Friday June 20, 1980: on this day

June 20, 1980 was the 172nd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 20, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 20, 1980, who was born and died on June 20, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.), movies (e.g. Airplane!, directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 20, 1980?


June 20, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1980 can also be written as 6/20/1980 in the US and as 20/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

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June 20, 1980: What happened on that day?


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June 20, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 20, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

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

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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June 20, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 01:02 pm and setting at 01:32 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Who was born on June 20, 1980?


Famous people born on June 20, 1980:

  • Tika Sumpter
    Tika Sumpter

    Tv actress.

  • Athene Mercedes

    Popular Twitch streamer and gamer known for charity work and gaming achievements.

  • Thula Sibanda

    Acclaimed poet known for powerful and evocative works.

  • Nicholas Zakas

    Well-known for his work on web development and author of several popular programming books.

  • Mylo Carbia

    Renowned for her horror novels.

  • Ayah Marar

    Talented writer and musician, recognized for her captivating storytelling.

  • Fabian Wegmann

    German road racing cyclist.

  • Franco Semioli

    Italian footballer.

  • Tony Lovato

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist, mest.

  • Carlo Festuccia

    Italian rugby union footballer.

  • Kim Engelbrecht
    Kim Engelbrecht
  • Valentine Féau
  • Aljaksej Abalmasaŭ
  • Rone
  • Pieter Collen
  • Angelina Crow
  • Sunday Ibrahim
  • Li Yan
  • Milovan Mirošević

Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:

  • Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman

    American actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.

  • Lionel Richie
    Lionel Richie

    Lionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Brian Wilson
    Brian Wilson

    American musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • John Goodman
    John Goodman

    American actor.

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Anne Murray
    Anne Murray

    Canadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.

  • Dreama Walker
    Dreama Walker

    American actress.

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June 20, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 28 days old,

or 2282 weeks and 4 days old,

or 15978 days old,

if you were born on June 20, 1980.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 20, 1980.

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June 20, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 20, 1980:

  • Macdonald Ross

    Noted astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Gustaf Allan Pettersson

    Composer dies at 68.

  • Vincenzo Guarniera

What famous deaths happened on June 20th?

Famous deaths on June 20th:

  • Ina Balin
    Ina Balin

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.

  • Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood

    Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.

  • Xylan Nova

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Undray Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Clee Harper

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.

  • Adaja Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Charmeka Johnson

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Muriah Khan

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Ceria Malam

    Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.

  • Jimel Johnson

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

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June 20, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 20, 1980:

  • American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
  • West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
  • Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
  • UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
  • Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
  • Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
  • Day of The Royal Victorian Order.

Observances on June 20, 1980:

  • World Refugee Day
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June 20, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 20, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 16th and June 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

June 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Funkytown youtube
  2. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  3. - Coming Up
  4. - Biggest Part Of Me
  5. - The Rose

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

June 20, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crying
  2. - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
  3. - Funky Town
  4. - Back Together Again
  5. - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

June 20, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 20, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 16th and June 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Let's Get Serious
  2. - Funkytown youtube
  3. - Sweet Sensation
  4. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  5. - Landlord

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June 20, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 20, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Airplane!

Airplane!

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Country: United States of America

Temptation Island

Temptation Island

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Joey Gosiengfiao

Starring: Dina Bonnevie, Azenith Briones, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo

The Sea Wolves

The Sea Wolves

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, Trevor Howard

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

June 20, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 20, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

The Whisper of Glocken

The Whisper of Glocken

Release year: 1980

Written by:

Directed by: Harry Aldous

Starring: Paul Honeyman

Ging wah cheun mung

Ging wah cheun mung

Release year: 1980

June 20, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 20, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

War Within And Without by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz

Princess Daisy

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She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Identity

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER He has no memory. His bullet-ridden body was taken from the Mediterranean Sea. Plastic surgery has altered his face.

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

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William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

June 20, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 20, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galactic Attack

Galactic Attack

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space combat simulation

Publisher: Siro-Tech Software (later renamed to Sir-Tech Software, Inc.)

Targ

Targ

Platform: Arcade, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Exidy

Midway Campaign

Midway Campaign

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Commodore PET, TRS-80, VIC 20

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Microcomputer Games Inc

Astro Invader

Astro Invader

Platform: Arcade, Arcadia 2001

Genre: Retro, Fixed Shooter

Publisher: JP Konami; NA Stern Electronics

Wizard of Wor

Wizard of Wor

Platform: Arcade, ported to Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Bally Astrocade

Genre: Action/maze

Publisher: Midway; CBS Electronics (Atari 2600); Roklan (Atari 8-bit)

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Who was the US President on June 20, 1980?

On June 20, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1980?

On June 20, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 20, 1980?

On June 20, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 20th?

June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
  • 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.

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What happened in 1980?

1980 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
  • Sweden changes order of succession to throne
  • President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics

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What was the calendar for June 1980?

June 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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