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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 1980What happened on Thursday, October 16, 1980?
About October 16th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 16, 1980, a squall line developed across central South Dakota, moving eastward into Minnesota during the afternoon and evening. The line of thunderstorms, which began around 2 pm CDT, produced damaging winds of 50 to 70 mph in southeast South Dakota. Yankton reported winds of 60 to 70 mph, while Sioux Falls experienced a 62 mph gust. The severe weather caused significant damage to trees, farm structures, and small buildings, with estimated damages ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. By late afternoon, the thunderstorms had moved into southwest Minnesota, causing additional damage to outbuildings and trees.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 1980 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Another One Bites The Dust by Queen
- #1 UK song: Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- October 16, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 1980?
- Who was born on October 16, 1980?
- October 16, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 1980?
- Back in 1980
October 16, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1980:
- Severe squall line damages South Dakota On October 16, 1980, a squall line developed across central South Dakota, moving eastward into Minnesota during the afternoon and evening. The line of thunderstorms, which began around 2 pm CDT, produced damaging winds of 50 to 70 mph in southeast South Dakota. Yankton reported winds of 60 to 70 mph, while Sioux Falls experienced a 62 mph gust. The severe weather caused significant damage to trees, farm structures, and small buildings, with estimated damages ranging from $100,000 to $200,000. By late afternoon, the thunderstorms had moved into southwest Minnesota, causing additional damage to outbuildings and trees. source: weather.gov
- Brigadoon opens at Majestic Theatre in New York City The 1980 Broadway revival of 'Brigadoon' opened on October 16, 1980, at the Majestic Theatre in New York City. Directed by Vivian Matalon and choreographed by Agnes de Mille, the production ran for 133 performances, closing on February 8, 1981. The cast featured Martin Vidnovic as Tommy Albright and Meg Bussert as Fiona MacLaren. source: sites.psu.edu
- Timana Tahu: Australian Rugby League Player Timana Tahu, born on October 16, 1980, in Melbourne, Australia, is a former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer. He began his career with the Newcastle Knights in the NRL, winning a premiership in 2001. Tahu also represented New South Wales and Australia in rugby league. In 2008, he transitioned to rugby union, playing for the New South Wales Waratahs and earning four caps for the Wallabies. He returned to rugby league in 2010, playing for the Parramatta Eels and later the Penrith Panthers, before finishing his career with the Newcastle Knights in 2014. After retiring, Tahu has been involved in initiatives supporting Indigenous youth through education and employment programs. source: en.wikipedia.org
October 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 16, 1980?
October 16, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1980 can also be written as 10/16/1980 in the US and as 16/10/1980 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 16, 1980?
Famous people born on October 16, 1980:
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Sue BirdSue Bird is a legendary WNBA basketball player who played for the Seattle Storm, winning multiple championships and Olympic gold medals.
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October 16, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- Air Supply - All Out Of Love
- Pointer Sisters - He's So Shy
October 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1980 was Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
- The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Ottawan - DISCO
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Madness - Baggy Trousers
- Stevie Wonder - Masterblaster (Jammin')
October 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.
- Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
- Queen With Wyclef Jean Featuring Pras And Free - Another One Bites The Dust
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Michael Henderson - Wide Receiver (Part I)
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
October 16, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 16, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:45 pm and setting at 11:43 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.
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Someone born on October 16, 1980 is:
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1980?
There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1980?
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Why 1980 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 16, 1980, a 1980 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 16, 1980 includes Severe squall line damages South Dakota, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 16, 1980 included “Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 16, 1980 included The Blues Brothers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 16, 1980 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Sue Bird, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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