What happened on Saturday June 21, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 21, 1980:

• Cold War Computer Malfunction A critical computer communications device failure at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Air Force command posts worldwide triggered sporadic warning messages suggesting a potential Soviet nuclear attack, highlighting the technological vulnerabilities and high-tension atmosphere of the Cold War era.
• Soyuz T-2 Space Mission Cosmonauts Yury Malyshev and Vladimir Aksyonov successfully launched on the Soyuz T-2 spacecraft and completed a precision docking with the Salyut 6 space station, advancing Soviet space exploration and orbital research capabilities.
• Guatemalan Civil War Escalation In a tense moment during the Guatemalan Civil War, 60 plainclothes agents infiltrated the Guatemala City headquarters of the Central Nacional de Trabajadores (National Workers' Central), signaling increased government suppression of labor organizations and heightened political tensions.
• Tragic Plane Crash in Bolivia A devastating twin-engine Piper aircraft crash in Bolivia resulted in multiple fatalities, with Jaime Paz Zamora, the running mate of presidential candidate Hernán Siles Zuazo, miraculously being the sole survivor of the incident.
• Death of Bert Kaempfert, German Musician Bert Kaempfert, a renowned German orchestra leader, songwriter, and music producer, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to popular music and jazz, Kaempfert was a prolific composer who wrote numerous hit songs and influenced the international music scene.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jun. 21, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 21, 1980

June 21, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1980 can also be written as 6/21/1980 in the US and as 21/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 21, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 21, 1980:

• Richard Jefferson

  Professional NBA basketball player who played for multiple teams including the New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 21st

Famous people died on June 21, 1980:

• Bert Kaempfert

  Bert Kaempfert was a renowned German composer and orchestra leader who significantly influenced popular music in the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 21st

June 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

June 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

June 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
5. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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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 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 21, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 02:00 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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Your place in the Universe on June 21, 1980

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Someone born on June 21, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 23 days old,

or 2342 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16398 days old,

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

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 21st 2025.

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

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

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