What happened on Thursday November 20, 1980?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1980:

• Gang of Four Trial Begins in China The trial of the infamous Gang of Four, a political faction responsible for many of the excesses during the Cultural Revolution, commenced in Beijing. This landmark legal proceeding marked a significant turning point in post-Mao China's political landscape.
• First Solar-Powered Flight Steve Ptacek achieved a groundbreaking milestone in aviation by completing the first solar-powered flight using the Solar Challenger aircraft, demonstrating the potential of renewable energy in transportation.
• Lake Peigneur Disaster A remarkable geological incident occurred when Lake Peigneur in Louisiana completely drained into an underlying salt mine due to a misplaced Texaco oil drilling probe. The accident caused a massive whirlpool and significant environmental disruption, dramatically altering the local landscape.
• John McEwen, Australian Prime Minister John McEwen, the eighteenth Prime Minister of Australia, was a significant political figure born in 1900. He played a crucial role in shaping Australian politics during the mid-20th century.
• Billy Martin Wins Manager of the Year Billy Martin was honored as the American League Manager of the Year for his exceptional leadership of the Oakland Athletics, highlighting his strategic prowess in baseball management.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1980

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1980

November 20, 1980: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• San Diego Chargers - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 24

November 20, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 325th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1980 can also be written as 11/20/1980 in the US and as 20/11/1980 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1980 in November 1980 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1980:

• Martina Sucha
• Ana Caterina Morariu

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1980:

• John McEwen

  Australian lawyer and politician, 18th prime minister of australia (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on November 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Kenny Rogers - Lady
2. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
3. Donna Summer - The Wanderer
4. Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
5. Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Blondie - The Tide Is High
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
4. Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You
5. David Bowie - Fashion

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.

1. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
2. The Jacksons - Lovely One
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
4. Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
5. Kool & The Gang - Celebration

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 05:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 23, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Nov 22, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1980

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Someone born on November 20, 1980 is:

44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 12 days old,

or 2319 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16234 days old,

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

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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

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

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