What happened on Monday November 17, 1980?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1980:

• Supreme Court Rules on Ten Commandments Display in Schools In a landmark First Amendment case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a Kentucky law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms was unconstitutional. The decision reinforced the separation of church and state in public educational institutions.
• John Lennon Releases Double Fantasy Album John Lennon released his critically acclaimed album 'Double Fantasy' in the United Kingdom, marking a significant moment in his musical career. This album, a collaboration with his wife Yoko Ono, would tragically be his final studio album before his assassination just weeks later.
• New Orleans Mint Building Becomes Louisiana State Museum The historic New Orleans Mint building was repurposed and reopened as part of the Louisiana State Museum, preserving an important architectural and cultural landmark in the city's rich historical landscape.
• Shah Maghsoud Sadegh Angha Noted as Sufi Master Shah Maghsoud Sadegh Angha, a prominent spiritual leader, was recognized as the 41st master of the Oveyssi Sufi order. Born in 1916, he continued a long spiritual lineage and contributed to Sufi philosophical and mystical traditions.

Events in 1980

November 17, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1980

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1980

November 17, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Oakland Raiders - Seattle Seahawks : 19 - 17

November 17, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1980 can also be written as 11/17/1980 in the US and as 17/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1980 in November 1980 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1980:

• Isaac Hanson

  Isaac Hanson is an American musician, member of the pop rock band Hanson, famous for their hit 'MMMBop'.

• Brad Bradley

  American professional wrestler known for his performances in various wrestling circuits.

• Mademoiselle K

  French rock singer and musician renowned for her energetic performances and rebellious musical style.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1980:

• David Marr
• Hans Wetterström

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on November 17th

November 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

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 17, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. The Jacksons - Lovely One
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
4. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
5. Kool & The Gang - Celebration

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th 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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 17, 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 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:07 pm and setting at 02:01 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 17, 1980

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Someone born on November 17, 1980 is:

44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 6 days old,

or 2322 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16258 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1980?

There are 178 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 17, 1980.

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