Wednesday 20 February 1980
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Pisces. The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Imanol Harinordoquy and Yoann Sover.
In that special week of February people in US were listening to Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen.
In UK Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials was in the top 5 hits.
Mad Max, directed by George Miller, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980
while Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Yes Minister.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Network or Missile Command.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Famous Birthdays:
- Imanol Harinordoquy: French rugby union footballer.
- Yoann Sover
- Anne Poleska
- Yuichi Nakamura: Japanese voice actor.
- Artur Boruc: Polish footballer.
- Luis Rey: Colombian footballer.
Famous Deaths:
- Alice Longworth: American noted family, the daughter of President Teddy Roosevelt, she was known for her regal beauty and great wit.
Facts:
- Actress Susan Dey (LA Law) weds producer Bernard Sofronski
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 1980 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
- Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Dan Fogelberg - Longer
- Donna Summer - On The Radio
- Andy Gibb - Desire
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- Fleetwood Mac - Sara
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) - The Specials
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
- Madness - My Girl
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
Top #10 R&B songs
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
- Shalamar - The Second Time Around
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
- Sister Sledge - Got To Love Somebody
- Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
- Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
- Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard
- Tavares - Bad Times
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 1980?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Operation Abscam -- Feb. 18, 1980
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8679
- Time: U.S. Olympic speed skaters Eric and Beth Heiden. Inset: Canadian flag
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Anatomy Of An Illness
The best-selling, groundbreaking classic by Norman Cousins on combating life-threatening illness through humor and patient participation in care.Anatomy of an Illness was the first book by a patient that spoke to
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Princess Daisy
She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. But everyone called her Daisy. She was a blonde beauty living in a world of aristocrats and countless wealthy. Her father was a prince, a Russian nobleman.
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The Establishment
She'll stand up for her family, no matter the cost Former socialite Barbara Lavette is unconcerned about the gossip that surrounds her new marriage. However, her husband Bernie, a poor mechanic whom she met in the midst of World War ...
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