What happened on Friday July 18, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1980:

• Rohini 1: India's First Satellite Launch India successfully launched its first indigenous satellite, Rohini 1, marking a significant milestone in the country's space exploration and technological capabilities.
• Federal Court Strikes Down Selective Service Act A federal court voided the Selective Service Act, ruling that the law's male-only draft registration was unconstitutional, as it did not include women, signaling an important moment in gender equality and legal rights.
• Failed Assassination Attempt on Iranian Ex-Premier An unsuccessful assassination attempt was made against Shapour Bakhtiar, the former Prime Minister of Iran, in Neuilly, France. The attack highlighted the ongoing political tensions surrounding Iranian political exiles.
• Quett Masire Becomes President of Botswana Quett Masire was officially installed as the President of Botswana, marking a significant moment in the country's political transition and democratic governance.
• Nelson Chan: Canadian Filmmaker Nelson Chan is a notable Canadian filmmaker and animation director, recognized for his contributions to the film and animation industry.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1980

July 18, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1980 can also be written as 7/18/1980 in the US and as 18/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1980:

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• Cathy Shim
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Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Elton John - Little Jeannie
5. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
4. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 12:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on July 18, 1980

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Someone born on July 18, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 26 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16371 days old,

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

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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