What happened on Sunday May 18, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1980:

• Mount St. Helens Eruption The catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington, United States, was a devastating natural disaster that killed 57 people, caused $3 billion in damage, and dramatically reshaped the landscape of the Pacific Northwest.
• David A. Johnston: Volcanologist Victim of Mount St. Helens David A. Johnston, an American volcanologist, tragically lost his life during the catastrophic eruption of Mount St. Helens. As a dedicated scientist studying the volcano, he was among the first to witness and document the massive geological event.
• Gwangju Uprising: Students Demand Democratic Reforms Students in Gwangju, South Korea, began demonstrations calling for democratic reforms, a pivotal moment in the country's struggle against authoritarian rule and a significant step towards democratic transition.
• China Launches First Intercontinental Rocket The People's Republic of China achieved a significant milestone in space technology by successfully launching its first intercontinental rocket, marking a major advancement in the country's aerospace capabilities.
• Shining Path Begins Terrorist Activities in Peru The Peruvian terrorist group Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) initiated its violent campaign by attacking a voting poll in Chuschi, Ayacucho, marking the beginning of a decade-long period of political violence and insurgency.
• Ian Curtis: Tragic Loss of Joy Division Vocalist Ian Curtis, the influential lead singer of post-punk band Joy Division, died by suicide at the young age of 23, leaving a profound impact on the music world and alternative rock scene.
• Belgium's Third Martens Government Forms Wilfried Martens, a prominent Belgian politician, formed his third government, continuing to navigate the complex political landscape of Belgium during a period of significant national transformation.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from May. 18, 1980

Newspapers from May. 18, 1980

May 18, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1980 can also be written as 5/18/1980 in the US and as 18/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1980:

• Matt Long

  American actor known for roles in television series and films, with notable appearances in 'Jack & Bobby' and 'Heroes'.

• Michaël Llodra

  French professional tennis player who excelled in doubles, winning Wimbledon in 2007 and achieving significant success in international...

• Manny Malhotra
• Diego Pérez (footballer)
• Reggie Evans
• Diego Fernando Pérez

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1980:

• David A. Johnston

  David A. Johnston was a renowned American volcanologist who tragically died during the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption while studying the...

• Ian Curtis

  Iconic post-punk musician and lead singer of Joy Division, whose tragic life and profound musical influence significantly impacted...

• David Alexander Johnston

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Christopher Cross - Ride Like The Wind
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
5. Billy Preston - With You I'm Born Again

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. The Isley Brothers - Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love) (Parts 1 & 2)
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
5. Leon Haywood - Don't Push It Don't Force It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 12:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Someone born on May 18, 1980 is:

45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 5 days old,

or 2353 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16472 days old,

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

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 18th 2026.

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

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

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