Sunday November 16, 1980
US date format: 11/16/1980, UK date format: 16/11/1980
It was Sunday, under the sign of Scorpio (see zodiac on November 16, 1980). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Kayte Christensen and Moris Carrozzieri.
In that special week of November people in US were listening to Lady by Kenny Rogers.
In UK The Tide Is High by Blondie was in the top 5 hits.
Gregory's Girl, directed by Bill Forsyth, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980
while Side Effects by Woody Allen was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Breaking Away.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Galactic Attack or Warlords.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1980, at November 16 across the years or at November 1980 calendar.
Historical Events
Which were the important events of November 16, 1980?
Holidays
- USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
- R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
- Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day for Tolerance
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Events
- Tampa Bay Buccaneer QB Doug Williams throws for 486 yards
Famous Birthday
American basketball player.
Italian footballer.
Italian alpine skier.
Movie Actress.
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Famous Deaths
Surrey, England -- Countess of Cleavage...
Indian actor (Born1938).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Elephant Man
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud
Country: United States of America
Raging Bull
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci, Frank Vincent
Country: United States of America
Ordinary People
Directed by: Robert Redford
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton
Country: United States of America
The Long Good Friday
Directed by: John Mackenzie
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman, Leo Dolan
Country: United States of America
Stardust Memories
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Charlotte Rampling, Jessica Harper, Marie-Christine Barrault
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 16, 1980?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- The Jacksons - Lovely One
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
Sport Games on November 16, 1980
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
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Breaking Away
Directed by: Peter Yates
Too Close for Comfort
Rosa... de lejos
Directed by: María Herminia Avellaneda
Big City Comedy
The Settlers
Directed by: Shimon Dotan
How old am I?
If November 16, 1980 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1980?
- LIFE: Walter Cronkite
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Hostage Drama -- Nov. 10, 1980
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8718
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Side Effects
By: Woody Allen
A humor classic by one of the funniest writers today, SIDE EFFECTS is a treat for all those who know his work and those just discovering how gifted he is.
Peter The Great
By: Robert K. Massie
Winner of the Pulitzer PrizeAgainst the monumental canvas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Europe and Russia unfolds the magnificent story of Peter the Great, crowned co-tsar at the age of ten.
American Dreams
By: Studs Terkel
Back in print, the book the New York Times Book Review called the Pulitzer Prize winner's best. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Turner, Jesse Helms, Joan Crawford, Vine Deloria, Helen and Scott Nearing.
Number 1
By: Billy Martin and Peter Golenbock
Written at the period of his tumultuous ride as manager of the Yankees, Billy Martin proves why he was the heart and soul of the club. It
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Lords of Karma
Galactic Attack
Sengoku Ninja Tai
Warlords
Berzerk
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on November 16, 1980?
On November 16, 1980 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is November 16, 1980?
On November 16, 1980 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on November 16, 1980?
On November 16, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1980?
On November 16, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 16, 1980?
On November 16, 1980 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on November 16, 1980?
On November 16, 1980 several famous people were born including, Kayte Christensen, Nicole Gius, Moris Carrozzieri.
Which famous people died on November 16, 1980?
Famous people died on November 16, 1980 include, Imogen Hassall, Jayan.
What was the number one song in November 16, 1980?
The number one song in the week of November 16, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers in US and The Tide Is High by Blondie in UK.
What were the top hits on November 16, 1980?
The top hits on November 16, 1980 were Lady by Kenny Rogers, Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand, The Wanderer by Donna Summer in US and The Tide Is High by Blondie, Super Trouper by Abba, Woman In Love by Barbra Streisand in UK.
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