What happened on Monday July 21, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1980:

• US Senate Ratifies North Atlantic Treaty The United States Senate officially ratified the North Atlantic Treaty, a pivotal moment in Cold War-era international relations that solidified the NATO alliance and the United States' commitment to collective defense in Europe.
• Mary Eugenia Charles Becomes First Female Prime Minister of Dominica Mary Eugenia Charles made history by being elected as the Prime Minister of Dominica, becoming the first female and longest-serving Prime Minister in the country's history. Her election was groundbreaking, as she was also the first elected female head of state in the Americas, marking a significant milestone for women in political leadership.
• C.C. Sabathia Born C.C. Sabathia, a prominent American baseball player, was born. He would go on to become a successful Major League Baseball pitcher, playing for teams like the Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees.
• Jean-Claude Droyer Climbs Eiffel Tower Jean-Claude Droyer accomplished a remarkable feat by climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, completing the ascent in 2 hours and 18 minutes, demonstrating extraordinary physical endurance and climbing skill.

Events in 1980

July 21, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 21, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 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 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1980:

• CC Sabathia

  Renowned Major League Baseball pitcher who played for multiple teams, including the New York Yankees, and was a key player in professional...

• Sandra Laoura

  French professional skier known for her competitive performances in alpine skiing disciplines.

• Sprague Grayden

  American actress known for her roles in television series and films, with notable appearances in horror and drama genres.

• Lee Camp (comedian)

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1980:

• Salah al-Din al-Bitar
• Wilson Pinheiro

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 21st

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.

1. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
2. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
5. 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.

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 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 music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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 21st 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 1980

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Someone born on July 21, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 23 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16368 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1980?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 21, 1980.

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