Friday October 17, 1980: on this day

October 17, 1980 was the 291st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 17, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 17, 1980, who was born and died on October 17, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Another One Bites The Dust by Queen), movies (e.g. The Idolmaker, directed by Taylor Hackford), TV series (e.g. Big City Comedy) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1980?


October 17, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 291st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1980 can also be written as 10/17/1980 in the US and as 17/10/1980 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1980 in October 1980 calendar

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October 17, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1980:

  • 1st-class debut of mike whitney, nsw vs. queensland
  • As part of the holy see : united kingdom relations a british monarch makes the first state visit to the vatican

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October 17, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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 17, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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October 17, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 12:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 24, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Oct 23, 1980.

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Who was born on October 17, 1980?


Famous people born on October 17, 1980:

  • Mclain Ward

    Mclain Ward is an American equestrian who has won multiple Olympic gold medals in show jumping.

  • Yekaterina Gamova

    Yekaterina gamova is a retired russian volleyball player known for her exceptional height and powerful spikes, and she is considered one of...

  • Justin Shenkarow

    American actor.

  • Sarah Lamb

    American ballerina.

  • Isaac Mina

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Mohammad Hafeez

    Pakistani cricketer.

  • Alessandro Piccolo

    Italian race car driver.

  • Angel Parker

    American actress.

  • Conor Timmis
  • Marina Glezer
  • Simone Angelini
  • José Argote
  • Barbara Bolzan
  • Nicholas Britell
  • Barbara Kleon
  • Tarell Alvin McCraney
  • Michela Di Biase

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 6 months old,

or 522 months and 10 days old,

or 2271 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15898 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1980.

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October 17, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1980:

  • Ugo Sissa
  • Yvonne Astruc
  • Sam Flint
  • Don Rehfeldt
  • Harold Emery Moore

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1980:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1980 was Another One Bites The Dust by Queen, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another One Bites The Dust
  2. - Woman In Love
  3. - Upside Down youtube
  4. - All Out Of Love
  5. - He's So Shy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 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.

October 17, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stand So Close To Me
  2. - DISCO
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Baggy Trousers
  5. - Masterblaster (Jammin')

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1980 was Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.) by Tom Browne, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
  2. - Another One Bites The Dust
  3. - More Bounch To The Ounce
  4. - Wide Receiver (Part I)
  5. - Master Blaster (Jammin')

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October 17, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Idolmaker

The Idolmaker

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Ray Sharkey, Tovah Feldshuh, Peter Gallagher, Paul Land

Permanent Vacation

Permanent Vacation

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Chris Parker, Leila Gastil, John Lurie, Richard Boes

Borderline

Borderline

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jerrold Freedman

Starring: Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

October 17, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Big City Comedy

Big City Comedy

Release year: 1980

It's a Living

It's a Living

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

Ladies' Man

Ladies' Man

Release year: 1980

Country: United States of America

October 17, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Number 1 by Billy Martin and Peter Golenbock

Number 1

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Billy Martin's memoirs were written during his turbulent tenure as Yankees manager. They show why he was the heart of the Yankees. It

Loon Lake by E.L. Doctorow

Loon Lake

By:

Joe is the hero in this dazzling novel by American master E. L. Doctorow. He is a young man who runs away from the Great Depression.

The Origin by Irving Stone

The Origin

By:

His 1831 voyage aboard H.M.S. From his 1831 voyage aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, to his death in 1882. Charles Darwin encounters opposition and endures grueling sea journeys.

Random Winds by Belva Plain

Random Winds

By:

This is a powerful epic that takes you from a small village in New York at the turn of the century to war-torn London. From the bedsides of the rural poor, to the urgent need for a New York City …

The Fifth Horseman by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre

The Fifth Horseman

By:

Qaddafi, the Libyan leader, holds New York City hostage in a thriller about terrorist threats. He threatens to set off a hidden nuclear weapon.

October 17, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Computer Bismarck

Computer Bismarck

Platform: Apple II and TRS-80[1]

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Spectar

Spectar

Platform: Arcade, ColecoVision

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Exidy

Star Castle

Star Castle

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Sea Battle

Sea Battle

Platform: Intellivision, Xbox 360, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Mattel

Voodoo Castle

Voodoo Castle

Platform: Apple II Plus, Commodore PET, TRS-80, Vic 20, TI 99/4a, Commodore 64, Macintosh, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Dragon 32/64

Genre: text adventure

Publisher: Adventure International

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1980?

On October 17, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1980?

On October 17, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1980?

On October 17, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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What happened in 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for October 1980?

October 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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