What happened on Saturday February 23, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1980:

• Iran Hostage Crisis Political Development Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini announces that Iran's parliament will determine the fate of the American embassy hostages, marking a significant diplomatic moment in the ongoing Iran Hostage Crisis.
• Eric Heiden's Olympic Speed Skating Triumph American speed skater Eric Heiden achieves an unprecedented Olympic performance by winning all five speed skating gold medals at the Lake Placid Winter Olympics, becoming the first and only athlete to accomplish this remarkable feat.
• XIII Olympic Winter Games Conclude The 13th Winter Olympic Games officially close in Lake Placid, New York, marking the end of a memorable international sporting event.
• French Nuclear Testing France conducts a nuclear test at Muruora Island in French Polynesia, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Major Environmental Disaster off Greek Coast A catastrophic oil tanker explosion near Pilos, Greece, results in a massive 37-million-gallon oil spill, causing significant environmental damage to marine ecosystems.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1980

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1980

February 23, 1980 was a Saturday and it was the 54th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1980 can also be written as 2/23/1980 in the US and as 23/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1980:

• John Maus

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1980 was Special Lady by Ray, Goodman & Brown, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
2. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
3. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
4. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
5. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1980 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:30 am and setting at 02:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1980

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Someone born on February 23, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 21 days old,

or 2359 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16517 days old,

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

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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

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

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