Wednesday June 18, 1980: on this day

June 18, 1980 was the 170th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 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 June 18, 1980, who was born and died on June 18, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 18, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.), movies (e.g. Airplane!, directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 18th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 18, 1980?


June 18, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 170th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1980 can also be written as 6/18/1980 in the US and as 18/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

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June 18, 1980: What happened on that day?


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June 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:07 am and setting at 12:36 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Who was born on June 18, 1980?


Famous people born on June 18, 1980:

  • Tecla Machado

    Advocate for women's rights in Brazil.

  • Ho Kwon

    Founder of a popular fashion brand.

  • David Giuntoli

    David giuntoli is an american actor best known for his role as nick burkhardt in the tv series grimm.

  • Antonio Gates

    Antonio Gates is a former NFL tight end who had a successful career with the San Diego Chargers.

  • Victoriano Lopez

    Data scientist known for developing advanced machine learning algorithms.

  • Khalid Al Qasimi

    Khalid Al Qasimi was a talented fashion designer and the son of the ruler of Sharjah.

  • Sergey Kirdyapkin

    Russian race walker.

  • Antero Niittymäki

    Finnish player in ice hockey.

  • Tara Platt

    American actress, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Craig Mottram

    Australian middle distance runner.

  • Ivana Wong

    Hong kong singers and songwriters.

  • Colin Munroe

    Canadian producer and singer-songwriter.

  • Géraldine Fasnacht
  • Michael Sullivan
  • Michael Wimmer
  • Matteo Musso
  • Nicolás Mateo

Whose famous birthday is on June 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 18th:

  • Paul McCartney
    Paul McCartney

    British musician, best known for being part of the legendary group "the beatles".

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Jamel Debbouze
    Jamel Debbouze

    French and moroccan comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.

  • Amanda Lear
    Amanda Lear

    She is a transvestite from vietnam and possibly transsexual.

  • Bernard Giraudeau
    Bernard Giraudeau

    French actor, writer, producer, director and scriptwriter.

  • Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini

    Ingrid bergman, a noted italian-american family, is the daughter of roberto rossellini and isotta rossellini.

  • Willa Holland
    Willa Holland

    Willa holland is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'the o.c.

  • Richard Madden
    Richard Madden

    Richard madden is a scottish actor known for his role as robb stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Marie Gillain
    Marie Gillain

    Belgian actress.

  • Lech Kaczynski
    Lech Kaczynski

    He is a polish twin and was elected as the country's president in october 2005.

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June 18, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 9 months old,

or 525 months and 1 day old,

or 2282 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15980 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 18, 1980?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 18th 2024.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 18, 1980.

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June 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 18, 1980:

  • André Leducq

    He was a former french road cycling racer.

  • Terence Fisher

    English director and screenwriter (d. 1980).

  • Carlos Servetti
  • Kazimierz Kuratowski
  • Doris Davenport

What famous deaths happened on June 18th?

Famous deaths on June 18th:

  • Joan Caulfield
    Joan Caulfield

    American actress and former model.

  • Nancy Marchand
    Nancy Marchand

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • Pedro Armendáriz
    Pedro Armendáriz

    Jr.

  • Balen Wilde

    Famous for his witty and satirical plays.

  • Arli Müller

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Farrin Behr

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Derec Jones

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.

  • Olita Chen

    Prominent figure in international diplomacy.

  • Myosha Chen

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Joseh Saramago

    Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.

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June 18, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 18, 1980:

  • Seychelles - National Day.
  • Brazil - Chemist's Day.
  • Father's Day, US, UK, Chile (2006).
  • Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.

Observances on June 18, 1980:

  • International Day for Countering Hate Speech
  • Sustainable Gastronomy Day
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June 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

June 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Funkytown youtube
  2. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  3. - Coming Up
  4. - Biggest Part Of Me
  5. - The Rose

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

June 18, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crying
  2. - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
  3. - Funky Town
  4. - Back Together Again
  5. - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

June 18, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 18, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get Serious
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Sweet Sensation
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  5. - Landlord

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June 18, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 18, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Airplane!

Airplane!

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Country: United States of America

Temptation Island

Temptation Island

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Joey Gosiengfiao

Starring: Dina Bonnevie, Azenith Briones, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo

The Sea Wolves

The Sea Wolves

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, Trevor Howard

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

June 18, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

The Whisper of Glocken

The Whisper of Glocken

Release year: 1980

Written by:

Directed by: Harry Aldous

Starring: Paul Honeyman

Ging wah cheun mung

Ging wah cheun mung

Release year: 1980

June 18, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 18, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Innocent Blood by P.D. James

Innocent Blood

By:

Philippa Palfrey was adopted as a child by a wealthy family. She fantasizes about being the daughter of an aristocrat or a parlor maid.

Hungry As The Sea by Wilbur Smith

Hungry As The Sea

By:

Wilbur Smith's vividly realistic novels are set on the edge of human courage and nature's fury. This master storyteller takes us to the cold South in Hungry as the Sea.

Smiley'S People by John le Carré

Smiley'S People

By:

The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.

Will by G. Gordon Liddy

Will

By:

From soldier to Washington insider, from a prisoner who preferred to be held in a prison than to betray his principles to a writer and radio personality at the top, G.

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

June 18, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 18, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Computer Conflict

Computer Conflict

Platform: Apple II series

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Space Firebird

Space Firebird

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Sega-Gremlin

Zeus World

Zeus World

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Donnoly

The Prisoner

The Prisoner

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Edu-Ware

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 June 18, 1980?

On June 18, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 18, 1980?

On June 18, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 18, 1980?

On June 18, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 18th?

June 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of June. 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 June 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Relations iran-united states: iran's president hassan rouhani said that iran would not wage war against any country in response to the united states accusing iran of attacking two oil tankers in gulf of oman last week.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict: a palestinian man is killed while trying to alter the israel-gaza border’s automated defenses. they explode.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bombing attack coordinated on a gardez police station in paktia province leaves dozens dead and many others injured.

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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 June 1980?

June 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1980 calendar looked like.

Wednesday June 18, 1980