What happened on Tuesday May 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1980:

• Gwangju Uprising Begins Students in Gwangju, South Korea, initiate demonstrations calling for democratic reforms, marking a pivotal moment in the country's pro-democracy movement.
• Quebec Independence Referendum In a significant political event, Quebec's population decisively rejects the government's proposal for independence from Canada, with 60% voting against separation.
• Love Canal Environmental Crisis 710 families in the Love Canal area of Niagara Falls, New York, are evacuated due to severe environmental contamination, marking a significant moment in environmental health awareness.
• Kingston Nursing Home Fire Tragedy A devastating fire in a nursing home in Kingston, Jamaica, results in the tragic loss of 157 lives, highlighting critical safety concerns in elder care facilities.
• Peter Criss Leaves Kiss Drummer Peter Criss announces his departure from the iconic rock band Kiss, signaling a significant change in the group's lineup.
• Jack Walsh, Cricket Personality Passes Away Jack Walsh, a notable cricket player and commentator from Wallsend, dies, marking the end of a career in sports broadcasting.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from May. 20, 1980

Newspapers from May. 20, 1980

May 20, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1980 can also be written as 5/20/1980 in the US and as 20/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1980:

• Benoît Dorémus
• Juliana Pasha

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1980:

• Mauro Reggiani

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on May 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
5. Dr. Hook - Sexy Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
5. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1980 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:24 am and setting at 01:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1980

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Someone born on May 20, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 13 days old,

or 2345 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16419 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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

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

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