What happened on Sunday November 16, 1980?

Here's what happened on November 16, 1980:

• Bangkok Army Munitions Depot Explosions A catastrophic series of explosions occurred at an army munitions depot in Bangkok, Thailand, resulting in a devastating tragedy with at least 60 fatalities and 400 injuries. The incident highlighted significant safety and infrastructure vulnerabilities in military storage facilities.
• Death of Boris Aronson, Renowned Set Designer Boris Aronson, a celebrated Russian set designer who significantly influenced theatrical design in the 20th century, passed away. Born in 1898, Aronson was known for his innovative and avant-garde approach to stage design.
• Doug Williams Record-Breaking NFL Performance Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Doug Williams achieved a remarkable feat by throwing for 486 yards in an NFL game, demonstrating exceptional passing skills and setting a notable performance benchmark for the team.

Events in 1980

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

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 1980

November 16, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Detroit Lions : 10 - 9
• Buffalo Bills - Cincinnati Bengals : 14 - 0
• Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 16
• Green Bay Packers - New York Giants : 21 - 27
• Houston Oilers - Chicago Bears : 10 - 6

November 16, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 321st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1980 can also be written as 11/16/1980 in the US and as 16/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 1980 in November 1980 calendar

Famous people born on November 16, 1980:

• Kayte Christensen

  Professional women's basketball player who competed at high levels in the United States.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on November 16th

Famous people died on November 16, 1980:

• Imogen Hassall

  Imogen Hassall was a British actress known for her roles in 'Carry On' comedy films, earning her the nickname 'Countess of Cleavage'.

• Boris Aronson
• Mario Salmi

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on November 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Donna Summer - The Wanderer
4. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
5. Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Blondie - The Tide Is High
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You
5. David Bowie - Fashion

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 10th and November 16th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. The Jacksons - Lovely One
3. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
4. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
5. Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 01:32 pm and setting at 12:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 1980

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Someone born on November 16, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 17 days old,

or 2328 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16300 days old,

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

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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