What happened on Sunday July 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1980:

• UN Security Council Resolution on Jerusalem The United Nations Security Council unanimously votes (14-0) that member states should not recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, reflecting the ongoing complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian territorial dispute.
• Honduras Transitions to Civilian Rule The Honduran military peacefully transfers control to a civilian government, establishing a 71-member national assembly. This marks a significant moment in Honduras' political development and transition towards democratic governance.
• Gisele Bündchen Born Gisele Bündchen, a renowned Brazilian supermodel, is born in Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She would later become one of the most successful and highest-paid models in the world, significantly influencing the fashion industry during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
• Tom Watson Wins British Open Tom Watson wins the 109th British Golf Open at Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland, with an impressive score of 271. This victory further solidifies Watson's reputation as one of the greatest golfers of his era.
• Joop Zoetemelk Wins Tour de France Dutch cyclist Joop Zoetemelk wins the Tour de France, marking a significant achievement in his professional cycling career. Zoetemelk was known for his consistency and multiple Tour de France participations.
• Pat Bradley Wins LPGA Tournament Pat Bradley wins the LPGA Greater Baltimore Golf Classic, contributing to her impressive professional golf career and highlighting women's achievements in sports.

Events in 1980

July 20, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1980

July 20, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1980 can also be written as 7/20/1980 in the US and as 20/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1980:

• Gisele Bündchen

  Internationally renowned Brazilian supermodel, environmental activist, and UN Goodwill Ambassador who dominated the fashion world in the...

• Enora Malagré

  French television and radio presenter known for her energetic and provocative style on popular talk shows.

• Patricia Bündchen

  Brazilian model and environmental activist focusing on sustainable living and high-profile brand collaborations.

• Mike Kennerty

  Guitarist for the popular American rock band The All-American Rejects, contributing to their distinctive pop-rock sound and musical success.

• Dado Dolabella
• Jin Goo

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 20th

Famous people died on July 20, 1980:

• Maria Martinez

  San ildefonso pueblo (native american) potter (b. 1887).

• Roger de Vilmorin
• Dino Luperi
• Piet Bouman

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 20th

July 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Elton John - Little Jeannie
5. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)

July 20, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

July 20, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
4. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 20, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 July 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 01:41 pm and setting at 12:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1980

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Someone born on July 20, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 24 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16369 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1980?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 20, 1980.

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