What happened on Tuesday December 23, 1980?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1980:

• John Lennon's '(Just Like) Starting Over' Tops US Charts John Lennon's poignant single '(Just Like) Starting Over' reached the number one position on the US music charts, a significant moment in pop music history, especially considering Lennon's tragic death earlier that month.
• John Lennon's '(Just Like) Starting Over' Tops US Charts John Lennon's poignant single '(Just Like) Starting Over' reached the number one position on the US music charts, a significant moment in pop music history, especially considering Lennon's tragic death earlier that month.
• John Lennon's '(Just Like) Starting Over' Tops US Charts John Lennon's poignant single '(Just Like) Starting Over' reached the number one position on the US music charts, a significant moment in pop music history, especially considering Lennon's tragic death earlier that month.
• Notable Deaths on December 23, 1980 Several prominent individuals passed away on this date, including notable figures such as Mikhail Kalashnikov (famous weapons designer), Jack Webb (actor and television producer), and Billy Barty (actor and activist). The list of deceased includes professionals from entertainment, military, and various other fields.
• Notable Deaths on December 23, 1980 Several prominent individuals passed away on this date, including notable figures such as Mikhail Kalashnikov (famous weapons designer), Jack Webb (actor and television producer), and Billy Barty (actor and activist). The list of deceased includes professionals from entertainment, military, and various other fields.
• Notable Deaths on December 23, 1980 Several prominent individuals passed away on this date, including notable figures such as Mikhail Kalashnikov (famous weapons designer), Jack Webb (actor and television producer), and Billy Barty (actor and activist). The list of deceased includes professionals from entertainment, military, and various other fields.
• UK Christmas Music Chart Topped by School Choir The heartwarming Christmas song 'There's No One Quite Like Grandma' by St Winifred's School Choir claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts, reflecting the festive spirit of the season.
• UK Christmas Music Chart Topped by School Choir The heartwarming Christmas song 'There's No One Quite Like Grandma' by St Winifred's School Choir claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts, reflecting the festive spirit of the season.
• UK Christmas Music Chart Topped by School Choir The heartwarming Christmas song 'There's No One Quite Like Grandma' by St Winifred's School Choir claimed the number one spot on the UK music charts, reflecting the festive spirit of the season.
• Full Moon on December 23, 1980 On December 23, 1980, a full moon illuminated the night sky, marking a complete lunar cycle where the entire visible surface of the moon was illuminated from Earth's perspective.
• Full Moon on December 23, 1980 On December 23, 1980, a full moon illuminated the night sky, marking a complete lunar cycle where the entire visible surface of the moon was illuminated from Earth's perspective.
• Full Moon on December 23, 1980 On December 23, 1980, a full moon illuminated the night sky, marking a complete lunar cycle where the entire visible surface of the moon was illuminated from Earth's perspective.

Events in 1980

December 23, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1980

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1980

December 23, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1980 can also be written as 12/23/1980 in the US and as 23/12/1980 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1980 in December 1980 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1980:

• Wael Ghonim

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• Jennifer Hoffman
• Ishmael Beah

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1980:

• Libero Simonatti

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1980 was (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over
2. Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say
3. Neil Diamond - Love On The Rocks
4. Kenny Rogers - Lady
5. Bruce Springsteen - Hungry Heart

December 23, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1980 was There's No One Quite Like Grandma by St Winifred's School Choir, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. St Winifred's School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma
2. Abba - Super Trouper
3. Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry
4. Madness - Embarrassment

December 23, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1980 was Celebration by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Celebration
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Love T.K.O.
3. Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin')
4. Cameo - Keep It Hot
5. Aretha Franklin - United Together

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1980 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 06:49 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jan 20, 1981.

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Someone born on December 23, 1980 is:

44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 21 days old,

or 2316 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16213 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1980?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1980.

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