What happened on Sunday June 22, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1980:

• Beatification of Kateri Tekakwitha Pope John Paul II beatifies Kateri Tekakwitha, a significant moment in Catholic history as she becomes the first Native American to be beatified, recognizing her spiritual significance and cultural importance.
• Senior PGA Tour Inaugural Tournament Don January wins the first-ever Atlantic City Senior International golf tournament, defeating Mike Souchak by 2 strokes in Northfield, New Jersey, marking a significant moment in senior professional golf.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Joanne Carner wins the Lady Keystone Golf Open, further establishing her reputation as a prominent professional female golfer of her era.
• Ilya Bryzgalov Birth Ilya Bryzgalov, a notable Russian professional ice hockey goaltender, was born on this date. He would later become known for his eccentric personality and successful NHL career with teams like the Anaheim Ducks and Philadelphia Flyers.
• Extreme Roller Coaster Endurance Record Jim King begins an extraordinary endurance challenge by riding the Miracle Strip Roller coaster for 368 consecutive hours, demonstrating remarkable physical and mental stamina.

Events in 1980

June 22, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1980

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1980

June 22, 1980 was a Sunday and it was the 174th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1980 can also be written as 6/22/1980 in the US and as 22/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1980 in June 1980 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1980:

• Stephanie Chaves-Jacobsen

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1980:

• Joseph Cohen

  British solicitor, property developer, cinema magnate and jewish community leader (b. 1889)[32].

• Dīmītrīs Partsalidīs
• Luigi Ugolini

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on June 22nd

June 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 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 22, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 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 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 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 22nd 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 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:55 pm and setting at 02:28 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 22, 1980

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Someone born on June 22, 1980 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 22 days old,

or 2342 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16397 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 1980?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 22, 1980.

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