What happened on Wednesday July 23, 1980?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1980:

• First Vietnamese Cosmonaut in Space Phạm Tuân becomes the first Vietnamese citizen and the first Asian in space when he flies aboard the Soyuz 37 mission as an Intercosmos Research Cosmonaut, launching with Soviet cosmonaut Viktor Gorbatko.
• Soyuz 37 Mission to Salyut 6 Soyuz 37 spacecraft successfully transports two cosmonauts, including Phạm Tuân, to the Salyut 6 space station, marking an important moment in international space cooperation.
• Billy Carter's Libyan Connection Revealed Billy Carter, brother of President Jimmy Carter, publicly admits to receiving payment from Libya, causing a political controversy that would impact the Carter administration.
• River of No Return Wilderness Area Established President Jimmy Carter designates the River of No Return Wilderness Area in Idaho, protecting a significant natural landscape and demonstrating commitment to environmental conservation.
• Death of Robert Brackman Robert Brackman, a notable American painter known for his artistic contributions, passes away at the age of 82.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1980

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1980

July 23, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1980 can also be written as 7/23/1980 in the US and as 23/7/1980 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1980 in July 1980 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1980:

• Michelle Williams (singer)

  Grammy-winning singer and prominent member of the iconic R&B group Destiny's Child, known for her powerful vocals and successful solo...

• Sabine Pfeifer
• Michelle Williams

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1980:

• Sarto Fournier

  Sarto Fournier was a prominent Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the 38th mayor of Montreal from 1957 to 1960.

• Mollie Steimer

  Russian-born american anarchist agitator, political prisoner (born in 1897).

• Fred Kaps

Famous people who died in 1980

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1980 was It's Still Rock And Roll To Me by Billy Joel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Billy Joel - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me
2. Olivia Newton-John - Magic
3. Elton John - Little Jeannie
4. Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time (Medley)
5. The Manhattans - Shining Star

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1980 was Xanadu by Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra - Xanadu
2. Odyssey - Use It Up And Wear It Out
3. Stacy Lattisaw - Jump To The Beat
4. Don McLean - Crying
5. The Detroit Spinners - Cupid / I've Loved You For A Long Time

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
2. Larry Graham - One In A Million You
3. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Landlord
4. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
5. The Spinners - Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1980 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 28, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jul 27, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1980

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Someone born on July 23, 1980 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 21 days old,

or 2338 weeks

or 16366 days old,

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

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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