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August 18, 1980 was the 231st day of the year 1980, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 18, 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 August 18, 1980, who was born and died on August 18, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Magic by Olivia Newton-John), movies (e.g. The Long Good Friday, directed by John Mackenzie), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1980?
- August 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1980?
- August 18, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1980?
What day of the week was August 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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on August 18, 1980?
Famous people born on August 18, 1980:
![Preeti Jhangiani]()
Preeti JhangianiIndian actress.
- Emir Spahić
Emir Spahić is a retired Bosnian footballer known for his successful career as a defender.
- Esteban Cambiasso
Argentinian footballer.
- Kieran Bew
Kieran bew is a british actor known for his roles in various tv series and films.
- Bart Scott
American football player.
- Ryan O'Hara
Australian rugby league player.
- Rob Nguyen
Driver of a race car in australia.
- Jeremy Shockey
American football player.
- Kieron Davies
German-born welsh rugby player.
- Athina Papayianni
Greek race walker.
- Ferry van Vliet
- Damion Stewart
- Ossi Väänänen
- Yannick Bertrand
- Marta Capurso
- Sergej Charitonov
- Choi Min-ho
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 8 months old,
or 524 months and 8 days old,
or 2279 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15957 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 August 18, 1980?
There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1980.
August 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1980:
- Norman Cazden
Composer dies at 65.
- Domingos Monteiro
- Immirù Hailé Selassié
- Harold Kitching
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1980:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Christopher Cross - Sailing
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
- The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
- 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.
August 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Abba - The Winner Takes It All
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
- Sheena Easton - 9 To 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 R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Upside Down
- George Benson - Give Me The Night
- The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
- Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
August 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Long Good Friday
Release year: 1980
Directed by: John Mackenzie
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Paul Freeman, Leo Dolan
Country: United States of America
Resurrection
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Sam Shepard, Richard Farnsworth, Roberts Blossom
Atlantic City
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Louis Malle
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Susan Sarandon, Kate Reid, Michel Piccoli
Loving Couples
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Shirley MacLaine, James Coburn, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Collins
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
August 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:
Coming Home
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Mysterious World
Release year: 1980
Starring: Arthur C. Clarke, Gordon Honeycombe, Remy Van Lierde
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show
Release year: 1980
August 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
Murder In The White House
By: Margaret Truman
A political thriller can't be written better than by the daughter of a president. Murder in the White House is Margaret Truman's debut book in the Capital Crimes Series.
Craig Claiborne'S Gourmet Diet
By: Craig Claiborne with Pierre Franey
low-sodium recipes Modified-fat recipes Modified-cholesterol Recipes Low-fat Cookbook
The Bourne Identity
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.
Innocent Blood
By: P.D. James
Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.
August 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galactic Attack
King & Balloon
Rogue
Compu-Spell
Cytron Masters
Who was the US President on August 18, 1980?
On August 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1980?
On August 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1980?
On August 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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 August 1980?
August 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
