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see horoscope and birth chart for November 21, 1980What happened on Friday, November 21, 1980?
About November 21st, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 21, 1980, a devastating fire erupted at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in 85 fatalities, primarily due to smoke inhalation. The fire began in a restaurant known as The Deli and rapidly spread through the casino and hotel tower, causing extensive damage. This tragedy remains the deadliest disaster in Nevada's history and led to significant changes in fire safety regulations for hotels and casinos.
- Day of the week: November 21st, 1980 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Lady by Kenny Rogers
- #1 UK song: The Tide Is High by Blondie
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- November 21, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 21, 1980?
- Who was born on November 21, 1980?
- November 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- November 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- November 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 21, 1980?
- Back in 1980
November 21, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 21, 1980:
- Deadly MGM Grand Hotel Fire in Las Vegas On November 21, 1980, a devastating fire erupted at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in 85 fatalities, primarily due to smoke inhalation. The fire began in a restaurant known as The Deli and rapidly spread through the casino and hotel tower, causing extensive damage. This tragedy remains the deadliest disaster in Nevada's history and led to significant changes in fire safety regulations for hotels and casinos. source: en.wikipedia.org
- REO Speedwagon releases 'Hi Infidelity' album On November 21, 1980, REO Speedwagon released their album 'Hi Infidelity,' which became a significant commercial success. The album features hit singles like 'Keep on Loving You' and 'Take It on the Run,' solidifying the band's popularity in the rock genre during the early 1980s. 'Hi Infidelity' is often regarded as one of the defining albums of the era. source: allmusic.com
- 'Who Shot J.R.?' TV phenomenon On November 21, 1980, the television series 'Dallas' revealed that Kristin Shepard, J.R. Ewing's sister-in-law and mistress, was the one who shot him. This episode, titled 'Who Done It?', attracted an estimated 83 million American viewers, making it one of the most-watched television episodes in U.S. history at that time. source: lemonde.fr
- Gene Michael becomes Yankees manager On November 21, 1980, Gene Michael was appointed as the 25th manager of the New York Yankees, succeeding Dick Howser. Michael had previously served as the Yankees' general manager and managed their Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, leading them to an International League title in 1979. source: en.wikipedia.org
November 21, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1980
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What day of the week was November 21, 1980?
November 21, 1980 was a Friday and it was the 326th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 21, 1980 can also be written as 11/21/1980 in the US and as 21/11/1980 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 21, 1980?
Famous people born on November 21, 1980:
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Hank BlalockProfessional baseball player who played as a third baseman and first baseman for the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball during the early...
November 21, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 21, 1980:
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Sara GarcíaMexican actress (d. 1980).
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László Rédei
November 21, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 21, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 17th and November 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 1980 was Lady by Kenny Rogers, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.
- Kenny Rogers - Lady
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Donna Summer - The Wanderer
- Queen - Another One Bites The Dust
- Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out
November 21, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 21, 1980 was The Tide Is High by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.
- Blondie - The Tide Is High
- Abba - Super Trouper
- Barbra Streisand - Woman In Love
- Dennis Waterman - I Could Be So Good For You
- David Bowie - Fashion
November 21, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 21, 1980 was Master Blaster (Jammin') by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 17th and November 23rd.
- Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
- The Jacksons - Lovely One
- Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
- Zapp - More Bounch To The Ounce
- Kool & The Gang - Celebration
November 21, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st 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 21, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 21, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 21, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 21, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 21, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:35 pm and setting at 06:55 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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Someone born on November 21, 1980 is:
45 years 8 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 21, 1980?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 21st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 21, 1980?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on November 21, 1980.
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The history attached to November 21, 1980 includes Deadly MGM Grand Hotel Fire in Las Vegas, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 21, 1980 included “Lady” by Kenny Rogers, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 21, 1980 included The Blues Brothers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 21, 1980 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Hank Blalock, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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