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see horoscope and birth chart for March 18, 1980What happened on Tuesday, March 18, 1980?
About March 18th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 18, 1980, a Vostok-2M rocket carrying a Tselina-D satellite exploded during fueling operations at Site 43/4 of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union. The explosion resulted in the deaths of 48 people and injuries to 43 others. The disaster was initially attributed to unauthorized actions by the ground crew, but later investigations suggested that a design flaw in the rocket's fuel filters, involving the use of lead solder, was the likely cause.
- Day of the week: March 18th, 1980 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd
- #1 UK song: Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- March 18, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 18, 1980?
- Who was born on March 18, 1980?
- March 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- March 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- March 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 18, 1980?
- Back in 1980
March 18, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 18, 1980:
- Explosion of Vostok-2M rocket at Plesetsk Cosmodrome kills 48 On March 18, 1980, a Vostok-2M rocket carrying a Tselina-D satellite exploded during fueling operations at Site 43/4 of the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Soviet Union. The explosion resulted in the deaths of 48 people and injuries to 43 others. The disaster was initially attributed to unauthorized actions by the ground crew, but later investigations suggested that a design flaw in the rocket's fuel filters, involving the use of lead solder, was the likely cause. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Tamara de Lempicka, Polish Art Deco Painter, dies in Mexico Tamara de Lempicka, renowned for her polished Art Deco portraits, passed away in her sleep on March 18, 1980, in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Following her wishes, her ashes were scattered over the Popocatépetl volcano. source: widewalls.ch
- Birth of figure skater Alexei Yagudin Alexei Yagudin, a prominent Russian figure skater and Olympic champion, was born on March 18, 1980. He is known for his artistic performances and technical skills, winning multiple titles including the 2002 Winter Olympics gold medal. Yagudin's career has made a significant impact on the sport of figure skating. source: britannica.com
- Death of Herman Griffith, West Indies cricketer Herman Griffith, a West Indian cricketer who played 13 Test matches and took 44 wickets, passed away on March 18, 1980. source: kpolsson.com
March 18, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from March 1980
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What day of the week was March 18, 1980?
March 18, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 78th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 18, 1980 can also be written as 3/18/1980 in the US and as 18/3/1980 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on March 18, 1980?
Famous people born on March 18, 1980:
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Sophia MylesSophia Myles is an English actress known for her work in film and television. She gained particular recognition for her roles in the films 'Tristan & Isolde', 'Underworld', and the television series 'Doctor Who' and 'Moonlight'. [bio]
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Alexei YagudinAlexei Yagudin is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion Russian figure skater renowned for his exceptional technical skills and...
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Sébastien FreySébastien Frey is a professional French footballer who played as a goalkeeper, notably for several top-tier European football clubs during...
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Aleksej Jagudin
March 18, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 18, 1980:
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Erich FrommRenowned German social psychologist, psychoanalyst, and humanistic philosopher who significantly influenced 20th-century critical theory and...
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Louise Lovely![Tamara de Lempicka]()
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Giulio Giannelli
March 18, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 18, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 17th and March 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1980 was Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
- Dan Fogelberg - Longer
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Andy Gibb - Desire
- Spinners - Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl (Medley)
March 18, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
- Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful
- Blondie - Atomic
- The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
- Marti Webb - Take That Look Off Your Face
- The Vapors - Turning Japanese
March 18, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
- The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
- Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
- Vaughn Mason And Crew - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll
March 18, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.
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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 18, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMarch 18, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 18, 1980 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:24 am and setting at 09:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.
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Someone born on March 18, 1980 is:
46 years 4 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 1980?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 18th 2027.
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