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Monday July 21, 1980: on this day
July 21, 1980 was the 203rd day of the year 1980, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.
Is July 21, 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 July 21, 1980, who was born and died on July 21, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel), movies (e.g. Xanadu, directed by Robert Greenwald), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 21, 1980?
- July 21, 1980: What happened on that day?
- July 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 21, 1980?
- July 21, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- July 21, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 21, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 21, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 21, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 21, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on July 21, 1980?
What day of the week was July 21, 1980?
July 21, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 1980 can also be written as 7/21/1980 in the US and as 21/7/1980 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 1980:
- Jean-claude droyer climbs the eiffel tower in 2 hours 18 minutes.
July 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
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 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 21st, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 1980 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 01:31 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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Who was born on July 21, 1980?
Famous people born on July 21, 1980:
- Analleli Rios
Popular Mexican singer and songwriter.
- Casten Sabathia
Casten Sabathia is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees.
- Julias Barnes
Former NBA player known for his scoring ability.
- Damyen Bramble
Former professional footballer known for his time at Newcastle United and Ipswich Town.
- Tom Fitzpatrick
Investigative reporter known for breaking high-profile stories on government corruption.
- Tomicka Williams
WNBA champion known for her scoring ability.
- Carols Perez
Renowned for contributions to open-source software development and programming languages.
- Arzu Yıldız
Respected Turkish journalist known for her investigative reporting and insightful commentary.
- Ifeanyi Udeze
Former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
- Sandra Laoura
French skier.
- Sprague Grayden
American actress.
- Sami Yusuf
Sami Yusuf is a British musician known for his Islamic music compositions.
- Arman Dadgar
Arman Dadgar is an Iranian professional wrestler and Olympic medalist.
- Kalvin Ritter
American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies.
- Yvonne Sampson
Australian journalist and sportscaster.
- CC Sabathia
American baseball player.
- Justin Griffith
American football player.
- Jon Dorenbos
American football player.
- Heath Scotland
Australian rules footballer.
- Laurent Gaudin
A february 1985 contaminated blood transfusion resulted in an aids-like illness in a french man.
Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:
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Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Romeo Santos]()
Romeo SantosRomeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.
![Aashish Chaudhary]()
Aashish ChaudharyIndian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.
![Sara Sampaio]()
Sara SampaioSara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Josh Hartnett]()
Josh HartnettJosh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.
![Charlotte Gainsbourg]()
Charlotte GainsbourgFrench-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).
![Jon Lovitz]()
Jon LovitzJon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.
![Jaime Murray]()
Jaime MurrayAn english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".
July 21, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 43 years 9 months old,
or 525 months and 7 days old,
or 2283 weeks and 6 days old,
or 15987 days old,
if you were born on July 21, 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 July 21, 1980?
There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 21, 1980.
July 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 21, 1980:
- Salah al-Din al-Bitar
- Wilson Pinheiro
What famous deaths happened on July 21st?
Famous deaths on July 21st:
![Angharad Rees]()
Angharad ReesEnglish-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).
![Basil Rathbone]()
Basil RathboneFor over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.
![John Heard]()
John HeardAmerican actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.
![Herb Edelman]()
Herb EdelmanActor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.
- Leisel Mueller
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.
- Arwilda Davis
American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.
- Adoria Klenk
Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.
- Bruk Dumitriu
Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.
- Johnye Strickland
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
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July 21, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 21, 1980:
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
- Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
- Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
- Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
- Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
July 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
- Olivia Newton-John - Magic
- Elton John - Little Jeannie
- Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
- The Manhattans - Shining Star
July 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 21, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
- Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
- Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
- Don McLean - Crying
- The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 21, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 21, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
- Larry Graham - One In A Million You
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time
July 21, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 21, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Xanadu
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Robert Greenwald
Starring: Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan
Country: United States of America
Contraband
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Fabio Testi, Ivana Monti, Marcel Bozzuffi, Saverio Marconi
Ruckus
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Max Kleven
Starring: Dirk Benedict, Linda Blair, Richard Farnsworth, Matt Clark
Cannibal Apocalypse
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Antonio Margheriti
Starring: John Saxon, Elizabeth Turner, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Cinzia De Carolis
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
July 21, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Layne McDonald
Texas
Release year: 1980
Les dames de coeur
Release year: 1980
July 21, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 21, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
China Men
By: Maxine Hong Kingston
The story is based on memory, myth, and fact. It chronicles three generations of Chinese Americans living in America. This is a tale about how they survived in a new and strange world.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
Solo
By: Jack Higgins
Father's desire for revenge draws him into a deadly game with a veteran assassin. John Mikali, a piano virtuoso, is only matched by his talent as a pianist.
Sins Of The Fathers
By: Susan Howatch
"Full with fascinating dialogue, unexpected twists of plot and well-developed characters, this is a brilliant work of fiction. "NASHVILLE BANNERThis novel is a tumultuous tale of men and women battling it out against a hostile world.
The Cradle Will Fall
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Katie DeMaio, a county prosecutor, was injured in a minor accident on the road. She thought that she saw a man lift a woman's body from her window and then into the trunk.
July 21, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 21, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Network
Carnival
Targ
Red Baron
Cytron Masters
Who was the US President on July 21, 1980?
On July 21, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1980?
On July 21, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 21, 1980?
On July 21, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 21st?
July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:
- 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
- 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.
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 July 1980?
July 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
