What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1980?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1980:

• Solidarity Labor Union Formation The Solidarity labor union was established in Poland, marking a pivotal moment in the country's resistance against communist rule and sparking a movement that would eventually lead to the fall of the Iron Curtain.
• Iraq-Iran Territorial Dispute Iraq under Saddam Hussein broke the 1975 treaty with Iran and proclaimed sovereignty over the strategically important Shatt al-Arab waterway, setting the stage for the Iran-Iraq War.
• Kim Dae Jung Death Sentence South Korean opposition leader Kim Dae Jung was sentenced to death, highlighting the authoritarian regime's suppression of political dissent during this period.
• Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Debayle Former Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza Debayle was assassinated in Asunción, Paraguay. A key figure in Nicaragua's political history, Somoza was killed in exile after being overthrown by the Sandinista Revolution earlier that year.
• Iraq-Algeria Diplomatic Accord Saddam Hussein signed a diplomatic accord with Algeria, marking a strategic diplomatic move during a period of increasing regional tensions.
• Divine Madness Film Premiere The concert film 'Divine Madness' starring Bette Midler premiered, showcasing the iconic performer's energetic stage performance and comedic talents.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1980

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1980

September 17, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 261st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1980 can also be written as 9/17/1980 in the US and as 17/9/1980 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1980 in September 1980 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1980:

• Shabana Mahmood

  English lawyer and Labour Party politician who served as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, representing Birmingham Ladywood...

• Dan Haren

  Professional Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams including the Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los...

• Tizy Bone

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1980:

• Anastasio Somoza Debayle
• Rex Norris
• Emilio Petiva
• Bianca Stagno Bellincioni
• Michael Strong

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. Air Supply - All Out Of Love
3. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
4. Irene Cara - Fame
5. Johnny Lee - Lookin' For Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1980 was Feels Like I'm In Love by Kelly Marie, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Kelly Marie - Feels Like I'm In Love
2. Randy Crawford - One Day I'll Fly Away
3. The Jam - Start
4. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
5. The Police - Don't Stand So Close To Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1980 was Give Me The Night by George Benson, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. George Benson - Give Me The Night
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. The O'Jays - Girl,don't Let It Get You Down
4. Tom Browne - Funkin' For Jamaica (N.Y.)
5. Teddy Pendergrass - Can't We Try

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 12:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Sep 24, 1980.

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Someone born on September 17, 1980 is:

44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 15 days old,

or 2328 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16298 days old,

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

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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