What happened on Tuesday August 19, 1980?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1980:

• WHO Smallpox Eradication Project Begins The World Health Organization (WHO) launches its Smallpox Eradication Project in India, a critical global health initiative aimed at completely eliminating one of humanity's most devastating diseases.
• Saudia Flight 163 Disaster A catastrophic aviation tragedy occurs when a Saudi Arabian Lockheed Tristar crashes on landing at Riyadh, resulting in the deaths of 301 passengers and crew. This remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Saudi Arabian history.
• Death of Otto Frank, Anne Frank's Father Otto Frank, the father of Anne Frank and the only survivor of his immediate family from the Holocaust, passes away. He dedicated much of his life to preserving his daughter's legacy and promoting tolerance after World War II.
• Otłoczyn Railway Accident Poland experiences its worst post-war railway disaster, with 67 fatalities and 62 injuries in the Otłoczyn region. This tragic event highlights significant railway safety concerns in the country during this period.
• George Brett's Hitting Streak Ends Baseball player George Brett's impressive 30-game hitting streak comes to an end, marking a significant moment in his remarkable 1980 season with the Kansas City Royals.
• Jun Jin's Birth Jun Jin, a prominent rapper and member of the popular Korean music group Shinhwa, is born. He would later become an influential figure in the Korean entertainment industry.
• Darius Danesh's Birth Darius Danesh, a Scottish singer-songwriter and actor, is born. He would later gain fame through music competitions and his subsequent entertainment career.

Events in 1980

August 19, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1980

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1980

August 19, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1980 can also be written as 8/19/1980 in the US and as 19/8/1980 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1980 in August 1980 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1980:

• Michael Todd

  Famous film producer known for the classic adventure film 'Around the World in 80 Days'.

• Darius Campbell

  Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor who tragically passed away in 2022.

• Jun Jin

  South Korean actor and singer, member of the popular K-pop group Shinhwa.

• Houcine (singer)

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1980:

• Otto Frank

  Father of Anne Frank and co-founder of Opekta, a company that sold pectin.

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1980 was Magic by Olivia Newton-John, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
2. Christopher Cross - Sailing
3. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1
4. The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue
5. Diana Ross - Upside Down

August 19, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1980 was The Winner Takes It All by Abba, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Abba - The Winner Takes It All
2. Diana Ross - Upside Down
3. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes
4. Sheena Easton - 9 To 5
5. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out

August 19, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1980 was Upside Down by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Diana Ross - Upside Down
2. George Benson - Give Me The Night
3. The Fatback Band - Backstrokin'
4. Kurtis Blow - The Breaks (Part 1)
5. Larry Graham - One In A Million You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:22 pm and setting at 12:41 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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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 1980

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Someone born on August 19, 1980 is:

44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 25 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16339 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1980?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 19, 1980.

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