What happened on Thursday May 22, 1980?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1980:

• International Court of Justice Addresses Iran Hostage Crisis The International Court of Justice calls for the release of U.S. Embassy hostages in Tehran, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Iran during the hostage crisis that began in November 1979.
• Namco Releases Pac-Man Arcade Game Namco releases the highly influential arcade game Pac-Man, which would go on to become a global cultural phenomenon and one of the most recognizable video games in history. The game, featuring a yellow circular character navigating a maze while eating dots and avoiding ghosts, revolutionized the arcade gaming industry.
• New York Islanders Win First Stanley Cup The New York Islanders secure their first Stanley Cup championship with a dramatic overtime goal by Bobby Nystrom in game six of the playoffs, marking a significant milestone for the franchise and cementing their place in hockey history.
• Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue Wedding Actors and television personalities Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue get married, forming a high-profile union of two influential media figures known for their progressive social views and entertainment careers.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1980

Newspapers from May. 22, 1980

May 22, 1980 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1980 can also be written as 5/22/1980 in the US and as 22/5/1980 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1980 in May 1980 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1980:

• Lucy Gordon

  British actress and model who tragically died young, known for her roles in films like 'Spider-Man 3' and 'Serendipity'.

• Aleksandra Kirsanova
• Sharice Davids

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on May 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1980 was Call Me by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Blondie - Call Me
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Air Supply - Lost In Love
4. Kenny Rogers - Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
5. Dr. Hook - Sexy Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1980 was What's Another Year by Johnny Logan, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Johnny Logan - What's Another Year
2. Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno
3. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
4. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
5. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life

May 22, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. The Whispers - Lady
4. Smokey Robinson - Let Me Be The Clock
5. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 22, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 22, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 01:19 pm and setting at 02:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 30, 1980 while the next full moon would come on May 29, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1980

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Someone born on May 22, 1980 is:

44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 21 days old,

or 2346 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16427 days old,

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

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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

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

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