What happened on Monday August 18, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1980:

• Deng Xiaoping's Leadership Reform Speech Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping delivered a pivotal speech titled 'On the Reform of the Party and State Leadership System' to the Chinese Communist Party. This address was a critical moment in China's political transformation, signaling significant structural reforms in governance and party leadership.
• Ecuador Earthquake of 1980 A significant magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near the coast of Ecuador, causing substantial damage in the Guayaquil area. The seismic event resulted in eight fatalities and left approximately 100 people injured, highlighting the region's vulnerability to geological instability.
• Damion Stewart Birth Damion Stewart, a Jamaican football player, was born. While specific details about his early life and career are limited in this record, he would go on to represent Jamaica in professional football.

Events in 1980

August 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1980

August 18, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1980 can also be written as 8/18/1980 in the US and as 18/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1980:

• Esteban Cambiasso

  Renowned Argentinian footballer who played for top clubs like Inter Milan and the national team, known for his midfield skills.

• Jeremy Shockey

  Prominent American football tight end who played in the NFL for multiple teams, known for his aggressive playing style.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1980:

• Immirù Hailé Selassié
• Harold Kitching

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Christopher Cross - Sailing
3. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
4. The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
5. Diana Ross - Upside Down

August 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. George Benson - Give Me The Night
3. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
4. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
5. Larry Graham - One In A Million You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 12:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 27, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Aug 26, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1980

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Someone born on August 18, 1980 is:

44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 26 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16340 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1980?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1980.

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