What happened on Thursday October 16, 1980?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1980:

• Severe Squall Line Damages South Dakota A powerful squall line with destructive winds swept through central and southeastern South Dakota on October 16, 1980. Developing around 2 pm CDT, the thunderstorm system moved rapidly eastward at over 50 miles per hour. Wind speeds reached 50-70 mph, with Yankton experiencing 60-70 mph winds and Sioux Falls recording a 62 mph gust. The severe weather caused significant damage to trees, farm structures, and small buildings, with estimated damages between $100,000 and $200,000.
• Brigadoon Opens in New York City The musical Brigadoon opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City, running for 133 performances. This classic musical, originally premiered in 1947, tells a romantic story of two American hunters who discover a magical Scottish village that appears only once every hundred years.
• Timana Tahu: Australian Rugby League Player Timana Tahu is an accomplished Australian Rugby League player known for his significant contributions to the sport. He played professionally during the late 1990s and early 2000s, representing various clubs and the national team.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1980

Newspapers from Oct. 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.

October 16, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1980:

• Sue Bird

  Sue Bird is a legendary WNBA basketball player who played for the Seattle Storm, winning multiple championships and Olympic gold medals.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1980:

• Rolph Schroeder
• Luigi Longo

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on October 16th

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.

1. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Diana Ross - Upside Down
4. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
5. 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.

1. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me
2. Ottawan - DISCO
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Madness - Baggy Trousers
5. 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.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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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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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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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1980

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Someone born on October 16, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 28 days old,

or 2325 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16281 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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