Monday June 23, 1980: on this day

June 23, 1980 was the 175th day of the year 1980, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 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 June 23, 1980, who was born and died on June 23, 1980, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 1980, which were the most popular songs (ex. Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney), movies (e.g. My Bodyguard, directed by Tony Bill), TV series (e.g. Coming Home) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 23rd, 1980 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 23, 1980?


June 23, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 175th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1980 can also be written as 6/23/1980 in the US and as 23/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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June 23, 1980: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1980:

June 23, 1980: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 23, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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June 23, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 02:59 am.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Who was born on June 23, 1980?


Famous people born on June 23, 1980:

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Francesca Schiavone

    Italian tennis player.

  • Arman Alizad

    Finnish-Iranian television personality and filmmaker.

  • Becky Cloonan

    American illustrator and author.

  • Stephan Wojcikiewicz

    Canadian badminton player.

  • Ramnaresh Sarwan

    Guyanese cricketer.

  • Enrico Villanueva

    Filipino basketball player.

  • Michelle Paul

    A scottish teenager died from an accidental drug overdose.

  • Jovan Markoski
  • Tony Mårtensson
  • Daniel Örlund
  • Massimilian Porcello
  • Matias Varela
  • Heath Freeman
  • David Andersen
  • Nivaldo Batista Santana
  • Manus Boonjumnong

Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

  • Selma Blair
    Selma Blair

    Selma blair is an american actress known for her roles in films such as cruel intentions and legally blonde.

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June 23, 1980: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 43 years 8 months old,

or 524 months and 25 days old,

or 2282 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15975 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 23, 1980?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 23, 1980.

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June 23, 1980: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 1980:

  • Derward Cook

    Pioneering journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Sanjay Gandhi

    Indian politician, second son of indira gandhi and grandson jawaharlal naehru.

  • Clyfford Still

    American painter and academic (b. 1904).

  • Walter Rodney

    Guyanese historian, scholar and activist (d. 1980).

  • John Laurie

    Scottish actor, stage, film, and tv character actor, often playing stern and dark roles.

  • Varahagiri Venkata Giri

    Indian politician (born 1894).

  • Odile Versois

    French stage/film actress, dancer, and sister to actresses marina vlady & helene vallier.

  • Kishan Lal
  • Mario Amato
  • Mario Del Cittadino
  • Johannes Smeekens

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

  • Joseph Eaton

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

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June 23, 1980: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 23, 1980:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 1980:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 1980:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 1980: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 23rd and June 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1980 was Coming Up (Live At Glasgow) by Paul McCartney, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

June 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
  2. - Coming Up
  3. - Funkytown youtube
  4. - The Rose
  5. - It's Still Rock And Roll To Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

June 23, 1980: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crying
  2. - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
  3. - Funky Town
  4. - Back Together Again
  5. - No Doubt About It

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1980 was Take Your Time (Do It Right) by The S.O.S. Band, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

June 23, 1980: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 1980 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 23rd and June 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
  2. - Let's Get Serious
  3. - Sweet Sensation
  4. - Landlord
  5. - A Lover's Holiday

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June 23, 1980: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 23, 1980 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

My Bodyguard

My Bodyguard

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tony Bill

Starring: Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin, Matt Dillon, Paul Quandt

Country: United States of America

Used Cars

Used Cars

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, Gerrit Graham, Frank McRae

Country: United States of America

Action

Action

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Cannibal Holocaust

Cannibal Holocaust

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Ruggero Deodato

Starring: Luca Barbareschi, Francesca Ciardi, Paolo Paoloni, Robert Kerman, Salvatore Basile

Country: Italy

Babylon

Babylon

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Franco Rosso

Starring: Trevor Laird, Karl Howman, Ann Duncan, Brian Bovell, Brinsley Forde, Beverley Michaels, David N. Haynes, Beverley Dublin, Victor Romero Evans, Archie Pool

Country: Italy

June 23, 1980: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Coming Home

Coming Home

Release year: 1980

Directed by: Layne McDonald

Une maison, une histoire

Une maison, une histoire

Release year: 1980

Sam's Luck

Sam's Luck

Release year: 1980

June 23, 1980: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 23, 1980 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Brethren by Bob Woodward and Scott Armstrong

The Brethren

By:

The Brethren provides a detailed behind-the scenes account of the Supreme Court's action. Scott Armstrong and Bob Woodward have broken through its secrecy to provide an unparalleled view of the Chief

Donahue by Phil Donahue

Donahue

By:

DJ price clipeed at flap. DJ has edge wear, tears and some creasing. Clean pages. Binding is tight.

Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane & Abel

By:

William Lowell Kane, and Abel Rosnovski were both born on the same day. One was the son of a Boston millionaire while the other was a penniless Polish immigrant. Two men were born on the opposite sides of the Atlantic …

Princess Daisy by Judith Krantz

Princess Daisy

By:

She was born Princess Marguerite Alexandrovna Valensky. Everyone called her Daisy. She was a beautiful blonde beauty who lived in the world of aristocrats, and many wealthy people. Her father was a Russian nobleman and prince.

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

By:

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.

June 23, 1980: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 23, 1980 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Stratovox

Stratovox

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Sun Electronics Ltd.; NA Taito

Cheeky Mouse

Cheeky Mouse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action

Publisher: Universal Games

Computer Bismarck

Computer Bismarck

Platform: Apple II and TRS-80[1]

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Eamon

Eamon

Platform: Apple II, Atari

Genre: Adventure game / Role-playing video game / Interactive fiction

Publisher: non-commercial

Cytron Masters

Cytron Masters

Platform: Atari 400/800, Apple II

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: SSI

history

Who was the US President on June 23, 1980?

On June 23, 1980 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 1980?

On June 23, 1980 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 23, 1980?

On June 23, 1980 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 23rd?

June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of June. 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 June 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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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 June 1980?

June 1980 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1980 calendar looked like.

Monday June 23, 1980