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February 23, 1980 was the 54th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 23, 1980 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 23, 1980, who was born and died on February 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen), movies (e.g. Coal Miner's Daughter, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. Emilia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1980?
- February 23, 1980: What happened on that day?
- February 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1980?
- February 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1980?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1980?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1980?
What day of the week was February 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 23, 1980:
- 13th winter olympic games close at lake placid, new york
- Oil tanker explosion off pilos, greece, causes 37-million-gallon spill.
- Eric heiden wins all five speed skating golds at lake placid olympics.
- Iran hostage crisis: supreme leader ayatollah ruhollah khomeini states that iran's parliament will decide the fate of the american embassy hostages.
February 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1980 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on February 23, 1980?
Famous people born on February 23, 1980:
- Otis Nguyen
Founder of successful tech startups.
- Mathieu Berson
French footballer, berson played as a midfielder for championnat national club vannes until 2013.
- Yvonne Tousek in Kitchener
Ontario, canada; gymnastic (olympics-1996).
- Amazon Eve
American actress and model.
- John Maus
- Willie Deane
- Cornelius Meister
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
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Emily BluntEmily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
![Aziz Ansari]()
Aziz AnsariAziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
![Patricia Richardson]()
Patricia RichardsonPatricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
![Karan Grover]()
Karan GroverKaran grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
![Andre Ward]()
Andre WardAndre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Diane Varsi]()
Diane VarsiAmerican actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
![Natalia Verbeke]()
Natalia VerbekeArgentinian actresses and singers.
![Josh Gad]()
Josh GadAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
![Samara Weaving]()
Samara WeavingTv actress.
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February 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 2 months old,
or 530 months and 5 days old,
or 2305 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16136 days old,
if you were born on February 23, 1980.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1980?
There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1980?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1980.
February 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 23, 1980:
- Robert Vandekerckhove
Belgian politician dies at the age of 62.
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
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Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Katherine Helmond]()
Katherine HelmondKatherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
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Florence RiceActress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1980:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1980:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
February 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
- Teri DeSario - Yes, I'm Ready
- Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
- 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.
February 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
- Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
- The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
- Madness - My Girl
- 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 R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 23, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
- The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
- Shalamar - The Second Time Around
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
February 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Coal Miner's Daughter
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Phyllis Boyens-Liptak
Country: United States of America
The Black Marble
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Harold Becker
Starring: Robert Foxworth, Paula Prentiss, Harry Dean Stanton, Barbara Babcock
Action
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore
Country: Italy
Death Ship
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Alvin Rakoff
Starring: George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes
Cannibal Holocaust
Release year: 1980
Directed by: Ruggero Deodato
Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile
Country: Italy
February 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 1980 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
Chega Mais
Release year: 1980
February 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.
Triple
By: Ken Follett
A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …
Smiley'S People
By: John le Carré
The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
Donahue
By: Phil Donahue
DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.
The Devil'S Alternative
By: Frederick Forsyth
Frederick Forsyth, #1 New York Times Bestseller, delivers a terrifyingly possible novel about international terrorism and impending warfare... The Russian people are facing starvation, so the Politburo faces a daunting task:
February 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 23, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Moon Cresta
Odyssey: The Compleat Apventure
Cytron Masters
Sea Duel
Galactic Empire
Who was the US President on February 23, 1980?
On February 23, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1980?
On February 23, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1980?
On February 23, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on February 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
What happened in 1980?
1980 was filled with very interesting events such as
- International Decade of Water & Sanitation begins
- Sweden changes order of succession to throne
- President Carter announces US boycott of Moscow Olympics
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What was the calendar for February 1980?
February 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
