What happened on Tuesday February 19, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1980:

• Eric Heiden's Olympic Speed Skating Record American speed skater Eric Heiden achieved an extraordinary Olympic performance, setting a record of 1:15.18 in the 1,000-meter event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics. This was part of his remarkable achievement of winning five gold medals across different speed skating distances.
• Death of Bon Scott, AC/DC Lead Singer Bon Scott (Ronald Belford Scott), the charismatic lead singer of legendary rock band AC/DC, died after a night of heavy drinking in South London. His untimely death at the age of 33 marked a significant moment in rock music history.
• Ingemar Stenmark's Olympic Giant Slalom Victory Swedish alpine skiing legend Ingemar Stenmark secured gold in the giant slalom event at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics, further cementing his status as one of the greatest alpine skiers of his era.
• Ulrich Wehling's Historic Olympic Achievement East German athlete Ulrich Wehling made history by winning his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the Nordic combined event at Lake Placid, a remarkable feat of consistency and athletic excellence.
• Karin Enke's Olympic Speed Skating Triumph East German speed skater Karin Enke won her first Olympic gold medal in the 500-meter event at Lake Placid, launching what would become a distinguished Olympic career.
• Ian Botham's Remarkable Cricket Performance English cricket all-rounder Ian Botham delivered an exceptional performance in the Jubilee Test Cricket match in Bombay, scoring a century and taking 13 wickets, showcasing his extraordinary all-round capabilities.
• Washington Capitals Break Montreal Canadiens' Streak In a significant NHL moment, the Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1, ending the Canadiens' impressive 34-game unbeaten streak against the Capitals.
• Ma Lin, Chinese Table Tennis Player Ma Lin, a notable Chinese table tennis player, representing China's strong tradition in the sport during this era.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1980

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1980

February 19, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1980 can also be written as 2/19/1980 in the US and as 19/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1980:

• David Gandy

  David Gandy is a renowned British male model famous for his work with Dolce & Gabbana and as a prominent fashion icon.

• Steevy Boulay

  Steevy Boulay is a French television personality who gained fame through 'Loft Story', France's pioneering reality TV show in 2001.

• Mike Miller

  Mike Miller is a professional basketball player who played in the NBA, known for his three-point shooting and winning two NBA championships.

• Dwight Freeney

  Dwight Freeney is a former NFL defensive end, renowned for his exceptional pass-rushing skills and long career with the Indianapolis Colts.

• Mike Miller (basketball)
• Ma Lin

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1980:

• Bon Scott

  Legendary AC/DC lead singer who tragically died at 33 from alcohol-related complications.

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on February 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1980 was Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
2. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
3. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
4. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
5. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 19, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1980

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Someone born on February 19, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 25 days old,

or 2360 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16521 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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

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

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