure that blends comedy, music, and action.
• Joey Yung Birth Joey Yung, a popular Hong Kong singer, was born. She would go on to become a significant figure in the Asian music industry, known for her versatile musical style and successful career.
• Brad Gushue Birth Brad Gushue, a notable Canadian curler, was born. He would later become a prominent athlete in the sport of curling, representing Canada in international competitions.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 16, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 16, 1980

June 16, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1980 can also be written as 6/16/1980 in the US and as 16/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 16, 1980:

• Sibel Kekilli

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• Brandão (footballer born 1980)
• Renatus Njohole
• Paulo Jorge Soares Gomes
• Jason Smith
• Martin Stranzl
• Marcos Venâncio de Albuquerque
• Nevriye Yılmaz
• Jonathan Cisternas
• Marcus Ekenberg
• Daré Nibombé

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 16th

Famous people died on June 16, 1980:

• Benoît Faure

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 16, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 11:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on June 16, 1980

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Someone born on June 16, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 21 days old,

or 2346 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16426 days old,

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

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

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